While Manila and the Philippines are great tourist destinations it can be easy to forget the real inequalities of the country, which is why once a year I take a trip to the Manila slums, namely Smokey Mountain and Happy Land. Why yearly? We’ll partly because I do like to remind myself how the other…
If you want an insanely good night out combined with some midget exploitation then Ringside Manila truly does take some beating. Located in the “red light district” of Manila (well one of them) it is once again one o the go to places for a night out in the capital. What the Ringside Manila? Tucked…
Despite having the look and feel of feel of Chinese franchise Xian Kao Chuan is a standalone restaurant serving the length and breath of Xi’an cuisine in the Guo Mao district of Shenzhen (down by Hong Kong). And overall not only is it pretty damned good, but is also located quite literally opposite my office….
Even though it was only two months ago, visiting North Korea almost feels like it happened an age ago, but not only did it happen, I did some cool shit, such as visiting the Rason Brewery. What is the Rason Brewery you ask? Well, the place that makes Tumanggang Beer, the newest beer from DPR…
If you’re ever in Vietnam and hungry for a quick, tasty bite, get yourself some Bo Cuon La Lop. It’s simple, delicious, and exactly what you want when you’re walking the streets of Hanoi or Saigon. What’s Bo Cuon La Lop? At its core, Bo Cuon La Lop is a straightforward dish – ground beef…
Al Rigga is the perfect spot for the budget conscious, those transiting and street food lovers, which is how I ended up trying a chicken tikka shawarma at City Burger Dubai. This was as part of my arduous march from Rason to Shenzhen, KL and Dubai on my way to eventually guiding a tour in…
