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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

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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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What Currency Does Hong Kong Use? A Complete Guide to the Hong Kong Dollar

January 11, 2025March 24, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on What Currency Does Hong Kong Use? A Complete Guide to the Hong Kong Dollar

If you're traveling to HK and wondering what currency does Hong Kong use, read on. I walk you through what you need to know about Hong Kong's currency.

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My Fourth Month’s Earnings on Mediavine Journey to End the Year [December 2024]

January 6, 2025February 19, 2025Blogging, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on My Fourth Month’s Earnings on Mediavine Journey to End the Year [December 2024]

Here is exactly how much my travel blog made on Mediavine Journey for the month of December. Hint: it wasn't great.

Hong Kong skyline from Star Ferry

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

January 4, 2025March 24, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Taipei vs. Hong Kong For Expats: Which City is Right For You?

As an expat, you might be wondering, is Taipei or Hong Kong the best city for me, my family, and my career? Read on to learn the pros and cons…

Warta River at sunset

9 Picturesque Runs in Europe That Kept Me From Looking Like Grimace

December 30, 2024February 19, 2025Destinations, Europe, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on 9 Picturesque Runs in Europe That Kept Me From Looking Like Grimace

One of the best ways to get to know a country is by going on a run. Here are 9 of the best runs in Europe that made my three…

xiaolongbao Din Tai Fung

Always DTF at Din Tai Fung (DTF) With the Dawgz

December 28, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Always DTF at Din Tai Fung (DTF) With the Dawgz

Din Tai Fung is one of the titans in the xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) game and a must-visit in Hong Kong for dumplings, noodles, soups, and more!

Brovarnia Gdańsk beer

What Tourists Need to Know About Poland’s Legal Drinking Age

December 27, 2024February 19, 2025Beer & Breweries, Destinations, Europe, Poland BigBody Leave a Comment on What Tourists Need to Know About Poland’s Legal Drinking Age

If you're traveling to Poland and want to enjoy its eclectic and robust drinking culture, it's first important to understand the legal drinking age in Poland.

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Get Yourself Some Siu Mei Excellence at Chukfo Taipan

December 23, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Get Yourself Some Siu Mei Excellence at Chukfo Taipan

If you're in the market for siu mei, aka Cantonese BBQ, in Hong Kong, look no further. Chukfo Taipan is home to Hong Kong-style roast meat excellence.

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Sometimes You Just Have to Crush a Narita Airport Ramen

December 20, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan BigBody Leave a Comment on Sometimes You Just Have to Crush a Narita Airport Ramen

Just because you have a layover at Narita Airport in Tokyo doesn't mean you can't have one of the best meals of your life. Enter Ginza Kagari.

Kimchi cold noodles at Seoul Noodles

Seoul Noodles: a Dish Best Served Cold at Park Chan-wook’s House

December 19, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Seoul Noodles: a Dish Best Served Cold at Park Chan-wook’s House

Korean cuisine has taken the Hong Kong gastronomic landscape by storm. Here's why you need to go to Seoul Noodles, Hong Kong's first kal-guksu restaurant.

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9 Practical, No Upfront Cost Hong Kong Side Hustles to Stack More HKD

December 9, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on 9 Practical, No Upfront Cost Hong Kong Side Hustles to Stack More HKD

If you want to earn some extra HKD to make rent, spend on a partner, or save for the future, here are the best side hustles in Hong Kong to…

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The Best Paella in Hong Kong is on Lamma Island – Say What!?

December 6, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on The Best Paella in Hong Kong is on Lamma Island – Say What!?

What if I were to tell you that the best paella in Hong Kong isn't on Hong Kong Island? In fact, it's on one of Hong Kong's outlying islands.

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Is Hong Kong Expensive to Visit?

December 4, 2024March 24, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on Is Hong Kong Expensive to Visit?

When planning a trip to Hong Kong, you might wonder, 'Is Hong Kong expensive?'. Without being clickbaity, a realistic budget for Hong Kong might surprise you.

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