The best Saigon cooking classes, street food tours and culinary experiences include everything from the hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chefs in state-of-the-art kitchen studios to in-depth street food tours on foot, motorbike or taxi to off-the-beaten-track neighbourhoods and street food hubs hidden down alleyways. We’ve long said that the fastest way to get … Read more
The best restaurants in Asia for 2023 according to voters of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List were announced in Singapore this week. At #1 is Le Du restaurant in Bangkok, a contemporary Thai, casual fine diner helmed by the immensely talented and sustainably minded Thai chef, Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn. His restaurant Nusara, a tribute to … Read more
Vietnamese coffee made with condensed milk, egg, yogurt or coconut cream beats dalgona coffee any day. So after you’ve experimented with whipped coffee and participated in the #dalgonacoffeechallenge we challenge you to spoil yourself this weekend and make these delicious Vietnamese coffees. Vietnamese coffee made with condensed milk, egg, yogurt, or coconut cream are some … Read more
Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more
Why you need to go to Vietnam this year beginning with the fact that I’m hosting a delicious Vietnam Cuisine and Culture Tour in July-August and there are brilliant flights deals with Vietnam Airlines right now. Then there are the new boutique hotels and restaurants, some of Asia’s best street food, and fantastic shopping. Vietnam … Read more