Community, espresso and remote work at Poool Sapporo
Garry Ho
November 3, 2023
For a digital nomad, bookworm or student, Poool is one
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Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City
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January 21, 2024
The Singapore Airlines crew were charming in appearance and hospitable
Best cafes in Los Angeles to work and study at
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March 29, 2023
With the comfort of good coffee and food, you’ll want
Best places to work and study in Fukuoka city
Garry Ho
October 25, 2023
I also discovered that Fukuoka is one of the most
A stroll around Nakajima Park in Sapporo
Garry Ho
December 30, 2023
Sights, or sites, need to have social value. Often, people
Best cafes for remote work in Ho Chi Minh City
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May 28, 2024
In the 38 nights I spent in Ho Chi Minh
Plan your itinerary with our local guides
Our articles bring you itinerary tips, local experiences and international perspectives. They are helpful for travellers, aspiring digital nomads, and those curious about cultures.
Fast and friendly food places in Downtown Los Angeles
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April 8, 2023
Simple and convenient meals in the bustling area of Downtown
Saturday nights with Busan Aussie Club
Garry Ho
September 2, 2023
Led by Hannon, a local Korean who was inspired to
Community, espresso and remote work at Poool Sapporo
Garry Ho
November 3, 2023
For a digital nomad, bookworm or student, Poool is one
Nightlife in the Kyungsung university area of Nam-gu, Busan
Garry Ho
August 25, 2023
If during your night out in Kyungsung university area you’ve
Year of the Dragon Tet celebrations in Saigon
Garry Ho
March 19, 2024
The standard phrase to greet people with is “Chúc mừng
Hike in Sai Kung to Sai Wan Beach in Tai Long Wan
Garry Ho
July 28, 2024
What you may not expect to find is a hike
Travel guide for Hong Kong
See and understand one of the world’s most densely populated cities through the eyes of a local. Hong Kong is a destination for foodies, nature lovers, young professionals, and shoppers.
Hike in Sai Kung to Sai Wan Beach in Tai Long Wan
Garry Ho
July 28, 2024
What you may not expect to find is a hike
Dining and restaurant phrases for Cantonese practice
Garry Ho
March 29, 2024
If you’re learning Cantonese for the first time, you may
Traditional Cuisine at Hong Kong Cooked Food Centres
Garry Ho
August 8, 2024
These markets are where the freshest seafood is displayed and
A Description of life in Hong Kong
Garry Ho
March 8, 2022
Draw a flipbook and you’ll be amazed at every page
Popular cafes and nightlife in Hong Kong
Garry Ho
June 19, 2024
Hong Kong is one of the best cities in the
Visiting Link CentralWalk in Futian CBD Shenzhen
Garry Ho
November 2, 2024
From being designated as a Special Economic Zone during China’s
Travel guide for Ho Chi Minh City
This vibrant, buzzing commercial centre of Vietnam is perfect for younger travellers and people of love coffee. The nightlife is energetic with plenty of hidden bars, and the locals are sociable people. The cafes in Saigon are often big, pleasantly designed, and perfect for a day of study or remote work.
Best cafes for remote work in Ho Chi Minh City
Garry Ho
May 28, 2024
In the 38 nights I spent in Ho Chi Minh
8 weekend things to do in Saigon
Garry Ho
August 31, 2024
Today’s article is going to be a bit different. It’s
Beginner-level Vietnamese phrases to know for travelling
Garry Ho
February 3, 2024
Being a Cantonese speaker, I recognise the similarity in complexity
Nightlife activities for expats in Ho Chi Minh City
Garry Ho
July 23, 2024
The biggest city in Vietnam has a love for fun,
11 ideas for your first week in HCMC
Garry Ho
January 29, 2024
District 1 is considered the downtown area and is home
Local Restaurants to visit in Ho Chi Minh City
Garry Ho
April 25, 2024
A sure way to discover reliable restaurants is to type
Travel guide for Busan
The second most populous city in South Korea has a more relaxed, outdoor personality in comparison to Seoul. Busan is where you can enjoy paddle-boarding at beaches in Haeundae and Gwangalli, or dining out in Seomyeon or Nampo-dong.
