We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect from Taiwanese food and although we have only scratched the surface of what is on offer we have been blown away with the incredible range of food available. Here is but a small sampling of what we have found so far:

We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect from Taiwanese food and although we have only scratched the surface of what is on offer we have been blown away with the incredible range of food available. Here is but a small sampling of what we have found so far:

We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect from Taiwanese food and although we have only scratched the surface of what is on offer we have been blown away with the incredible range of food available. Here is but a small sampling of what we have found so far:

Taiwan likes their sweet treats, especially those made in some form from rice. We did our best to try as many of the local delicacies as we could!

Taiwan likes their sweet treats, especially those made in some form from rice. We did our best to try as many of the local delicacies as we could!

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We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect from Taiwanese food and although we have only scratched the surface of what is on offer we have been blown away with the incredible range of food available. Here is but a small sampling of what we have found so far:

We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect from Taiwanese food and although we have only scratched the surface of what is on offer we have been blown away with the incredible range of food available. Here is but a small sampling of what we have found so far:

Mount Bromo is probably Indonesia’s most famous active volcano and sits at the Eastern end of Java between Surabaya and Yogyakarta. If you would like to make this into an exciting and authentic experience (and save a bit of money in the process) you can fairly easily do it by yourself.

Mount Bromo is probably Indonesia’s most famous active volcano and sits at the Eastern end of Java between Surabaya and Yogyakarta. If you would like to make this into an exciting and authentic experience (and save a bit of money in the process) you can fairly easily do it by yourself.

Mount Bromo is probably Indonesia’s most famous active volcano and sits at the Eastern end of Java between Surabaya and Yogyakarta. If you would like to make this into an exciting and authentic experience (and save a bit of money in the process) you can fairly easily do it by yourself.

Most travellers head straight for Bali, but as we've learned there are plenty of reasons to also check out the capital city, Jakarta. Although somewhat crowded and suffering from pollution, those who visit will find it to be a lively, bustling city with something to discover around every corner.

Most travellers head straight for Bali, but as we've learned there are plenty of reasons to also check out the capital city, Jakarta. Although somewhat crowded and suffering from pollution, those who visit will find it to be a lively, bustling city with something to discover around every corner.

Most travellers head straight for Bali, but as we've learned there are plenty of reasons to also check out the capital city, Jakarta. Although somewhat crowded and suffering from pollution, those who visit will find it to be a lively, bustling city with something to discover around every corner.

Most travellers head straight for Bali, but as we've learned there are plenty of reasons to also check out the capital city, Jakarta. Although somewhat crowded and suffering from pollution, those who visit will find it to be a lively, bustling city with something to discover around every corner.

Prambanan temple is a UNESCO world heritage site consisting of 240 temples built by the ruling dynasty during the 10th century. This is Indonesia's largest Hindu site and one of Southeast Asia's major attractions.

Prambanan temple is a UNESCO world heritage site consisting of 240 temples built by the ruling dynasty during the 10th century. This is Indonesia's largest Hindu site and one of Southeast Asia's major attractions.

Yogya is a very manageable city to visit and many of its main sights can be seen on foot. This is a good walking itinerary to follow if you want to retrace our steps.

Thinking of doing a Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta? Borobudur Temple is famous for sunrise. Most people do it by tour from Yogyakarta but we suggest staying over nearby for a better experience.

Thinking of doing a Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta? Borobudur Temple is famous for sunrise. Most people do it by tour from Yogyakarta but we suggest staying over nearby for a better experience.

Thinking of doing a Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta? Borobudur Temple is famous for sunrise. Most people do it by tour from Yogyakarta but we suggest staying over nearby for a better experience.

Solo is known as the “Spirit of Java”, and for a good reason. Although not as charming as Yogyakarta you should consider putting this city into your next destination wish-list when you visit Indonesia and find out if this is true.

Solo is known as the “Spirit of Java”, and for a good reason. Although not as charming as Yogyakarta you should consider putting this city into your next destination wish-list when you visit Indonesia and find out if this is true.

Solo is known as the “Spirit of Java”, and for a good reason. Although not as charming as Yogyakarta you should consider putting this city into your next destination wish-list when you visit Indonesia and find out if this is true.

Solo is known as the “Spirit of Java”, and for a good reason. Although not as charming as Yogyakarta you should consider putting this city into your next destination wish-list when you visit Indonesia and find out if this is true.

