If you’ve spent any time traveling around China on a budget, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a Super 8 hotel. Bright yellow signage, the unmistakable red “8” logo—it’s like a beacon of hope for those who want a clean(ish) bed without blowing their entire WeChat Pay balance. But what is Super 8 in China, really?…
So, you’ve landed in Cambodia, ready to gorge on street food, sip Angkor beer, and pretend you know what’s going on. But then you hit a snag—you try to pay for your num pang with your trusty Visa card, and the vendor just laughs (don’t even consider Amex). Welcome to the world of QR Code…
Malaysia does durian and it does it will, so it should therefore not go as much of a surprise that they have restaurants dedicated to it, such as Dury Dury in KL. Located right at the end of Jalan Alor street food market this mildly out of the way seems to be a big hit…
If you’ve ever tried to send or receive mail in Phnom Penh, you’ve likely encountered the infamous Phnom Penh postcode 12000. This seemingly all-encompassing number is widely used, yet few people actually know how Cambodia’s postcode system works—or if it even really works at all. What is Phnom Penh Postcode 12000? Technically, Cambodia has a…
When you manage to get a huge room for $30 during Chinese New Year that has a balcony that overlooks the Petronas Twin Towers then you really do not have much to complain about, but me being me I will at least try to find something. Said gem was actually found accidentally and falls under…
After nearly five years of closure, I’m thrilled to announce that tours to North Korea are finally resuming in February 2025. This marks a huge step forward for both travelers and the country itself as it begins to reopen to the world. The first research trip will head into the Rason Special Economic Zone on…
