Probably the second most popular dish in Thailand after Pad Thai is Som Tam or Papaya Salad. As mentioned in a previous post, it’s best enjoyed by those with a strong threshold for spice. It’s one of those salads you can never get enough of..as long as you like spice in your life! Please note, […]

If you are in Thailand this weekend, make your way to Phuket for a seafood extravaganza! Kicking off Friday, August 24th, in Jungceylon, Patong, seafood lovers will be in their glory. Phuket is already known for its seafood, but this festival aims to bring more awareness and build more tourism with outstanding seafood options and […]

The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as Mooncake or Lantern festival, is a traditional Chinese harvest holiday. Since it’s a Chinese event, it is celebrated in several countries and even marked as a public holiday in Taiwan. The actual holiday lands of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, but the festival lasts a […]

While doing some Singapore research, I caught myself watching these amazing videos of the country. It would be rude not to share them with you because they are super cool and really show insight into the diversity and modernity of Singapore. Thank you Colin Cabalka! Video by Colin Cabalka – Sheikhs, Divas, and Singapore Video […]

Bangkok is a mecca for shopping especially for bargains. Between shopping centers, markets, and malls, the markets of Bangkok offer the best prices, along with the best shopping experience. Strolling through a market here feels like a carnival fair, no matter what the product, time or location. Among the day, night, religious, vintage, floating, flower, […]

Now that you learned how to make the traditional Thai dish, Pad Thai, it’s time to learn the traditional Singaporean dish. Hainanese Chicken Rice, labeled Singapore’s ‘national dish’ is surprisingly very simple to make. It is a simple dish after all and all the flavour is focused on the rice, not the chicken. The following […]

Our world may be becoming more and more eco-friendly, but it’s still amazing to see how far some go. A perfect example is Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple in Thailand which has taken recycling to a much a higher level. Better known as ‘The Temple of a Million Bottles’’, it is completely constructed with […]

Karaoke is one of those things that immediately come to mind when we think of Asia. Since the 1970’s karaoke has spread throughout most of the continent turning from phenomena to culture. In Singapore, the karaoke culture is strong with an abundance of bars to sing your heart out in. The best of Singapore’s karaoke […]

The most traditional, important, and longest of all Chinese holidays, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in all countries with a significant population of Chinese. With that being said, some amazing New Year celebrations are found outside of China from New York to Sydney. In fact, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan, […]

If you haven’t already heard, the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar begins this month, marking the period of the Holy Ghost. A suspicious time of year, this festival is celebrated by Taoists, Buddhists, and Chinese folk religion believers who believe the gates of hell open during this month resulting in a mixed environment […]

The Gulf of Thailand offers spectacular beaches with transparent waters, colorful fish, lively bars and restaurants, water sports and more. In the province of Surat Thani are three touristy island destinations that are each special in their own way. Ko Tao If you are after a tranquil, laid-back vibe or amazing scuba diving and snorkeling, […]

In regards to our previous posts, 10 Thai Food Dishes to Experience and 10 Singaporean Dishes to Experience, we thought it would be good to share cooking lessons on those marvelous dishes as the weeks go on. Whether you just returned from Thailand or Singapore and miss the food or are in these countries now […]