Kawah Ijen. A beast of a volcano,just shy of 3000 meters, will leave you gasping. Not only for air but also for a truly unique experience. Our visit to Ijen stayed with us for some time… both figuratively and literally, as our clothes continued to smell of sulphur even after washing.

You would call it a city. In fact, second to Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan’s largest city. It’s also Japan’s largest port city. One would never say that though. Unlike Tokyo, it feels extremely quiet. The roads are relatively easy to traverse. Not that many cars or people. Downright pleasant!

You would call it a city. In fact, second to Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan’s largest city. It’s also Japan’s largest port city. One would never say that though. Unlike Tokyo, it feels extremely quiet. The roads are relatively easy to traverse. Not that many cars or people. Downright pleasant!

In an over-priced city such as Tokyo, getting a freebie is rare and the Observation Decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building in Shinjuku is a real pleasure. Shinjuku and the surrounding area on a weekend can make for a surprising escape from the craziness of Tokyo!

In an over-priced city such as Tokyo, getting a freebie is rare and the Observation Decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building in Shinjuku is a real pleasure. Shinjuku and the surrounding area on a weekend can make for a surprising escape from the craziness of Tokyo!

In an over-priced city such as Tokyo, getting a freebie is rare and the Observation Decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building in Shinjuku is a real pleasure. Shinjuku and the surrounding area on a weekend can make for a surprising escape from the craziness of Tokyo!

Tokyo weekend sightseeing starts at Ameya Yokocho - the closest thing Tokyo has to a flea market. The massive Ueno Park is barely 5 minutes away which offers a large zoo, amusement parks, shrines, temples and of course The National Tokyo Museum.

Tokyo weekend sightseeing starts at Ameya Yokocho - the closest thing Tokyo has to a flea market. The massive Ueno Park is barely 5 minutes away which offers a large zoo, amusement parks, shrines, temples and of course The National Tokyo Museum.

Even though everyone here says that you stand only a 1% chance of seeing Mount Fuji because of the weather, we decided that we had to at least give it a try. We started out the day’s journey by train to Hakone-Yumoto and were pleasantly surprised by being able to see Mount Fuji every now and then from the train!

Even though everyone here says that you stand only a 1% chance of seeing Mount Fuji because of the weather, we decided that we had to at least give it a try. We started out the day’s journey by train to Hakone-Yumoto and were pleasantly surprised by being able to see Mount Fuji every now and then from the train!

We caught a local bus to Ayutthaya which is about 150km’s away from Kanchanaburi as the crow flies. Ayutthaya is about 70km’s north of Bangkok and is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. The city was founded in 1350 by King U Thong and proclaimed it the capital of his kingdom, often referred to as the Ayutthaya kingdom or Siam. During1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, resulting in the collapse of the kingdom. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya historical…

HUA HIN In a way, the six days we spent on the island of Koh Tao felt like six weeks. Some daily events became a ritual and we were sad at the thought of leaving. However, the rest of Thailand was waiting! Initially, the idea was to catch an early ferry and take a northbound train, hopefully reaching Damnoen Suduak ...

KOH TAO The tiny island of Koh Tao (meaning Turtle Island) welcomed us with the now-familiar overwhelming stream of touts trying to push their services upon us. We proved a disappointment to them though as we already booked (and paid for) our diving course as well as for accommodation. We also knew that our dive sho...

The Chao Phraya River runs from Ayutthaya to Bangkok and it would have been awesome to take a riverboat all the way there but unfortunately, this was a rather expensive option. Instead, we opted for the typical “shared minibus” and were dropped off at Bangkok at a stop near Victory Monument. We had a hotel booked in...

The train to Kanchanaburi only had 3rd class cars and this translated into wooden benches for extra comfort! Lisa somehow managed to have a snooze regardless. We chugged through mile after mile of rice paddies filled with Thai’s working them. For entertainment, I sat watching a girl almost dropping her camera out th...

We caught a local bus to Ayutthaya which is about 150km’s away from Kanchanaburi as the crow flies. Ayutthaya is about 70km’s north of Bangkok and is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. The city was founded in 1350 by King U Thong and proclaimed it the capital of his kingdom, often referred to as the Ayutthaya kingdom or Siam. During1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, resulting in the collapse of the kingdom. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya historical…

The train to Kanchanaburi only had 3rd class cars and this translated into wooden benches for extra comfort! Lisa somehow managed to have a snooze regardless. We chugged through mile after mile of rice paddies filled with Thai’s working them. For entertainment, I sat watching a girl almost dropping her camera out th...

