Every time I visit Singapore, the Chinatown Complex Food Centre is one of my first stops. My love affair with this hawker center started on the first morning of my first trip to Singapore. After a long red-eye flight, I woke up groggy, in need of a strong black coffee—and, of course, a delicious Singaporean … Read more
When I planned my first trip to Singapore, there was one thing on my mind more than anything: food. And, oh, how spot on it was to set my goal to spend most of my vacation eating to my heart’s content at all the tasty hawker centres in Singapore! After visiting dozens of cities on … Read more
It’s hard to spend more than a few hours in Tokyo without running into a Buddhist or Shinto temple or shrine. In fact, you’ll likely find one in almost every city and village in the country. Japan is estimated to have over 75,000 temples and 80,000 shrines. While some of the most famous sites in … Read more
The magical cherry blossom season in Seoul, South Korea, is a sight to behold. Every spring, the Korean capital is transformed into a beautiful sea of white and pink as thousands of cherry blossoms bloom throughout the region. From the ancient Gyeongbokgung Palace to Yeouido Park, tourists and locals alike flock to these popular spots … Read more
Bali is mostly known for its idyllic beaches and resort towns. What many beach-bummin’ backpackers and travelers seem to forget is that there are also over 20,000 shrines and temples in Bali! After visiting Bali, we discovered that it’s hard to travel more than a mile without passing a handful of these ancient sights. Instead … Read more