Asia

Japan has a reputation for being an expensive place to travel, which causes many people to reconsider their plans to go there if they’re on a tight budget. But after …

Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the richest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates federation, which was established in 1971 after independence …

Bangkok is a city that has many faces, as nightlife and culture blend together to create a unique urban atmosphere. It is a hedonistic paradise where life is never dull.  …

Trying to list the best things to see in Bali is like trying to list the best foods you’ve eaten. The decision is probably different for everyone – and there …

Gili Air is an amazing place to vacation! This small Indonesian island has gorgeous coral reefs, beautiful sandy beaches lined with shady palms, and is nearby Gili Meno, where sea …

Fair or not, any discussion of famous Taiwanese food has to begin with a disclaimer. As delicious as the island nation’s cuisine is, Taiwanese dishes have not achieved anything approaching …

No matter where you are from or where you currently live, chances are you have heard about Vietnam’s delicious and diverse cuisine. The most exciting thing about Vietnamese cuisine is …

After living in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai for more than a year, I can say with confidence I’ve discovered the best Chiang Mai restaurants. From local street …

Nepal is not widely known as a foodie destination. In fact, many of the most common or typical dishes you find in Nepal are not actually Nepalese, because the country’s …

Recently, after finishing the Himalayan Travel Mart press trip, a group of us teamed up for a walking food tour of Kathmandu. If you follow the blog, you know I …

This week, I’m taking some time off to participate in the Himalayan Travel Mart Nepal Conference. Look for lots of great content about that soon. In my absence, I’ve asked my …

Before my first visit years ago I thought Bali was a town in Indonesia. As it turns out, Bali is an entire island made up of many different towns, all …

Canggu was my favorite city in Bali, and the incredible foodie scene had a lot to do with that. As a surfing community, it was no surprise many Canggu restaurants …

Ubud has a wide and varied selection of restaurants that cater to every taste. Ever since Julia Roberts put Ubud on the map with ‘Eat, Pray, Love,’ tourists have been …

Seminyak has emerged as the foodie capital of Bali. Here, you can find everything from stalls selling street food to restaurants that give serious competition to any that have won …

First, the basics: Gili Trawangan (better known as Gili T) is the largest of the three Gili Islands located off the northwest coast of nearby Lombok. The other two islands …

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands located near the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia. In response to the surge of tourism it has recently experienced, Gil …

Even as one of the smaller, quieter areas of Bali, Sanur is full of amazing places to eat. Sanur restaurants range from local food to Western choices and everything in between. …

I’ve been fortunate enough to do walking food tours in several different cities such as Hong Kong and Marrakech. And while both of those were truly incredible, I’ve never tried as …

“I’m not really into food,” Ajay told me. “In fact, when I travel, I think food is a waste of time.” I tried not to be personally offended. At that …

Serif Yenin is the go-to expert for walking tour Istanbul. He has shown his beloved city to great names such as Princess Michael of Kent and Pope Benedict XVI. He’s …

Coron is located in northern Palawan in the Philippines, just north of Malaysia. With gorgeous beaches, jungles, world-class snorkeling, hidden lakes, and sunken war ships you can swim through while …

Taipei, Taiwan had never really been on my radar. I didn’t know much about it and it’s not really on the typical Asia travelers route. Timothy, a friend of mine, …

Maybe it was the gloomy weather. Maybe it was that I didn’t do enough advance research and I might have, somehow, through no fault of my own, ended up staying …

Chiang Mai is a city famous for food – it’s literally a foodie paradise. Everyone knows about the street food and even local dishes like Khao soi, but living here what …

Easily the highlight of my time in Hong Kong was the walking food tour that I was invited to join. I spent an afternoon with Eating Adventures on their Hong Kong …

Although Myanmar, formerly known as Burma,  is fast becoming a part of the trail for backpackers visiting Southeast Asia, it is still possible to visit and feel as though you’re one of …