Why Foreigners Should NOT Wear Kimonos!
Amongst each national monument, Buddhist temple and historic avenue in modern-day Japan, men and women from across the world come to play out their little fantasies of living in the 16th century by dressing up in authentic rented kimonos. Many…
A Guide to Solo Travel: Pros and Cons
I often hear people asking the same question; should I travel alone or with someone else? Good question, and quite a big decision. More often than not people are concerned about whether it’s even safe to travel solo and enjoy…
The Milk Tea Alliance: An Online War of Democracy
A few things are capable of bringing nations together. It may be a common heritage or sharing cultural similarities, yet history has shown that nothing brings two countries together more than a hatred of a common enemy. For Asian countries,…
What is Bubble Tea? The Rise of a Global Trend
As a British man, I thought I knew everything there was to know about tea. I couldn’t have been more wrong! It wasn’t until I arrived in East Asia that I discovered a whole new spectrum of the world-renowned beverage,…
18 Essential Tips for Teaching Children ESL
Many expats decide to take the leap and emigrate to a faraway nation to begin a new life. To finance their new life in paradise, many foreigners start teaching English as a second language (ESL). More often than not, many…
How to Save Money While You Travel
Let’s face facts, travelling isn’t cheap! The price of hotels, flights and cocktails on the beach quickly adds up! Many people assume you have to work your fingers to the bone and save money for multiple years before you get…
COVID in Taiwan: Prostitutes and the Lion King
While the entire world has been brought to its knees in the wake of a global pandemic, Taiwan is one of the few countries that’s avoided the worst of COVID. For over a year nations across the world have been…
Tourist vs. Traveller: What’s the Difference?
What kind of person are you, a tourist or a traveller? Most people would say that these are actually the same thing, though in reality, they couldn’t be more different. Both have completely different approaches when it comes to travel…
Gili Trawangan: The Island Paradise of Drugs
Many people travel to the tropical island of Gili Trawangan in search of white beaches, turquoise oceans and ultimate tranquillity. Others visit Gili Trawangan for more nefarious desires: bustling nightlife, bikini ladened boat parties and more importantly, drugs… a lot…
Street Food: Is It Safe?
Sampling local food is a must-do when travelling around the world, and there’s no better place to get a taste of the region than on the streets! Night markets and rows of stalls selling street food has become a permanent…
