Harsh terrain, nomad culture and insane weather have shaped a truly unique drinking culture in Mongolia. From Ulaanbaatar to the remotest steppe, Mongolians drink in ways that are functional, social, and occasionally terrifying. This guide will take you through the best drinks in the country, whether you are into alcohol, teas, or the infamous fermented…
One thing you gotta love about South Korea is that they got a proper dive bar culture, which even includes quite literally walking distance from the airport. And this is where I found The Cinder Bar a proper local boozer. What the Cinder Bar Cinder Bar was opened about ten years ago by a Korean…
Can you drink in Algeria? The short answer to this is yes, you very much can, but there are some very big nuances to things. These include alcohol not being available in the whole country and the Islamic attitude to booze being somewhat mixed. This was something I found out via my TikTok channel where…
Can you drink in Mauritania? The short answer is that no, because Mauritania is a strictly Islamic ruled country. The reality though as with all Muslim countries is that there is alcohol available on the black market. The Law on Drinking in Mauritania Mauritania’s laws on alcohol are strict and unapologetic. Officially, selling, serving, or…
I’ve been meaning to check out Williams Fish and Chips for a while, a place that is allegedly the best fish and chip shop in Siem Reap. Well with any claim like this, I feel that it is better I judge this rather than the great unwashed. So, is Williams the best fish and chip…
Generally speaking I am not the biggest fan of Indonesian cuisine, particularly in comparison with their south-east Asian neighbours. There is though a cheat, or get-out-of-food-jail free card, and that is fast food restaurants in Indonesia. These include their take on die-hards like McDonald’s and KFC, but also local monsters like HokBen and Richeese Factory….
