Travel Kudos
For some reason, Taiwan is famous for beef noodles. 8 beef noodle restaurants made it into the Michelin Guide Taipei 2018 Bib Gourmand Selection. Out of the 8 beef noodle restaurants, Yong-Kang Beef Noodle is probably the most famous, having appeared in various Taiwanese variety shows. I have been to Taipei quite a number of times […]
Jiufen was a Japanese mining hub during the Japanese gold rush during World War II. It has now become a tourist attraction where Taiwanese and foreigners like to visit on a day trip from Taipei. Jiufen Old Street is the main street in Jiufen, packed with teahouses, street-food shacks and souvenir shops. Let me introduce […]
三寶大腸麵線 originated from Kaohsiung and there is one outlet in Taipei. It has been around for more than 30 years. Located in Wanhua District, it is not a place tourists will frequent and only locals will know about this place. As the name suggests, 三寶大腸麵線 specializes in mian xian, which is also commonly known as […]
My girlfriend and I were strolling on the beach in the morning when we stumbled upon Leyon Restaurant. It is not much of a restaurant, with a single set of plastic table and chairs. There are a few wooden stools at the side. It is a little rundown, but it offers an unparalleled view of […]
What drew my girlfriend and I to this restaurant are the torches that line the pathway leading to the restaurant. It gives the restaurant an exotic feel, as if we are wondering into the wildness. At the same time, there is a certain romantic atmosphere to the place. The Icebair Beach Restaurant is part of […]
Batam’s proximity to Singapore makes it the perfect weekend getaway for many Singaporeans. Batam is known for three things – cheap shopping, cheap food and cheap massage. When it comes to eating, Batam is known for its cheap seafood. Golden Prawn 933 is a popular seafood restaurant in Singapore, but the price is a little […]
My girlfriend and I went to check out the Ben Thanh Night Market after dinner at Den Long. As we were walking back to The Like Hostel, we saw a strange sight. There was a long queue outside a shabby-looking shop called Banh Mi Huynh Hoa. We were intrigued, so we went up to take […]
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 […]
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 […]