The Ultimate Travel Plan: Eating Snakes in Taipei’s Snake Alley
Despite Taipei being a modern and progressive city at the forefront of modern society, like many other iconic cities, it has its fair share of seedy activities hidden amongst the darker alleys in districts filled with organized crime. Within the…
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,…
Hotels vs Hostels: Which is Best?
There are two types of travellers, those who stay in hotels and those who stay in hostels. Once people make their choice, they tend to stick with it. Many first-time travellers are faced with the difficult choice of where to…
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…
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…
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…
A Westerner Abroad: How To Feel Like A Celebrity
Everyone must have wondered at some point “What’s it like being a celebrity?”. Most of us will never know what it feels like to walk in the shoes of the rich and famous. Except for a Westerner, there’s a way…
The Essential Travel Apps
In today’s modern world, travel is easier than ever! Gone are the days of Victorian explorers sailing for weeks on end to reach new lands. Today all manner of adventures across the world are just a few clicks away. As…