A Twosome Place in Nampo-dong then visiting Jagalchi area
Garry Ho
September 6, 2023
A quote has recently replayed itself in my head: “Hardwork
Things to do around Busan Train Station
Garry Ho
August 28, 2023
The birth of Texas Street dates back to the Korean
Forming connections in a new city
Garry Ho
September 8, 2023
The merchants on the Silk Road wouldn’t have known how
Nightlife in the Kyungsung university area of Nam-gu, Busan
Garry Ho
August 25, 2023
If during your night out in Kyungsung university area you’ve
Jeju Air from Busan to Fukuoka
Garry Ho
October 14, 2023
A tip for travelling in Japan is to keep cash
Food and cafe experiences around Nampo Station
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September 26, 2023
Outside Nampo station, you will find the buzzing cosmopolitan road
Travel guide for Fukuoka
The largest city in Japan’s southern Kyushu island is where Tonkotsu ramen was born. Hakata is the name of the central business district of Fukuoka, as well as the style of Tonkotsu ramen that is known for deeply savoury soup, chashu, and chewy noodles.
Places for solo dining in downtown Fukuoka
Garry Ho
February 9, 2024
The downtown area (represented mainly by Hakata, Tenjin, and Nakasu)
Top night time activities in downtown Fukuoka
Garry Ho
February 24, 2024
As the sun sets, there are plenty of sights and
Best places to work and study in Fukuoka city
Garry Ho
October 25, 2023
I also discovered that Fukuoka is one of the most
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at PayPay Dome
Garry Ho
October 2, 2023
The crowd was in unison with emotion at every achievement
Jeju Air from Busan to Fukuoka
Garry Ho
October 14, 2023
A tip for travelling in Japan is to keep cash
Meeting people at HafH THE LIFE Fukuoka
Garry Ho
October 17, 2023
The lobby of this hostel is stylishly designed and on
Travel guide for Seoul
K-pop, fashion, international Netflix shows and stone bowl soups may come to mind when someone mentions “Seoul”. There’s that and so much more. South Korea’s capital city bursts with things to do, from breakfast in the trendy neighbourhood of Hongdae, to shopping in the streets of Myeongdong, to drinking in the international pubs of Itaewon.
First class with 1MILLION Dance Studio in Seongsu-dong
Garry Ho
July 19, 2024
At 1MILLION Dance Studio, there are 3 main types of
Restaurant Guide for foodies in Seoul
Garry Ho
August 26, 2024
I’ve flown on Asiana Airlines before, and I am tempted
Remote work cafes in Seoul for digital nomads
Garry Ho
July 11, 2024
From the perspective of a digital nomad, venues from coffeehouse
Casual local restaurants around Gangnam Seoul
Garry Ho
June 13, 2024
I stayed in Seocho, a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood in
Travel guide for Bangkok
Perhaps the first city that comes to mind when thinking about south-east Asia, the capital of Thailand has a smorgasboard of food experiences. The wok-tossed Pad Thai from a hawker stall tastes just as delightful as a sumptuous meal at one of Bangkok’s many five-star hotels. The Mandarin Oriental houses restaurants overseeing the glittering Chao Phraya River.
Somboon seafood in Bangkok is home to fried curry crab
TCB Atlas
February 24, 2023
When people think of seafood in Bangkok, it’s rare that
Mark Wiens restaurant in Bangkok specialises in Pad Kaprao
TCB Atlas
February 26, 2023
In fact, Phed Mark is owned by Mark Wiens along
Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok
TCB Atlas
March 17, 2023
If you also enjoy slower, more sophisticated experiences like spending
ICONSIAM is a massive lifestyle precinct overlooking Chao Phraya river
TCB Atlas
February 25, 2023
With an investment totalling 55 billion baht (~ 1.5 billion
View ARUN is a rooftop restaurant and bar with unparalleled photo opportunities
TCB Atlas
February 27, 2023
The rooftop restaurant has an immediate view of Chao Phraya
Jazz music at The Bamboo Bar inside the legendary Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
TCB Atlas
February 26, 2023
The original structure was opened more than 146 years ago
Travel guide for Sapporo
The largest city in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido is where miso ramen comes from! Slurp down bowls of full-bodied soup in Susukino, and enjoy fresh seafood from Nijo Market. The downtown area around Odori is super pleasant for a stroll – make sure you take a photo of the iconic Sapporo TV Tower.
Visiting Nijo Market, Hokkaido University and Sapporo Factory
Garry Ho
January 14, 2024
In a foreign environment, it’s human nature to seek what
Night time experiences in downtown Sapporo
Garry Ho
November 7, 2023
The busiest areas of Sapporo are in Odori and Susukino,
Community, espresso and remote work at Poool Sapporo
Garry Ho
November 3, 2023
For a digital nomad, bookworm or student, Poool is one
Delicious restaurants in Sapporo
Garry Ho
November 26, 2023
Walk into a Matsuya or Yoshinoya, and there will be
6 ways to familiarise with life in Sapporo
Garry Ho
January 7, 2024
From spending a month there, I appreciated the lifestyle of
A stroll around Nakajima Park in Sapporo
Garry Ho
December 30, 2023
Sights, or sites, need to have social value. Often, people