Dubbed as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is one of the popular tourist destination in the Philippines (fun facts) where tourist around the globe flock this Visayan island especially in January where the annual Sinulog Festival is being celebrated in honor of the Child Jesus. Aside from…

One of the most overwhelming parts of visiting a new city is the overwhelming amount of options you have for dining. Learning about the cuisine in any given country is a huge part of understanding the society, and Vietnam in particular has a particularly abundant food culture. One of…

There is a perhaps surprising amount of French influence in the country of Vietnam(interesting facts), most of which are after effects of the French invasion and colonization that occurred in the late 1800’s. French influence can be found in the architecture, the food, the language, and, most importantly, the…

For many travelers, it is a welcomed respite any time you get to spend a few days in a modern enough city to get some amenities from home. Traveling, especially long term, can be a little harsh on your health; whether it is falling out of workout routines from…

The cost of eating in Southeast Asia is wildly different than in Western countries; the inexpensive cost of food and travel is a huge appeal for tourists and expats seeking to spend time in this part of the world. As far as food prices in Hanoi, there are certainly…

Mangoes are probably the most popular tropical fruit in the world. Originally from South East Asia, but are pretty much grown everywhere that has a tropical climate. It is a national fruit in many countries such as the Philippines and India. A cool fact is the tree of the…

As every seasoned South East Asian traveler knows, there comes a point when you need a break from curry, fried rice, and street meat; from time to time, you simply crave the tastes and textures and ingredients of back home. Lucky for us, many expats and locals have created…

I’ll begin simply by saying that being a vegetarian in Vietnam is hard. It’s not impossible. But it’s hard. Vietnam is known as a Mecca for foodies – just ask famous epicure Anthony Bourdain, who claims that Vietnam is his favorite place on earth to eat. The street food…

It is quite common for an influx of tourism in any given place to drastically alter the geography, population, and experience of a country or city. However, even as a tourism boom continues to hit Vietnam, it seems that the Northern capital of Hanoi has managed to maintain a…

Isn’t the flavors of South East Asia foods explosive and you often wonder what ingredients they used? Here are some common ingredients must have in your kitchen.   1. Cilantro Probably the most known herb in the world that is used in many popular dishes as a garnish and for…