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China

Gluten Free Travel in China

After Japan, China is the second hardest place to eat gluten free that I have ever travelled to. The general diet includes loads of soy sauce, dumplings, noodles, and fried foods. Communicating needs can be challenging and reading food labels ...

Gluten Free

How to Travel Gluten Free in Japan

Japan is one of the hardest countries to be gluten free that I have ever traveled to. Almost everything is served with soy sauce or breading, communicating or reading food labels is nearly impossible, and as Japan has one of ...

China

Bucket List: Hiking the Great Wall

A dream of mine for years has been to visit the Great Wall of China. I didn’t want to just show up and snap a photo however, I always envisioned hiking along the wall into the ruined sections, away from ...

Japan

Travel Guide: Japan on a Budget

Japan is an incredible country but is notoriously expensive for travellers. Accommodations can very expensive, and the costs of entertainment can be very high, especially in big cities. With a bit of planning, you can still enjoy some delicious cuisine, ...

Japan

Tokyo Must Do: Robot Restaurant

After several days in Tokyo, I found myself still searching for the weird, wonderful and electronic side of Japan I was hoping for. We had seen temples, eaten sushi, enjoyed a cat cafe and visited the animation area Akiabara for ...

General

Where to Stay in Tokyo

Tokyo is huge and diverse, so its important to stay in the right area for the kind of visit you are planning. For myself, I wanted to be in the action, have lots of dining options, easily able to get ...

Gluten Free

Gluten Free Travel in Thailand

Thailand is the land of smiles and delicious food, even for the gluten free traveler! Although there is a big language barrier here, there are many naturally gluten free dishes and with the assistance of a language card, I found ...

Photography

Thailand Photo Gallery

Although I was only in Thailand a week, I was able to get some amazing shots. I loved the nightlife and street food vendors of Bangkok, and the amazing temples, royal palace and ruins just outside the city. I would ...

Cambodia

Survival Guide: Riding in Tuk Tuks

The Southeast Asian experience wouldn’t be complete without a ride in a tuk-tuk. Here are some pointers for surviving your first tuk-tuk ride: What is a Tuk Tuk? Tuk Tuks come in a variety of sizes and styles depending on ...

Thailand

Best Bangkok Street Food

A trip to Thailand isn’t complete without enjoying some street food specialties. Thai food blends simple cooking with aromatic spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime, and basil. Spicy and sweet flavors blended together with coconut milk, nuts and fruit make ...