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

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Is Hong Kong Expensive to Visit?

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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

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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

Big Body asking for more as Oliver Twist

I Launched a Free Newsletter

July 19, 2024February 19, 2025Travel, Travel Tips, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on I Launched a Free Newsletter

I launched a free, bi-weekly travel newsletter. Here's everything you can expect with this new venture and why you should subscribe.

Fini's Homemade Sausage New Haven-style Pizza

Run, Don’t Walk to Get Yourself Fini’s New Haven-Style Pizza

July 1, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Run, Don’t Walk to Get Yourself Fini’s New Haven-Style Pizza

Fini's has shaken up Hong Kong's homogenous pizza game by introducing the coveted New Haven-style pizza. Learn why you need this pizza in your life.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest an Ethereal Bamboo Wonderland or Overcrowded Tourist Trap?

June 11, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Japan, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest an Ethereal Bamboo Wonderland or Overcrowded Tourist Trap?

If you're traveling to Kyoto to see the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, read on to learn if it's the ethereal wonderland you see on social media or a tourist trap.

Kam's Roast Goose at SCAA

Roast Goose & Bowl: The Strikin’ Geese Take on the South China Athletic Association

May 27, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Roast Goose & Bowl: The Strikin’ Geese Take on the South China Athletic Association

If you're looking for the ultimate roast goose cheat code, read on. Learn how to unlock premium goose, without the line, at Hong Kong's best sports center.

Hong Kong IFC

Is American Express Accepted in Hong Kong? Convenience, Tips, & Reality

May 21, 2024March 24, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on Is American Express Accepted in Hong Kong? Convenience, Tips, & Reality

If you're traveling to Hong Kong and want to ensure that you can pay for food, drink, and goods, learn if American Express is accepted in Hong Kong.

Banh Mi Lan Mi in Saigon District 4

Is There Tipping in Vietnam? Answers From a Former Expat in Ho Chi Minh City

May 20, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Travel, Vietnam BigBody Leave a Comment on Is There Tipping in Vietnam? Answers From a Former Expat in Ho Chi Minh City

If you're traveling to Vietnam, it can be confusing to know if you should tip. Learn if there is tipping in Vietnam and when you should and shouldn't tip.

view of Hong Kong skyline from Hutong

Is There Tipping in Hong Kong? Etiquette & Rules Explained By a Long-Term Resident

May 18, 2024March 24, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Is There Tipping in Hong Kong? Etiquette & Rules Explained By a Long-Term Resident

Many travelers ask, 'Is there tipping in Hong Kong?' Read on to learn about Hong Kong's tipping culture and when you should and shouldn't tip.

Flat Iron Burger's Pigalle N Cheese

Flat Iron Burger is the Real Deal: a Concession By Hong Kong’s Nastiest Hater

May 16, 2024March 28, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Flat Iron Burger is the Real Deal: a Concession By Hong Kong’s Nastiest Hater

Flat Iron Burger is behind one of the best burgers in all of Hong Kong. Read on to learn why this burger with Raclette and bacon truffle jam is legit.

Lan Kwai Fong at night

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

May 15, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Beer & Breweries, Destinations, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on The Rowdiest Hong Kong Pub Crawl: 15 Bars, 3 Neighborhoods, 1 Brutal Hangover

This is the ultimate Hong Kong pub crawl for those wanting to experience Hong Kong nightlife at its best. 15 bars, 3 neighborhoods, and 1 terrible hangover.

Split Croatia downtown

Croatia’s Legal Drinking Age as Explained by a Karlovačko-Loving Guy

May 13, 2024February 19, 2025Croatia, Destinations, Europe, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on Croatia’s Legal Drinking Age as Explained by a Karlovačko-Loving Guy

I spent three months between Split and Zagreb and drank a lot of alcohol. Read on to learn the legal drinking age in Croatia and other drinking laws.

Hong Kong skyline view from TST

3 of the Best VPNs For Hong Kong to Enjoy Uncensored, Uninterrupted Internet Use

May 10, 2024February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel, Travel Tips, Tricks, & Resources BigBody Leave a Comment on 3 of the Best VPNs For Hong Kong to Enjoy Uncensored, Uninterrupted Internet Use

Learn the three best VPNs in Hong Kong that I use to access blocked content, ensure my communications aren't surveilled, and protect financial transactions.

Hong Kong skyline at dusk

5 Affordable Hotels in Hong Kong I’ve Personally Tested For Convenience, Comfort, & Cleanliness

May 8, 2024June 1, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on 5 Affordable Hotels in Hong Kong I’ve Personally Tested For Convenience, Comfort, & Cleanliness

Finding a hotel within your budget can be stressful. Here are five affordable hotels in Hong Kong that I've personally tested and recommend.

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