Travel Kudos
My girlfriend and I were looking to have something to eat after arriving in Ho Chi Minh. The friendly staff at The Like Hostel recommended Den Long which is just a short walk from The Like Hostel. Den Long is homophonic to 灯笼 (deng long), the Chinese translation of “lanterns”. Sure enough, the entrance to […]
During the 3 days I was in Hanoi, I visited most of the sightseeing spots around Hanoi Old Quarter, I tried delicious banh cuon (Banh Cuon Gia Truyen) and egg coffee (The Note Coffee). I even managed to squeeze in a Golden Star 2 Days 1 Night Halong Bay Cruise at USD$100 per person. It’s time […]
I am sure you have had coffee before, but have you tried egg coffee before? Egg coffee is a special type of coffee that can only be found in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am very sensitive to the caffeine in coffee, but egg coffee sounds simply too delicious to pass up. Since The Note Coffee which specializes […]
Trying out local restaurants is a very important part of travelling to me. It gives me a peek into the culture of the country. When my girlfriend and I decided that we were going to Vietnam, I made a list of the best places to eat in Vietnam. I chose to visit Banh Cuon Gia […]
In Sino-Vietnamese language, “Ha” means “descending” and “Long” means the mythical creature “dragon”. Therefore, Halong Bay is also known as “Bay of the Descending Dragons”. Legend has it that thousands of years ago, Vietnam was a newly-formed country. Vietnam was under constant attack from Northern invaders. The Jade Emperor who is known as “Ngoc Hoang […]
Thanks to its strategic location surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean, Sydney, or rather Australia, enjoys an abundance of fresh seafood from both local and international sources. If you have read my previous posts, I have done a post on Sydney Fish Market where you can get a great variety of fresh seafood in one […]
Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Syndey that is known for its breathtaking scenery. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that encompassss steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages. Blue Mountains got its name from the refraction of eucalyptus oil in the hot sun which looks like a blue mist from Sydney. […]
Besides being known for the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef, Australia is also home to many native animals such as koalas and kangeroos. The best way to see the animals is in their natural habitat in the wild Outback. If you don’t have the time to make a trip to the Outback, a […]
After eating so much delicious foods at Hurricane’s Grill, Sydney Fish Market and Pancakes On The Rocks, it is time for some exercise. Sydney is famous for its coastal walks, and the most famous has to be the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. This is probably due to the ease of transportation, but also the […]
A few Australian friends went on a road trip around America in the late 1950s. They noticed the popularity of pancakes in American and they decided to bring this love of pancakes back to Australia. They opened their first restaurant in Adelaide in 1965 followed by another in Victoria. The original founders went on their […]