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Touring the Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei: Taiwan’s Tea Capital
About an hour drive from Taipei you’ll find yourself in Pinglin District, Taiwan’s tea capital. Surrounded by lush hills, breathtaking scenery, and Shihding Ciandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake), Pinglin is one of the best day trips from Taipei. Pinglin District is known for its Tea Plantations and high quality Baozhong tea, which is a type of oolong tea. Tours of Pinglin Tea Plantation offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Taiwan’s tea culture, participate in a tea ceremony and sample tea, visit the Pinglin Tea Museum, and take pictures at a tea plantation. If you are a tea lover or like me, just interested in the experience and seeing…
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Okinawa Food Guide: Discovering the Island’s Must Try Dishes
This is post 19 of 19 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites Tour Day Trip To Cape Hedo, Okinawa Visit Zamami Island, Okinawa from Naha Hiji Falls Hike, Okinawa Tsuken Island Okinawa, aka “Carrot Island” Iriomote Island, Japan – Beaches, Jungles, and Wild Cats Okinawa World Heritage Sites Indiana Jones Trail, Okinawa Exploring Ie Shima, Okinawa Tunnel Rats, Exploring Okinawa’s WWII Caves…
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Cebu City Food Tour: Eat, Drink, and Explore
Cebu City, Philippines is rich in culture and history but is also known to be a haven for food enthusiasts. To fully explore the food scene here, it is highly recommended to join a Cebu City food tour. Let the professionals and locals guide you around Cebu and show you the historical monuments and all the best places for authentic dishes. From delightful dishes like Sisig to the downright weird food like Balut, we tried it all and want to share our Cebu City food tour experience to include how to book a tour, expectations, and the food we got to try. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Centres
Singapore’s Hawker Centres are unique and offer delicious assortments and affordable dishes that showcase Singapore’s rich food culture. For first time visitors to Singapore, navigating through a Hawker Centre can seem overwhelming and honestly a tad chaotic. I created this guide to provide you with all the tips and tricks I learned while staying in Singapore and eating at Hawker Centres, from proper etiquette and must try dishes to finding some of Singapore’s best Hawker Centres. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout the page, whether it be TripAdvisor, Booking.com. Agoda.com, or any other affiliate, I might receive commission at no…
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Booking a Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Centres and Street Food
You come to Singapore for food it’s as simple as that. One of the best ways to explore Singapore’s diverse culinary scene is by booking a Singapore Food Tour. Singapore is a melting pot of culture and it is reflected in its food scene. Why not book a Singapore food tour to start your trip, this is the best way to learn about Singapore’s diverse cuisine, figure out where to eat, and explore Singapore’s famous Hawker Centres. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout the page, whether it be TripAdvisor, Booking.com. Agoda.com, or any other affiliate, I might receive commission at…
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Kuala Lumpur Food Tour: Sampling Malaysia’s Culinary Delights
Malaysia’s vibrant capital city, Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of both cultures and cuisine. You can find a wide variety of delicious dishes in Kuala Lumpur from Chinese street food to Indian style satay cooking over charcoal. One of the best ways to eat like a local and sample some of the cities best foods is by doing a Kuala Lumpur food tour. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout the page, whether it be TripAdvisor, Booking.com. Agoda.com, or any other affiliate, I might receive commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, you can visit my affiliate…
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5 Must Visit Cafés in Hanoi for Coffee Lovers
If you are a coffee lover like me and find yourself in Hanoi, Vietnam, then you will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing coffee and cafés scattered throughout the city. Hanoi is not only known for its history, culture, and food but also for their coffee and cozy cafés. Although you can find amazing Vietnamese coffee all over Hanoi, some of the must visit cafés specialize in two variations of coffee made famous in Vietnam, egg coffee and coconut coffee. From cafés serving up thick and strong egg coffee to the cold and refreshing coconut coffee, here are 5 of the must visit cafés in Hanoi that we visited and…
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Our Guide to Night Markets in Taipei
This is post 4 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from Taipei Visiting Yehliu Geopark from Taipei by Bus Our Guide to Night Markets in Taipei Day Trip to Jiufen, Taiwan 15 Things to do in Taipei: Must-Do Attractions and Experiences Taroko National Park Day Tour: Hiking, Culture, and Natural Beauty Things to do in Hualien: From Taroko Gorge to Night…
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Our Favorite Restaurants in Iwakuni
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the mountain where Iwakuni Castle sits upon. For a city of its size, Iwakuni has a lot to offer. Check out the Kintai Bridge, learn about the famous White Snakes, and try some local cuisine. Iwakuni’s location makes it a popular outdoor destination. Surrounded by both mountains and oceans, there are…
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Japan’s Vending Machines
Any other destination, a vending machine is just that, a vending machine. If you travel to a place like North America, a vending machine is just a large bulky box that sells a few name brand items. You’ll see the same drinks and snacks in every other vending machine no matter where you are. But Japan’s Vending Machines are a thing of the future. Want a hot coffee? Or how about an ice cold tea? Not in the mood for a beverage, then perhaps a bowl of ramen or full pizza would cure that craving? That’s right, many vending machines in Japan carry other unique items. Many times, I walk…
