Nervous about ordering food when you don’t know a lick of the local language? Here’s why you should go ahead and order it anyway.
I’m not a foodie and don’t go out of my way for food on my travels, but a lot of my memories of my first solo trip in Seoul were linked to the food I ate there.
Hoan Kiem Park and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are often listed as must-sees in Hanoi – here’s what I thought of these 2 places when I visited.
Some of my favourite stories and blog posts from 2011
Your best friend or your spouse is often your default travel buddy, but are they really your best option to travel with? Reflecting on travel companions and friendships.
2011 has been an awesome year for The Occasional Traveller – here’s a summary of some of the cool stuff that’s happened this year.
Want to soak in an onsen in Japan but unsure about what the rules are? Here’s everything you need to know about the bathing etiquette and what to expect.
Don’t get freaked out by the swarms of motorbikes – here’s how to survive the chaotic streets and beat Hanoi traffic
One of my favourite ways of getting around Vietnam was by train, even if one journey took 16 hours!