Year of the Dragon Tet celebrations in Saigon
Garry Ho
March 19, 2024
The standard phrase to greet people with is “Chúc mừng
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A Description of life in Hong Kong
Garry Ho
March 8, 2022
Draw a flipbook and you’ll be amazed at every page
11 ideas for your first week in HCMC
Garry Ho
January 29, 2024
District 1 is considered the downtown area and is home
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
Meeting people at HafH THE LIFE Fukuoka
Garry Ho
October 17, 2023
The lobby of this hostel is stylishly designed and on
Jeju Air from Busan to Fukuoka
Garry Ho
October 14, 2023
A tip for travelling in Japan is to keep cash
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.
Dining and restaurant phrases for Cantonese practice
Garry Ho
March 29, 2024
If you’re learning Cantonese for the first time, you may
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.
Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City
Garry Ho
January 21, 2024
The Singapore Airlines crew were charming in appearance and hospitable
11 ideas for your first week in HCMC
Garry Ho
January 29, 2024
District 1 is considered the downtown area and is home
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.
Jeonpo Cafe Street near Seomyeon is popular for young people
Garry Ho
August 30, 2023
Jeonpo Cafe District was previously more of an industrial and
Things to do around Busan Train Station
Garry Ho
August 28, 2023
The birth of Texas Street dates back to the Korean
Interesting facts about life in Busan
Garry Ho
October 9, 2023
I stayed in Busan for 37 nights, and these are
한양왕순대돼지국밥 for lunch, then Good ol’ days cafe for work
Garry Ho
August 18, 2023
Having seen the word sundae used on a few restaurant
Forming connections in a new city
Garry Ho
September 8, 2023
The merchants on the Silk Road wouldn’t have known how
Saturday nights with Busan Aussie Club
Garry Ho
September 2, 2023
Led by Hannon, a local Korean who was inspired to
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.
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.
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.
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.