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Kraprao Gai – Basil Fried Chicken at McDonald’s Thailand

You can find a lot more than Big Macs at McDonald’s in Thailand! I ordered the kraprao and rice fried basil chicken.

Weird Teapots at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong

I’m not sure how I feel about some of these teapots! Here at the Flagstaff Museum in Hong Kong, artists from across the district share their creations – sometimes shocking, sometimes beautiful, always unique. The teaware museum is dedicated not only to tea production, but to tea culture.

Coffee in a pouch: a review of Cafe Real (Korean Coffee)

I bought a pouch of Korean coffee at a Korean supermarket in Bangkok, Thailand. Here’s my review!

JidubanG Market, Bangkok – cool Korean supermarket near Thailand Cultural Center

A visit to Jidubang Market, a Korean supermarket and import shop in Bangkok, Thailand.

Keep cool with… Potato Chips??? – a review of Lay’s new “Cooling Sensation” Potato Chips

A review of the new limited edition Lay’s “Cooling Sensation” potato chips. The cool chips come in two flavors: icy lemon and melon bingsu. It’s… weird, but are these new cooling chips any good? My honest review.

Crazy pizza that you can find only in Thailand! – roasted red pork, durian and cheese, and more!

Who knew that you could find so many strange and delicious pizza flavors in Thailand? Today, I order and review four of the most unusual pizzas that I could find, from durian (the world’s stinkiest fruit) to roasted red pork.

Is Cafe Amazon (Thailand’s) New Amazon Fortune Cookie Coffee Any Good? REVIEW

Cafe Amazon is offering two new drinks as part of a special Chinese New Year promotion. The one that caught my eye the most, however, was the “Amazon Fortune Cookie”. I was espacially interested in trying this one, since fortune cookies aren’t actually Chinese, nor are they at all popular or familiar in Thailand!

Why I Love 7-Eleven in Thailand

If you’ve lived in or traveled around Asia, chances are, you’ve completely fallen in love with the convenience stores, particularly 7-Eleven. Sure, we have these stores in the US, but they can’t compare with what you’ll find in Japan, Thailand, or elsewhere across Asia. Here, convenience stores are a major part of life, and the expat or traveler’s best friend. Don’t believe me? After living abroad as an expat for six years, here are the reasons that I think 7-Elevens in Thailand are amazing. Read on:

Exploring the Han River Front – Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang is a city of just over 1 million, which sits on the coast and is cut in half by the Han River. Many of the city’s most attractive spots (nicest hotels, most scenic restaurants) are located along the Han River Front area. The river is spanned by several modern and unique bridges, and is especially beautiful to visit at night, when the bridges are lit up in an impressive display of color.

The Best Museums in Da Nang, Vietnam to learn about Vietnamese history, art, and culture

Da Nang, Vietnam is home to some of Vietnam’s most interesting museums. I’ve chosen three of the best museums in the city. These are the ones that I think give visitors the best look at Vietnamese history and culture. Learn more about the Da Nang Museum, the Museum of Cham Sculpture, and the Fine Arts Museum. These three museums are perfect escapes from a rainy day in Da Nang.