There’s a dichotomy to China where it wants to paint itself as living in the future (like Japan), so you now get robots doing shit and QR codes to pay for everything. Then you see a Chinese squat toilet and things are put into perspective. It is this that leads perfectly to the Craft Beer…
While the nightlife of Pyongyang formally at least was a little bit spartan, there are a few jewels in the rough that have kept people entertained over the years. One of these is the fairly infamous Golden Lane Bowling Alley. Originally opened in 1994 (during the Arduous March) it has retained its spot as a…
While less well known than its more illustrious neighbors the street food scene, as well as general culinary prowess of the Philippines is seriously underrated. They got great BBQ, classic dishes like sissig and balut, not to mention some mighty fine rum. Not all street food, much like people though are created equal? So where…
When it comes to Songkran or the “water fight festivals” a number of places claim not just its origins, but also to be the best place to party. These of course include Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and even parts of China. It is though in my very humble opinion that the only place to be for…
It was fate that took me to the Yam Hotel in Juba, but it was the kick ass value, the food, service and whole social scene that kept me there. For it turns out that not only is the Yam Hotel the best airport hotel in Juba it is about 5 minutes walk, but at…
Despite being a relatively small Japanese city with a somewhat dark past, Nagasaki punches way above its weight when it comes to bars and nightlife. This ranges from expensive sake joints to expat hangouts and the infamous coin bars that are frankly epic. In fact things are so good here not only is it worth…
