Bia Hoi – Drink Like a Local in Vietnam
Pull up a plastic stool, grab a bowl of peanuts, and shout “Mot-Hai-Ba-Dzo!” Bia hoi — northern Vietnam’s beloved “fresh beer” — is cheap, cheerful, and best shared with locals before it goes flat at sundown.
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Getting By In Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s rural entrepreneurs craft soap, incense and ornaments while battling unfair lending — stories of resilience, faith and community on India’s sun-baked plains.
Climb the Highest Peak in Singapore!
Sherpas and bottled oxygen are entirely optional on this less than arduous trek to the summit.
Taking The Slow Train Around Yangon
This four hour train trip is a great way to get a feel for how the locals live. Make friends and learn a few words of the language along the way.
Peanut Farming in Cambodia: Insight into Village Life
I spent a day stripping peanuts from stalks in a Cambodian village. And learnt a lot about how hard life can be, and how people can rise above the hardships.
Low Season on Koh Lanta
This island in the Andaman Sea has a casual atmosphere and an interesting history. Avoid the crowds by coming in July or August.
Climbing Fire Mountain
This is a tough climb in the dark. But at dawn you are rewarded with a view straight into the pit of fire and brimstone.
Kampot Pepper Is A Cambodian Treasure
Kampot pepper is regarded as the best in the world, and it retails for $600 per kilo in our markets. But where does it come from? Read on.
Overnighting on Komodo
Most visitors just take the day trip to Komodo to see the dragons. But you can stay overnight and be hosted by a friendly family.