One morning, we got up at 3:30am to queue up at Tsukiji Market for the tuna auction, which is a must for sashimi fans and the equivalent of Christians going to church, or Buddhists going to the temple—you get my point. The tuna auction itself, held in a massive warehouse with hundreds of...
On our first (and only) night in Vancouver, we stayed in cozy, picturesque, right-by-the-harbor downtown and opted for some Japanese. Many of our friends who’ve been to or lived in Vancouver either recommend something Japanese-y, or a specific Japanese restaurant, so we figured this was the...
Christmas Getaways
I’m going to be in the Kong for the holidays for the first time, and I wanted to take advantage of the four-day weekend. It’s pretty crass: I’m motivated solely by how cheap the flights are, and discovered that Taipei and Manila—with domestic flights to...
We started off early Saturday morning, having arrived the night before, tired as foxes after a 3.5-hour flight. Exploring outside our hotel (the historically majestic but strangely laid out Fullerton near Boat Quay), we stumbled into a modest little shopping mall and grabbed a local-style food...
Trains aren’t always easy to love. Ask someone on a packed train carriage what word first springs to mind when you say “railway” and chances are it’ll be anything except “adventure.”
But you know, there’s something rather special about railways; something...
For Asia-based travelers, South America is an undeniably exotic destination. One of the hardest parts of the world to reach in terms of cost and distance, the continent offers cultures, sights and landscapes so different to most of Asia that a rewarding and varied travel experience is virtually...
Our seasonal travel issue may highlight far-off destinations, but you don’t have to go a long way to feel like you’ve really taken a break. My recent trip to Macau—complete with good food, a hotel room bigger than most Hong Kong flats and a winning streak at the MGM’s $100...
Accommodation choices for backpackers and budget travellers have long been limited to dorm-style hostels and low-quality rooms down dodgy alleys. No longer. It’s 2011, and we have to thank all the young entrepreneurs who have pioneered much nicer options for flashpackers (aka upscale...
Taipei's Big Six
Sure, just about everyone’s been to Taipei—and why wouldn’t you? A stone’s throw away from Chek Lap Kok, this kicking city has plenty to offer foodies, night owls and creative types alike. So next time you’re taking a weekend break in the ROC, be sure...
Give It Some
What’s Valentine’s Day without a somethin’ somethin’ to commemorate it with? Here’s our pick of the coolest, most original gifts you’re likely to find in town.
Veggie Delight
Perhaps your beloved is struggling to fit into that sexy little number you...
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