Category Archives Asia

Strolling through a Christmas market sipping mulled wine or snuggled up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate, a cozy winter beverage warms the soul. Every culture has a particular version of these comforting, cold-weather drinks. The best part? Many of these winter concoctions are deliciously packed with immune-boosting ingredients to protect against the season’s nasty illnesses. Here’s…

If you’re an American, a fall foliage trip might evoke specific images of sweaters, coffee, and small towns in New England. But leaves change color worldwide, and there are far-flung places where you can witness the magic of the changing seasons in a new and exciting setting.  If you are planning a trip to Asia for the fall, consider elevating…

Ssam means “wrap” in Korean, and bap means “rice,” typically combining with meat and vegetables in a lettuce wrap to make a delicious and flavor-packed meal. Here we roast tender chicken thighs with savory soy sauce and sweet pomegranate juice, which cooks down into a deliciously sticky glaze that perfectly pairs with rice and crisp broccoli. The combinations are endless…

street food

Forget gourmet dining and expensive white tablecloth dinners. In Georgetown, Penang, an island on the Northwestern coast of Malaysia, street food reigns supreme.  For many of us, street food conjures ideas of deep-fried, cheap, greasy food, better suited for a snack on the way home from the bar than health food.  Yet, in Georgetown, street food is a culinary experience. …

Boats on a beach in thailand.

I frequently refer to Thailand as “Backpacking for Dummies.” You don’t come to Thailand in hopes of ditching the beaten track. You come for the ease. And perhaps the pad Thai.  The first time I ventured to the infamous sandy beaches in the south of The Land of Smiles, I was meeting my boyfriend after months apart. We’d both been…

Dinner Celebration in China

As a Westerner, your trip to Asia will be filled with exciting new experiences as well as a few challenges. The time difference, new foods, and complex itineraries can throw even the most experienced traveler for a loop. Perhaps the biggest challenge of all, however, will be the different customs and traditions you’ll encounter along the way. Navigating them successfully…

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