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?…
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…
Vietnam is a country that does many things well—street food, motorbikes, and, of course, drinking. Whether it’s downing ice-cold beers on tiny plastic stools, knocking back shots of rice wine at a countryside wedding, or celebrating a football victory with a city-wide booze-fueled motorcade, drinking in Vietnam is an experience in itself. This is a…
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…
Ever been strolling around a big Chinese city and wondered what is inside a Chinese office block? Well me too, so I decided to go to the top of one and walk down 29 whole floors to see what was going on. This was done at my office building in Shenzhen where we host the…
