food
5 great places to eat in Hoi An
THE historic Vietnamese coastal town of Hoi An has long been regarded a food-lovers’ hotspot. A wealth of fresh, local ingredients fuse with centuries of foreign influence, from traders to colonialists to modern-day expats, to form a truly dynamic eating scene. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town is awash with excellent eateries from the…>
Twenty-four hours in Kota Kinabalu
By Michael A. Turton Perched on a beautiful bay and caressed by the sun, Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabalu, KK town to the locals, is a great place for shopping, eating, and exploring. Today my friend Jeff and I, cycling around Sabah, have come into town to get a new chain for his bike. First thing…>
Learning to cook in Georgetown, Malaysia’s foodie capital
By Jim Cheney When you think of great food destinations in Asia, what cities come to mind? Bangkok? Hong Kong? Maybe Tokyo? What about Georgetown, Malaysia? Sitting on the island of Penang off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Georgetown is a former British colony that is becoming one of the hottest culinary destinations in the…>
Siam bites: Discovering the creative cuisine of Bangkok
THIS isn’t a list about the best of anything, ultimate degustation, or top eats not from the streets. It’s more. It’s an introduction to a crossroads of culinary creation, where ancient culinary ways simmer together and creative chefs shift the boundaries of taste. So, in no particular order, here are a few of my favorite…>
5 more NZ eco-holiday activities
Since New Zealand is literally chock-full of choices for a nature-centered vacation, I thought I’d add 5 more eco-holiday ideas to my previous list of 5. Please check out the earlier article if you’re into caving, hiking, whale watching, yoga, or interested in staying in an eco-lodge. Of course there is absolutely no reason to…>
A taste of Yangon: 6 must-try Burmese dishes
THE wonderful thing about eating Burmese food is that much of the cuisine is a blend of other Asian food. Here you can find Chinese, Indian and Mon influences. Rice and noodles are pretty important to most meals but so too are the soups, tea and coffee, salads, curries and sweet dishes. As popular as…>
Insider’s guide to the best budget eats in Kolkata
THERE are few cities which wear their hearts on their sleeve as much as Kolkata – it’s my city and I’m probably biased – but of all the things Kolkatans are passionate about, food ranks very, very high on that list. Ask anyone in Kolkata and they’ll be indignant if you’re surprised that hours can…>
Places to stay
Life Heritage Resort Hoi An
Hoi An, , Vietnam
Life Heritage Resort Hoi An
Urban Retreat
94 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Long Life Hotel
Hoi An, , Vietnam
Set ten minutes from Hoi
Urban Budget Hotel
20 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
The Nam Hai
Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Along a seemingly infinite stretch
Luxury Villa
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
La Residence Hue
Hue City, Tha Thien-Hue, Vietnam
La Residence Hue is a
Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa
Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam
Sunrise Nha Trang is a
Luxury Beach Resort
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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