HUA HIN In a way, the six days we spent on the island of Koh Tao felt like six weeks. Some daily events became a ritual and we were sad at the thought of leaving. However, the rest of Thailand was waiting! Initially, the idea was to catch an early ferry and take a northbound train, hopefully reaching Damnoen Suduak ...

KOH TAO The tiny island of Koh Tao (meaning Turtle Island) welcomed us with the now-familiar overwhelming stream of touts trying to push their services upon us. We proved a disappointment to them though as we already booked (and paid for) our diving course as well as for accommodation. We also knew that our dive sho...

Part 3 - Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne Mui Ne to Da Lat Distance: 200 km We knew that the next leg would take us to almost 2000 m above sea level and considering the slow progress of the previous leg the thought of hills made me very nervous. If you’ve ever ridden a 125cc bike before you would know that even under the ...

Part 2 - Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne Distance: 245 km As early as could be expected after the previous night’s ‘activities’ we packed our stuff and hit the road. Jan offered to escort us out for the first 15km’s or so to at least make things a bit easier getting out of the city. Being Sun...

Part 4 - Da Lat Dalat to Nha Trang Distance: 160 km The oil leak worried me but I knew that today’s ride would mostly be downhill towards the coast and as long as it doesn’t get any worse we should be fine. I also had a tube of liquid gasket maker with me and at worst case, I could do a repair if needed in Nha Trang...

Part 4 - Da Lat Dalat to Nha Trang Distance: 160 km The oil leak worried me but I knew that today’s ride would mostly be downhill towards the coast and as long as it doesn’t get any worse we should be fine. I also had a tube of liquid gasket maker with me and at worst case, I could do a repair if needed in Nha Trang...

Part 6 - Train to Danang A few kilometres further down the coast from Danang we came upon Non-Nuoc Beach. It’s a long, white sandy beach renowned for both its spectacular beauty and for its history as an R&R destination for American troops during the Vietnam War when it was known as "China Beach". Nowadays its home to

Previous Post: Part 7 - Hoi An Distance: 170 km We left Hoi Ann early – looking forward to the ride ahead. As we passed through Danang on our way North we once again crossed over one of the old Dragon bridges and rode alongside the magnificent new 6 lanes Tran Thi Ly bridge which sadly opened for business 2 weeks ...

Previous Post: Part 7 - Hoi An Distance: 170 km We left Hoi Ann early – looking forward to the ride ahead. As we passed through Danang on our way North we once again crossed over one of the old Dragon bridges and rode alongside the magnificent new 6 lanes Tran Thi Ly bridge which sadly opened for business 2 weeks ...

Part 6 - Train to Danang A few kilometres further down the coast from Danang we came upon Non-Nuoc Beach. It’s a long, white sandy beach renowned for both its spectacular beauty and for its history as an R&R destination for American troops during the Vietnam War when it was known as "China Beach". Nowadays its home to

Port Barton & San Vicente are great places to escape the mass tourist crowds and join a Palawan Island Hopping Tour. We tell you about our San Vicente Island Hopping Tour experience and how it compared to those we did at El Nido and Coron.

If you're wondering whether or not you should visit Port Barton or Poblacion San Vicent, and which of the two towns in Palawan, Philippines you should choose, then this article will help you to make the right choice and tell you about the Island Hopping Tour options available.

SANDAKAN is the second-largest city of the Sabah Region and was originally the capital city of North Borneo. Although it does not have many tourist specific landmarks, it is a friendly and modern city with a Pedestrian friendly Heritage Trail and a few notable things to see and do, most of which are free activities!

South Korea is not particularly well known for its sweet treat, but they do in fact have a sweet tooth. You will even pick this up in their 'savoury' food (which you can read more about here). These are just some of the sweet treats you will find in South Korea: HOTTEOK This Korean pancake is an especially popular s...

South Korea is not particularly well known for its sweet treat, but they do in fact have a sweet tooth. You will even pick this up in their 'savoury' food (which you can read more about here). These are just some of the sweet treats you will find in South Korea: HOTTEOK This Korean pancake is an especially popular s...