Bat Trang ceramic village tour and pottery class
If you love dinnerware and you're curious about how they're crafted, this is for you.
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When I first wrote a blog post about the “tingi” shopping habits of Filipinos in 2013, I was only …
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In my eyes, Japan is still beautiful and the Japanese are still a lovely people, but…
Last year’s trip to Japan was a whirlwind; this time, it’s a two-week trip. When you …
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In Japan last year, I sought out the best spots to view the crimson foliage not knowing that I was …
The carrot cupcake at Yellow Chair Cafe in Saigon
When Alex and I attended a coffee class in Saigon in early March of 2019, there was a short break …
In Taipei, we skipped the night markets and headed for Tamsui Old Street
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Several months ago, I was reading up on Grindelwald, checking out accommodations and wondering how …
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How the British obsession with tea shaped Hong Kong
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