Asia

Islands are some of the most unique and captivating destinations on earth. From their isolated charm to the…

By Jeremy Albelda · Feb 11

Traveling in Japan feels smoother when you can speak with respect and confidence. However, memorizing long phrase lists…

By Jeremy Albelda · Jan 5

Mastering Japanese knife maintenance tips preserves the sharpness, balance, and beauty of these finely crafted tools. Japanese knives…

By Jeremy Albelda · Dec 4

Imagine you have been walking all day in the mountains. You’re tired, cold, and hungry. Then, someone brings…

By Jeremy Albelda · Aug 20

Bangkok is a paradise for food lovers. The city’s culinary scene is as diverse as it is exciting,…

By Caroline Lupini · Mar 11

When you land in Lahore, the first thing you notice isn’t just the buzz of the city; it’s…

By Erin Coyle · Jan 5

Some may not think that Pakistan has a variety of tastes, spices, and food, but Pakistani foods are…

By Erin Coyle · Jan 4

By Igor Jovanovsky · Dec 28

Japan has a reputation for being an expensive place to travel, which causes many people to reconsider their…

By Robynne Trueman · Oct 13

Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the richest of the seven emirates that make up…

By Igor Jovanovsky · Feb 10

Bangkok is a city that has many faces, as nightlife and culture blend together to create a unique…

By Igor Jovanovsky · Dec 28

Trying to list the best things to see in Bali is like trying to list the best foods…

By Igor Jovanovsky · Aug 24

Gili Air is an amazing place to vacation! This small Indonesian island has gorgeous coral reefs, beautiful sandy…

By Nathan · Aug 27

Fair or not, any discussion of famous Taiwanese food has to begin with a disclaimer. As delicious as…

By Robert Schrader · Jun 25

No matter where you are from or where you currently live, chances are you have heard about Vietnam’s…

By Nathan · Apr 22

After living in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai for more than a year, I can say…

By Nathan · Jan 19

Nepal is not widely known as a foodie destination. In fact, many of the most common or typical…

By Nathan · Jul 7

Recently, after finishing the Himalayan Travel Mart press trip, a group of us teamed up for a walking…

By Nathan · Jun 13

This week, I’m taking some time off to participate in the Himalayan Travel Mart Nepal Conference. Look for lots…

By Nathan · May 22

Before my first visit years ago I thought Bali was a town in Indonesia. As it turns out,…

By Nathan · Apr 7

Canggu was my favorite city in Bali, and the incredible foodie scene had a lot to do with…

By Nathan · Mar 10

Ubud has a wide and varied selection of restaurants that cater to every taste. Ever since Julia Roberts…

By Nathan · Mar 4

Seminyak has emerged as the foodie capital of Bali. Here, you can find everything from stalls selling street…

By Nathan · Feb 9

First, the basics: Gili Trawangan (better known as Gili T) is the largest of the three Gili Islands…

By Nathan · Jan 27

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands located near the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.…

By Nathan · Jan 21

Even as one of the smaller, quieter areas of Bali, Sanur is full of amazing places to eat. Sanur…

By Nathan · Jan 13

I’ve been fortunate enough to do walking food tours in several different cities such as Hong Kong and…

By Nathan · Jan 10

“I’m not really into food,” Ajay told me. “In fact, when I travel, I think food is a…

By Nathan · Dec 10

Serif Yenin is the go-to expert for walking tour Istanbul. He has shown his beloved city to great…

By Nathan · Dec 2

Coron is located in northern Palawan in the Philippines, just north of Malaysia. With gorgeous beaches, jungles, world-class…

By Nathan · Nov 27

Taipei, Taiwan had never really been on my radar. I didn’t know much about it and it’s not…

By Nathan · Jun 4

Maybe it was the gloomy weather. Maybe it was that I didn’t do enough advance research and I…

By Nathan · Apr 21

Chiang Mai is a city famous for food – it’s literally a foodie paradise. Everyone knows about the…

By Nathan · Apr 16

Easily the highlight of my time in Hong Kong was the walking food tour that I was invited…

By Nathan · Mar 25

Although Myanmar, formerly known as Burma,  is fast becoming a part of the trail for backpackers visiting Southeast Asia,…

By Nathan · Mar 9