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Taipei vs. Hong Kong For Expats: Which City is Right For You?

January 4, 2025 Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel

Is Hong Kong Expensive to Visit?

December 4, 2024 Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources

6 of the Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Hong Kong For the Meat Gang Gang

November 17, 2024 Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong

I Launched a Free Newsletter

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The Rowdiest Hong Kong Pub Crawl: 15 Bars, 3 Neighborhoods, 1 Brutal Hangover

May 15, 2024 Asia, Beer & Breweries, Destinations, Hong Kong

The Big Bodyssey: The Beefiest, Most Bodacious Burgers in Hong Kong

March 23, 2024 Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong

4 of the Best Running Routes in Osaka to Get Your Miles in

February 21, 2024 Asia, Destinations, Japan, Travel

I Narrowly Escaped Death at a Fugu Restaurant in Osaka

February 11, 2024 Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan

21 Days of Ramen in Osaka: My Summer Love Story

August 25, 2023 Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan

Doing the Neigh Neigh at a Horse Meat Restaurant in Osaka

August 8, 2023 Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan

A Mouth-Watering Beef Katsu Sando in Osaka You Needed Yesterday

July 4, 2023 Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan

Wattana Panich: Tucking Into a 50-Year-Old Bowl of Beef Noodle Soup in Bangkok

March 31, 2023 Asia, Destinations, Food, Thailand

3:10 to Zuma: The Neverending, Free-Flow Brunch of the Century

January 12, 2023 Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong

11 Laptop-Friendly Cafes to Work From in Hong Kong

December 12, 2022 Asia, Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Hong Kong

My Search For the Best Avocado Toast in Hong Kong

December 1, 2022 Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong

9 of the Best Rooftop Bars in Saigon

July 6, 2020 Asia, Beer & Breweries, Destinations, Vietnam

6 Best Cafes to Work From in Vienna

April 13, 2020 Austria, Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Europe

Best Budapest Cafes For Digital Nomads & Freelancers

January 11, 2020 Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Europe, Hungary

6 Cafes For Digital Nomads & Freelancers to Work From in Taipei, Taiwan

January 8, 2020 Asia, Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Taiwan

4 Laptop Friendly Cafes & Places For Digital Nomads in Bratislava

January 3, 2020 Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Europe, Slovakia

Craft Beer Pub Crawl Saigon

December 3, 2019 Asia, Beer & Breweries, Destinations, Vietnam

The 5 Best Brunch Spots in Saigon

November 28, 2019 Asia, Destinations, Food, Vietnam

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Shugetsu’s Tsukemen: My Number One Meal in All of Hong Kong

January 6, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Shugetsu’s Tsukemen: My Number One Meal in All of Hong Kong

Shugetsu's tsukemen is undoubtedly my favorite meal in Hong Kong. Salty, acidic, rich broth to complement chewy, homemade noodles. It doesn't get better.

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What My Perfect Day in Hong Kong Looks Like

January 2, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on What My Perfect Day in Hong Kong Looks Like

Every year I pick one day to do everything that I want to do in Hong Kong. From hiking to avo toasts to shisha bars, here is what my ideal…

Soho escalators Hong Kong

How Much Does It Cost to Rent an Apartment in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong?

December 29, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on How Much Does It Cost to Rent an Apartment in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong?

Renting an apartment in Mid Levels can vary drastically. It depends on what you are willing to compromise on. However, there are great deals out there.

Dacha restaurant Hong Kong

Dacha: Cabbage Rolls, Pelmeni, & Eastern European Home Comfort Cuisine

December 23, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Dacha: Cabbage Rolls, Pelmeni, & Eastern European Home Comfort Cuisine

Dacha is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Hong Kong and one of the few that serves up traditional Eastern European comfort food.

Mono lab shisha pipes

The Best Rooftop Shisha Lounge in Hong Kong: Mono Lab

December 20, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on The Best Rooftop Shisha Lounge in Hong Kong: Mono Lab

Mono Lab is by far my favorite and what I consider the best rooftop shisha lounge in Hong Kong due to vibe, staff, and creative high quality shisha.

Ink Seafood Bar outdoor terrace

Ink Seafood Bar: Craft Beer, Chips & Guac, & One Hell of a View

December 19, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Ink Seafood Bar: Craft Beer, Chips & Guac, & One Hell of a View

Ink Seafood Bar has the best view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor of any bar or cafe I've been to and is the perfect spot after work for a beer…

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Coworking at The Hive Sheung Wan: What I Liked, Loved, & Didn’t Care For

December 14, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Coworking at The Hive Sheung Wan: What I Liked, Loved, & Didn’t Care For

The Hive Sheung Wan stands out in the sea of coworking spaces of Hong Kong. It is centrally located, sports an outdoor terrace, and has a vibe like no other.

Arabica Coffee Aberdeen Street Hong Kong

11 Laptop-Friendly Cafes to Work From in Hong Kong

December 12, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Coffee & Cafés, Destinations, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on 11 Laptop-Friendly Cafes to Work From in Hong Kong

Having lived in Hong Kong for nearly six years total, I can confidently say that these are eleven of the best laptop and work friendly cafes in the city.

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My Search For the Best Avocado Toast in Hong Kong

December 1, 2022February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on My Search For the Best Avocado Toast in Hong Kong

I brunched my way through Hong Kong to find you the best avocado toast. Find out my favorite avocado toast spots in all of Hong Kong, including my number one.

Plac Kitchen & Grill Zagreb Croatia

Plac Kitchen & Grill: a Zagreb Meat & Beer Haven

November 10, 2020February 19, 2025Croatia, Destinations, Europe, Food BigBody Leave a Comment on Plac Kitchen & Grill: a Zagreb Meat & Beer Haven

Hankering for one of Croatia's most beloved dishes - the Cevapi - & looking for an authentic Zagreb dining experience? Look no further than PLAC Kitchen!

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My Favorite Gasthaus in Vienna: Steman on Otto-Bauer-Gasse

November 4, 2020February 19, 2025Austria, Destinations, Europe, Food BigBody Leave a Comment on My Favorite Gasthaus in Vienna: Steman on Otto-Bauer-Gasse

Looking for incredible goulash, spaetzle, wienerschnitzel & of course beer? Cue Steman Gastwirtschaft - my absolute favorite gasthaus in Vienna, Austria.

Mostar Bosnia Stari Most view from the Neretva River

Working Remotely at Code Hub Mostar: a Free, First-Class Coworking Space

October 27, 2020February 19, 2025Bosnia, Destinations, Europe, Travel BigBody 2 Comments on Working Remotely at Code Hub Mostar: a Free, First-Class Coworking Space

Traveling or moving to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, & looking for a free, high quality coworking space to out out of? Look no further than Code Hub.

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