Siem Reap was our destination for Cambodia. The primary reason, as it is for most people, is the famed Angkor Wat. Just as the Angkor complex is much larger and grander than one first perceives, so is Siem Reap much more complex with a vibrant history and story all its own. There are many things …
Following a taxi driver out of the tiny terminal, we both had the same fear silently running through our heads of, “did we just make a huge mistake flying to Yogyakarta?” The imposing figure of a volcano was exciting as we landed, but now we were driving deeper into the jungle, passing by increasingly more …
I like clothes. Studies show that you get more satisfaction and happiness from spending your money on experiences rather than things (and I think we’re definitely on track there), but I would like to argue that clothes can also be an experience. When I get a new item of clothing, there is the experience of …
When you arrive in Sri Lanka, there is almost a 100% chance that you’ve come in through Colombo. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and considered the shopping hub of the country – however, you likely didn’t come for the shopping. You came for the sights, and most of those sights are elsewhere in …
If you are vegetarian, or even if you’re not, you should try to make it to Bo de Quan if you visit Hanoi. It is a fairly new restaurant, only around since 2014 and in its current location since 2015, but I think it will be around for a while. If you would like to …
Malls and extravagant shopping complexes seem to exist behind every corner in Kuala Lumpur. Yet it is still easy to find local shops offering a more authentic array of items. While you could just taxi or uber there, taking a walk to Kuala Lumpur Central Market really makes the experience better – and provides a …