Suakin, once Sudan’s most important port, is a place where the past lingers. It was a major trade hub connecting Africa to Arabia and the world. But over time, it faded into near ruin, especially after the British moved the key routes to Port Sudan. Now, Suakin is a bit of a ghost town. The…
Having just spent an amazing Khmer New in Siem Reap, my 5th year in a row I was excited to end my trip by going through the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. Sadly it turns out though that the Angkor International Airport is not just far from the city and a “bit shit” but…
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 find yourself wandering the vibrant streets of Tripoli, with a hankering for a football shirt, you’re in for a bit of a wild ride. Football shirts in Tripoli are a unique part of the city’s bustling marketplace scene, and while they might not be the most high-end, they certainly come with their own…
While my recent trip to Rason was baller, it was also sad to see so many losses over Covid, such as the Czech Beer Bar, which is now a restaurant. But what’s the story behind the place, and might it even return? Well, yes, but no, but… The History of the Czech Beer Bar in…
I’ve had a rich run of form in Asia recently with apartotels (apartment hotels) and to a large degree the Glory Beach Resort has kept this run flowing. And much of it was right out of the blue, such as the impromptu fireworks display to mark the end of Chinese New Year. Ready for more…
