Even if you have not been to Japan there is a decent chance you have seen the Yoshinoya Restaurant chain, as they are in a bunch of countries across Asia, as well as even the United States. This is because at least in my mind they are basically the McDonalds of rice and noodles. So,…
If you travel to Fukushima specifically to see the aftermath of the nuclear disaster there then you need to spend at least a few days. This obviously means taking a hotel. Alas hotel options here are limited, or just shit. This in my mind at least makes staying at J-Village the best option. That is…
Previously, I was not aware that moonshine in Timor-Leste or, in fact, god meat were not just available, but a “thing”. I was, though, to discover both one fateful night at Com Beach. And you know what? Timorese moonshine is bloody good and cheap! Frankly, the perfect combination for a firewater man like myself. Click…
You know how they say don’t meet your heroes and to be careful what you wish for? Well that is my story for Maidreamin in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This is basically a maid cafe where you know the staff are dressed as maids and they do shows. I had seen said shows on TikTok and made…
Unlike Yogyakarta and Badung, food options in the amusingly named Banyuwangi are a wee bit limited. There are, though, a few gems within the city, such as the beachside Watu Dodol. This is particularly important to know if you are visiting the blue flames of Mount Ijen, as the countryside food options are pretty sparse,…
If you are looking for the best place to try durian in Yogyakarta then look no further than Lazorta Durian. This is a durian shop in the classic style, in that well, it sells durian, but it also has a killer durian menu. This includes epic durian ice-cream, durian juice, es teler, durian and even…
