Sannakji: Eating “Live” Octopus at Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea
Outside of seeing the cherry blossoms, eating sannakji or “live” octopus was the one thing I was most excited about on this trip. I couldn’t wait to try it.
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Taal Heritage Town Food & Walking Tour with Pio Goco: What to Do Around Manila
Within minutes of driving through the town’s welcome arches, you’ll be transported…
The Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley, Sagada, Mountain Province
Hanging coffins is an ancient funeral custom of some Asian ethnic groups. Animist tribal folk believed that putting their dead in steep crevices made their loved ones nearer to the gods.
Trek to Tappiya Waterfalls in Batad, Banaue, Ifugao
An alluring mix of beauty, physicality, remoteness, and manageable danger, this trek to Tappiya isn’t just about the waterfalls. It’s about the entire experience.
Karma was a Ladyboy in Koh Samui
Oh my god, she was a ladyboy. And this was a ladyboy bar. No wonder no one was sitting here.
A Scorpion, a Spliff, and a Swiss Army Knife at Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Jolted by the sharp pain, my initial reaction was to yank it off. But I couldn’t do that because doing so would have taken half my lip with it.
Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori: Shop & Eat Your Way through the Heart (and Stomach) of Osaka
If Shinsaibashi is for shopping, then Dotonbori is for dining. If you like to shop and eat, then this is where you want to be.
Birding at KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KL Bird Park is spread out over 20.9 acres of sprawling, verdant valley terrain within the scenic Kuala Lumpur lake gardens.
Life’s a Beach in Langkawi, Malaysia
Deathly afraid of hairy men in thongs, we aren’t really beach people, but we do appreciate a good beach when we see one.
Ugu Bigyan’s Pottery Garden and Restaurant, Tiaong, Quezon
In awe today as I was five years ago, Ugu’s place is one of those special…