From nut milks to moringa, 2019 is chock full of exciting flavors for the true foodies of Asia.
Breaking Asia
Hitting Childhood HARD: Bizarre Kid’s Shows in Japan
Leave it to Japan to present post-apocalyptic donut kitties to cushion sweet childhoods.
Top LGBT-Friendly Vacation Spots in Asia
Asia is still mostly evolving when it comes to accepting the LGBT community, and it doesn’t hurt to zero in on places where the community is accepted… mostly.
Japan’s Problem With Celibacy and Sexlessness
Japan is on the brink of a national calamity with its declining birth rates that will affect a third of its population by 2060.
Vietnam’s Strangest, Tastiest Food
Vietnam is definitely the land of smiles – until you encounter some of its more unusual choices for fare.
China: The Global Counterfeiting Capital
International brands suffer from huge losses yearly to both organized crime and Chinese manufacturers who don’t give two cents if they’re infringing on intellectual property rights.
Traditional Beliefs in South Korea
Get to know South Korea’s deep-seated beliefs and traditions
Scary Urban Legends from Japan
Will the slit-mouthed woman pay you a visit tonight, too?
The Ride-Sharing Industry in Asia
With BILLIONS of trips completed in 2018, Asia remains the bastion of the global ridesharing industry
Top South Korea Travel Must-Knows
Don’t travel to South Korea without reading these timeless tips.
Famous Coffee From Asia
From Robusta to Kopi Luwak, Asia truly has it all.
Top 3 Cities to See in Thailand
There are so many reasons why Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is pegged as a tourist paradise.
Common Misconceptions About China’s Citizens
How well do we really know the Chinese?
Visiting Vietnam for the First Time: The Wary Backpacker Edition
Backpacking across Asia will bring some problems – it would be better to educate yourself before having your visa stamped.
India’s Kamuthi Power Plant: 2.5 Million Solar Panels and Counting
With its lofty aims of generating more power than what India actually needs, the Kamuthi solar power plant is an ambitious effort that will readily put coal in the shade.
Young Firebrands of Asia’s Designers
Asia’s Homegrown Designers to watch, Jolin Wu, Ashley Lim, J Moon
Duterte’s Legacy: Tokhang
A coined Visayan word that meant knock and appeal, the word is smattered with blood by the Philippines Drug War.
Asian Beauty Standards: The Real Ideals
What Does it Mean to be Beautiful in Asia? A quick look at image editing apps like Pitu, Meitu, and Snow from China and South Korea will reveal that not much has changed in terms of beauty standards in this region. East Asians, Southeast Asians, and much of the region still equate beauty with “softness,” “cuteness,” and “femininity.”
A Cure for Hangover? South Korea Has Some
From tea to morning recovery elixirs – does South Korea really have tonics to end dreaded hangovers?
The Worst Cities To Drive In Asia
What should be a pleasant trip from point A to point B can get interesting in some of the most congested places in Asia