Our first day is in Hong Kong, and it’s been a few years since we were here last. In fact the last time we were here together was back in 2009 with the boys, and my last trip here was probably a decade ago while still working for Ricoh. It hasn’t changed much in that...
If you are going to get vaccinated for your next trip expect to part with a pocket full of cash. So, is the thought of spending good money on something you might not need, the potential side effects, the numerous trips to see the doctor and nurse, and of course finally enduring a needle in...
Any travel guide worth its salt will tell you the must-have snack to try in Macau is the Portuguese Tart. According to Google, Hong Kong’s egg tarts (daan tat) feature a stronger “eggy” flavor, a more substantial shortbread and a floral shape. In contrast, Macau’s beloved custard tarts (pou tat) are a combination of flaky...
Is there nothing more quintessential than eating Peking Duck in Beijing, or more precisely (but outdated) eating Peking Duck in Peking? (If you’re wondering, Peking was the capital of China until the capital was renamed in 1954, with mainstream Western media fully adopting the new name in the 1990’s.) This dish is synonymous with the...
Landed in Hanoi after a pleasant 2hr flight with Vietnam Airlines from Bangkok, they even managed a meal service in that time. On landing we made our way to the agreed meeting point to find our free (thank you Booking.com genius reward 😀) ride to Hanoi Old Quarter. Some crazy traffic meant this relatively short...
Nick kindly passed a virus on to me so the Taiwan leg has been a bit of a slower pace. It took a few days for me to feel up to tackling this hike but on our last full day it was now or never. Elephant Mountain, at 184m, provides some of the best views of...