The confessions of an addict… Visiting our third cat cafe in Asia, I think it is safe to say we’re addicted at this point. I’m not sure where we can turn for help but it is rather apparent that we need some. In all seriousness, we jumped at the opportunity to visit the recently opened [...]
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When it comes to street food in Asia, Korea reigns supreme as the true heavyweight offering up a diverse spread of delectable street snacks that range from sweet to salty and from savory to spicy. Whether you’re in the mood for a small bite – or a huge feast – you’ll certainly find what you’re [...]
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Generally speaking, I’m a proponent of slow travel. Traveling slow allows you to live more like a local as opposed to racing around a city like a tourist; however, with just 48 hours in Singapore we were forced outside of our comfort zone, for a couple of days, and we ended up loving it. The [...]
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When I lived in South Korea as an English teacher (prior to traveling around other countries in Asia) I thought Korean street food reigned supreme. Although street food in Korea is among the best in Asia (if not the world), it certainly has some stiff competition from the likes of Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. Well, [...]
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When it comes to islands worth visiting in Southeast Asia, few can compete with the allure of Bali; however, if you’re expecting a Utopian pristine paradise, as often is depicted in the movies and popular culture, you’ll be in for a rude awakening. Bali is what it is – unicorns and warts alike. Although there [...]
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There are not many things in life I’m willing to wake-up for at 2 AM; however, it is not everyday that you get the opportunity to hike up an active volcano. In pitch black conditions we meandered through narrow serpentine roads until we finally arrived at the base. It was there that we met our [...]
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One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of Hong Kong is the expansive public transportation system of the city. There are few cities in the world that offer as many diverse and affordable options of getting around. Aside from just taxis one can consider getting around by bus, coach, ferry, [...]
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Waiting. There are few things in life I despise more than having to stand in line to wait for something. Over the years I’ve developed a system of distracting myself better (with an ipod or kindle, etc) and feeling less anxious about standing in line to receive some form of service; however, may patience still [...]
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Aside from Bangkok, I can’t think of a city I’ve visited more often in Asia than Hong Kong. As a hub to get around the rest of Asia and a wonderful city to explore on its own, I’ve been spoiled by great weather every visit. However, upon arriving with Audrey we experienced stormy conditions and [...]
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Typically, when I revisit a place I often have fond memories and the anticipation of seeing it again, through wiser eyes, has a certain appeal. However, Ubud Monkey Forest is not a stroll down warm and fuzzy memory lane 
When I first visited Bali, back in 2008, I went to Monkey Forest as a [...]
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