On a street corner amidst the crowds in Taipei, a couple of women fry up chou dou fu, creating a stench that can be smelt way before you see where it’s coming from. Better known as stinky tofu, this fermented tofu dish is certainly an acquired taste. Then there’s the cold chicken feet, double layered […]
Asia
Visit Sri Lanka and take care
Last week the FCO removed the warning against travelling to Sri Lanka. This follows China, India, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland having already lifted warnings, in May. Both Ireland and Australia still currently have warnings in place. Many British customers with future plans to visit Sri Lanka were waiting to see if warnings would change, so […]
My picks from: Singapore, recommendations for tourists
Many people stopover in Singapore en-route to somewhere else or they go there on business or to meet up with or visit friends. Often visitors will stay just a few days. Very few of these visitors take the time to be a tourist in the true sense of the word. They are just flying through. […]
5 of my favourite street foods in Penang
Penang, Malaysia, has some amazing food. Which sounds great in theory, but it can be a little overwhelming for first timers or those with a delicate stomach. So where should you start? I’m a strong believer in giving everything a try, although I would probably draw the line at brains! Most of the food in […]
Street art in Udaipur
Continuing my search for Street Art whilst in India, I was surprised to find areas with art in many cities. It certainly brightens the walls in places that could be considered ‘dirty’. In particular, the Street Art in Udaipur really surprised me. It’s a city with much creativity, particularly along the streets and on the […]
History and culture in Singapore
Despite Singapore being a small country, the island is one of the world’s most multicultural destinations. It’s financial centre encourages an expat community which has contributed to the diverse population. There is a great deal of history hidden amidst the modern streets. Those wishing to look under the surface of this exceptionally clean city-state, may […]