Being a solo traveler in Tokyo is easy. It’s a very safe city and there are lots of things you can do on your own. Through the week, I had …
Pastis used to be one of my favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in New York City, but then it closed and I thought it had shut down for good. …
Kin Ramen popped up on my radar, when I was browsing GoogleMaps, looking for a good place for ramen on a Friday night. In New York, most ramen shops are …
The mango season in Thailand peaks from April to June, and although you can get mango all year round, it is during this time of the year that they taste …
After my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when I’m in that area. Not so much because …
Morning coffee at Tea Garden in Mae Sot is such a nice experience. The cafe is tucked away, just off the busy Intharakiri Road, and the small tables in the …
This pasta dish is top of mind, when I’m craving something quick and tasty, but with nothing in the fridge. It’s incredibly simple, and once the pasta is cooked, the …
Being a solo traveler in Tokyo is easy. It’s a very safe city and there are lots of things you can do on your own. Through the week, I had …
Tokyo is a great place for second-hand bargains, and Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market is one of my favorites. In addition to clothes you’ll also find all sorts of home décor, …
Jumble Store is a Japanese second-hand chain with several branches spread throughout the city. Last season’s dresses and shirts from international designers occupies the shelves alongside one-of-a-kind items from smaller …
On the 52nd floor in the elegant Park Hyatt hotel, high above Tokyo’s bustling streets, is New York Bar. This is the place to sip Bellinis and listen to live …
I don’t know how long Motown has been around, but it seems like forever! Located one stair up in an anonymous-looking building on the busy street Gaien-higashi-dōri, Motown 1 is …
It would be a shame to visit Tokyo without visiting a karaoke bar, and Karaoke Kan is an obvious choice, if you are in Roppongi as the Roopongi branch is …
Craft beer bars can sometimes feel a bit like man-caves, but this is not the case for Goodbeer Faucets. The sleek interior combined with the location in the middle of …
Ginza Lion is a chain of beer halls run by Sapporo Brewery, and one of the most popular branches is located in the heart of Ginza. Dating back to 1934, …
T.Y. Harbor is a brewery and restaurant located right at the waterfront. The extensive international menu is full of tempting bites, and the restaurant is especially known for tasty, American-style …
Numazuko is a kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi chain known for their particularly fresh and tasty seafood, and compared to the other kaiten sushi places I’ve been to, there’s no doubt that Numazuko …
Mysterious is one of the strangest restaurants I have ever visited. The interior looks like a space station, and you are politely requested to leave your shoes and coat in …
Traditional Japanese sweets, wagashi, might be an acquired taste, and it might not be love at first sight or bite, but when you first get hooked, it’s for life. Minamoto Kitchoan …
Midori Sushi is one of my favorites for good, affordable sushi in Tokyo. The chain has several outlets throughout the city, but the most popular branches are the one in …
When I’m in Bangkok, I usually get a massage every day and through the years, I think I’ve had more than 100 massages in the city. I might have overdone …
Hoy Tod Chao Lay is a street kitchen/restaurant close to Thong Lo BTS Station. I went there to check out their pad thai, which is wrapped in a crispy shell …
BTS SKYTRAIN One of the most efficient ways of getting around in Bangkok is the BTS Skytrain. A Skytrain trip is slightly more expensive than other means of transportation in …
Wonder where Bangkok’s artsy hipster crowd is hiding? Well look no further. WTF is the place to go for delicious drinks, tasty bar food and art exhibitions. Yes, you heard …
Wine Connection started out as a wine shop/wine importer, but now business includes several branches of wine bars across the city. The one at Rainhill was the first bar to …
Located right in the middle of the epicenter of Bangkok’s nightlife, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Oskar is the perfect place to start a night out. This laid-back, yet classy bistro/bar has …
Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower may have Bangkok’s best views, but when it comes to atmosphere and classy interior, I prefer sipping my Mai Tais at Long Table in …
Bangkok really knows how to rooftop and one of the hottest places right now for drinks with a view is Above Eleven down Sukhumvit Soi 11. It was Annie, who told me …
Sampeng Lane Market (or just Sampeng) is probably the best place in Bangkok to buy inexpensive jewelry and all sorts of knick-knack. Despite the name, the market is located down …
Platinum Fashion Mall is one of my favorite places to go shopping for inexpensive clothes in Bangkok. In addition to clothes and shoes, there are also shops selling bags and accessories. …