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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

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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

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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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21 Date Ideas in Hong Kong to Avoid Becoming “The Boring Couple”

December 21, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on 21 Date Ideas in Hong Kong to Avoid Becoming “The Boring Couple”

Dating in Hong Kong can be tough. But not with this list of 20 date ideas in Hong Kong, ranging from free dates to classy dates and everything in between.

classic croque monsieur at Croque in Hong Kong

Croque Hong Kong: Ain’t No Such Things as Halfway Croques

December 15, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Croque Hong Kong: Ain’t No Such Things as Halfway Croques

I tried the new croque monsieur haunt, Croque, to see what the hype was about. Read on to find out if it turned me from a croque boy to a…

What You Need to Know About Japan’s Legal Drinking Age

December 13, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Japan, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on What You Need to Know About Japan’s Legal Drinking Age

If you want to try the various types of Japanese alcohol without worry on your trip, read on to learn the legal drinking age in Japan and other alcohol laws.

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8 Christmas Date Ideas in Hong Kong to Unlock Your Own Winter Rom-Com

December 9, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on 8 Christmas Date Ideas in Hong Kong to Unlock Your Own Winter Rom-Com

It's Christmas and requited love is in the air. Find out the ultimate Christmas date ideas in Hong Kong to unlock your own winter rom-com.

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The Legal Drinking Age in Taiwan Explained

December 7, 2023February 19, 2025Destinations, Taiwan, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on The Legal Drinking Age in Taiwan Explained

If you're traveling or moving to Taiwan and want to ensure you can have a drink (or six), read on to find out the legal drinking age in Taiwan.

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What You Need to Know About the Legal Drinking Age in Thailand

December 3, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Thailand, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on What You Need to Know About the Legal Drinking Age in Thailand

While Thailand may seem like a free-spirited place when it comes to drinking alcohol, there are a few laws to know, like the legal drinking age in Thailand.

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What’s the Legal Drinking Age in Vietnam? (2025)

November 30, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Travel, Vietnam BigBody 2 Comments on What’s the Legal Drinking Age in Vietnam? (2025)

If you're traveling to Vietnam, you may be curious what the drinking age is. Read on to find out the legal drinking age in Vietnam and important alcohol laws.

What’s the Legal Drinking Age in Hong Kong? (2025)

November 28, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on What’s the Legal Drinking Age in Hong Kong? (2025)

If you're traveling to Hong Kong, you may be wondering what the drinking age is. Find out the legal drinking age in Hong Kong and important alcohol laws.

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Does An Choi in Sheung Wan Pass the Authentic Vietnamese Taste Test?

November 26, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment on Does An Choi in Sheung Wan Pass the Authentic Vietnamese Taste Test?

Hong Kong is sorely lacking in the Vietnamese cuisine department. So, does An Choi in Sheung Wan pass the Vietnamese taste test? Find out.

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36 Pros and Cons of Living in New Hampshire in 2024: By a Born & Bred Granite Stater

November 25, 2023February 19, 2025Destinations, New Hampshire, North America, Travel BigBody 2 Comments on 36 Pros and Cons of Living in New Hampshire in 2024: By a Born & Bred Granite Stater

If you're considering moving to NH, find out 36 pros and cons of living in New Hampshire according to a born and bred Granite Stater. You might be surprised.

Hong Kong skyline from Victoria Peak

What Are People From Hong Kong Called? Learn This Before Traveling Here

November 15, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel BigBody Leave a Comment on What Are People From Hong Kong Called? Learn This Before Traveling Here

If you are traveling or moving to Hong Kong and want to make sure that you refer to locals correctly and avoid offending anyone, read on!

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27 Pros and Cons of Living in Ho Chi Minh City as a Foreigner

November 12, 2023February 19, 2025Asia, Destinations, Travel, Vietnam BigBody Leave a Comment on 27 Pros and Cons of Living in Ho Chi Minh City as a Foreigner

Are you eyeing moving to Ho Chi Minh City? Having lived in Vietnam for over one year, here is my list of the top pros and cons of living in…

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