I am actually surprised not many have been written about the South Melbourne Market. It's a must-visit in Melbourne as both a local and tourist. I am going back there soon for dim sim and Agatha's croissant.…
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When you are in Melbourne do try the Dim Sim from the South Melbourne Market or the Chinatown. It's sinfully good.…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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It’s understandable that when you travel to a new place, you don’t want to skip the main attractions. At least, I am not one to miss all the touristy stuff. I don’t mind being labelled a tourist, because hey, I am one! But from my days on the road, I have also gathered a…
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I first got to know Kalyan, the famous Indian food blogger, as an author of the Travel-Food Memoir (The Travelling Belly: Eating Through India's By-Lanes) while researching the connection between food and death in different cultures.…
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It's easy to spot what's so great about the Kuromon Ichiba market: its food culture, especially the extensive freshly cooked seafood.…
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I rarely recommended Jakarta, my hometown, to anyone who was visiting Indonesia. "Skip Jakarta, Indonesia has better places to discover" I would say about the city I spent more than two decades of my life in.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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"At least it’s not a butterfly!" I said, even though she just insulted the tattoo I flew thousands of miles and spent thousands of Yen for.…
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I noticed a new thing that Australian restaurants offer on the menu: the Feed Me option. It's when you let the restaurant choose it for you.…
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