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Next time you’re in Jakarta or the Manila, you may want to ask around for the Civet Coffee or Kopi Luwak. Ey, don’t underestimate this, as it’s touted to be the most expensive coffee in the world! At $30 a pound, this one’s just for the truly discerning, and appreciative of the… er… extensive processing […]
I came across this article on venous thrombosis, where blod clots form usually on the legs, and hamper circulation. It’s a condition commonly associated with long air travel, but recent data shows that no matter what mode of transportation you use– by car, train, or plane– you are increasing your risks of suffering from this […]
When we think of Chinese food, we automatically think of stir-fried noodles or rice. In reality, the chinese cuisine is more than the stir-fry veggies and carbo you find in take out boxes.
In China, the diversity of the cuisine reflects the enormity of the country. From the lamb kebabs of the west, to the […]
Salivating after a good prime rib in Hongkong? Starting September 18th, there’s a place you can head to at The Lee Gardens, along Causeway Bay. Lawry’s The Prime Rib is coming to Hongkong!
Seating 240, the focus of Lawry’s Hong Kong will be on classic beef dishes, with signature menu items including roasted prime ribs of […]
Tiger Airways is celebrating its 2nd anniversary and aside from discounted and 2-for-1 tickets, they’ve also launched a “Click & Win” online contest where you could win daily and weekly prizes of cash, vouchers for flights, hotels or car rentals, mobile phones and more! You’re eligible to join the game if you’re a resident of […]
Warm waters, white sand, reliable sunny weather. A lifetime will probably not be enough to explore all the wonderful beaches in Asia. But if you press me to narrow it down to 5, here are the top five beaches, in alphabetical order, which I would like to see and visit in the next few years […]
AirAsia is celebrating its 20 million passenger milestone (honestly, these budget airlines are celebrating just about anything!) and is offering another ticket for free for every flight you book until the weekend, Aug. 20. You and your companion (yes, the two tickets should be for 2 passengers flying together) must travel between Aug 21 and […]
If you’re headed to places like the Philippines, Singapore and India, you’d be pleased to know that english is widely spoken and most people you meet on the road are pretty fluent. If you’re a tourist, it’ll make your meanderings much easier. At the very least, you’ll have less difficulty asking for directions if you […]
Whereever in the world you travel, there are schemers. Wretched people intent on pulling a trick on you. Be prepared. Know what you’re up against, and you’re already one step ahead. Here are some of the most common scams to look out for (in Asia or elsewhere):
Pickpockets, thieves, snatchers. Beware of people who try to […]
How do you react when you see Western fastfood joints in Asia? I just came across this article from CNN about Krispy Kreme’s expansion into Asia, first in Hongkong and then to South Korea, Tokyo Indonesia and the Philippines.
On one hand, it’s a welcome development. Asians get a taste of Western cuisine (if it can […]
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