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What is Chuseok Holiday? Korean Thanksgiving 2025
While exploring the Chinese Mid-Autumn festival, I found out that this lunar celebration holds great significance across various Asian...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Aug 23, 20245 min read
Why Do People Eat Mooncake 2025: The Autumn Chinese Delicacy
As the autumn festival approaches, a special treat starts appearing in bakeries and markets across China and other parts of Asia. Round,...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Aug 16, 20245 min read
Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 - Chinese Moon Appreciation Day
I've always been fascinated with Chinese festivals. They often manage to bind a unique legendary relevance to regular seasonal...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Aug 10, 20244 min read
What is Luk Chup? - All About the Thai Marzipan (Mung Bean Dessert)
I saw these cute little spongey fruit-shaped candies trending on TikTok recently and decided to go down the rabbit hole. These sweet mung...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Aug 3, 20244 min read
Kava Drinks: All About The Pacific's Calming Elixir Cocktail
Since recently, the South Pacific has been making its way into the cups and consciousness of people around the globe with a unique...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jul 21, 20245 min read
What is Laver Seaweed (Nori): All you need to know about it
If you've ever had sushi, you've probably encountered a type of seaweed called laver or nori. This fascinating and nutritious marine...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jul 18, 20245 min read
Travel in Thailand Asia: Places to Visit in Bangkok 2025
Thailand has to be one of the best travel destinations in Asia. It's such a beautiful country, with amazing culture and food, very...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jul 11, 202410 min read
Sri Lanka Visa and Travel Insurance 2024: Do I need them?
For those remote workers, backpackers and burned-out corporate folks planning a trip to Sri Lanka, have you secured your Sri Lanka Visa...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jun 30, 20245 min read
Fascinating Things about Chongqing: The China Cyberpunk City
If you love futuristic skylines, neon-lit streets, and a city that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie, then you'd definitely love...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jun 23, 20248 min read
22 Must-Try Foods in Turkey 2025 - What's Overrated? - Istanbul & Cappadocia Edition
When it comes to Turkey, food is undeniably a highlight. Istanbul, in particular, stands as the cradle of the Eurasian food scene, with...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jun 16, 202412 min read
Dragon Boat Festival 2025: What is it? And why do people eat Zongzi?
When the 5th month of the Lunar calendar arrives, the Chinese celebrate a rather unique festival. This isn't about religious pursuits but...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Jun 7, 20246 min read
Japan's Century-Old Oden: What does Japanese Oden taste like?
For most of us, Japanese food is a hit or miss. It's either a delicious treasure or an unusual, fish-focused cuisine. If you're a fan of...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
May 31, 20245 min read
Is Kimchi Chinese or Korean? Difference between the Two
Kimchi, a longstanding staple in Korean households have always been the star of Korean food around the world. For real, are you even a...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
May 26, 20245 min read
European Side or Asian Side: Istanbul Guide - What to know?
A trip to Turkey isn't complete without visiting Istanbul. No matter how many times you travel to Turkey, you'll always want to take a...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
May 16, 202410 min read
Chinese Osmanthus Cake: The Mid-Autumn Moon Magic
If you're a fan of Chinese dramas, especially historical ones, you've probably seen a sweet treat known as Osmanthus cake often...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
May 9, 20245 min read
Şalgam Suyu - All About the Beloved Pickle Juice in Turkey
During our budget 10-day Turkey trip this year, we stumbled upon a pretty unusual drink we'd never encountered before. Spending 7 days...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
May 2, 20245 min read
What to Pack for Southeast Asia 2025? Asia Travel Essentials
Summer's here! What more could we ask for than sun, sea, sand and all things Asian? As we've experienced, the world of travel keeps...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Apr 21, 202411 min read
Lock Throat Peach: The Late 80s' Chinese Candy - Where to find?
The Chinese yellow lemon-like candy is taking the internet by storm, like how Luk Chup is trending on TikTok. But it turns out, we've...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Apr 12, 20245 min read
What is Zultanite?: A Precious Gem or Another Tourist Trap in Turkey 2025
Zultanite Gemstone Did your tour guide from the Green Tour in Cappadocia lead you to a gem store to introduce Zultanite? They say that...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Apr 8, 20246 min read
How to apply for Turkey Tourist Visa for Sri Lankans - Personal Experience
Since our return from Turkey, we've been flooded with questions about how to apply for Tourist Visas as Sri Lankans. Getting a Tourist...
Afrah Fazlulhaq
Apr 5, 20246 min read
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