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I Tried Durian From 3 Different Southeast Asian Countries So You Don’t Have To

“Durian is a metaphor for how funky or possibly gross Southeast Asian cuisine can be,” said Chawadee Nualkhair, an author and food writer based in Bangkok. “It’s a way to illustrate foreignness … a shorthand for wacky.” That’s the view…

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Where Can I Go With My Norwegian Passport?

Current Norwegian passports are red in colour, with the coat of arms of Norway emblazoned in the top left of the front cover. The passport, along with the national identity card allows for the freedom of movement in any of…

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Japan Travel Diary: Week 4

Somebody once told me Nordic countries and Japan have a lot in common in the way we see life. We like minimalist stuff, we find happiness in the little things, and we have great eyes for design. I don’t disagree.…

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3 Must-have Experiences in Norway

People have been asking on my Patreon for years: Please make travel guides for Norway! After all, that’s my home country, right? Well, I’ve definitely made quite a few videos about Norway. You can find them on my YouTube channel.…

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Captivated by Vietnam’s Prison Island: Tips for Enjoying Con Dao

During the French colonial era Côn Đảo Islands were made infamous for its penal facilities and the notorious “tiger cages”. Once regarded as “hell on earth”, the Islands now hold a national park, luxurious resorts, and prison private tours. Beside the prison facilities which are…

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Portugal’s Coffee: A Sumptuous and Delectable Treat

When we say coffee, Portugal isn’t always the first country that comes to mind. That’s why it shocked me the first time I went to Portugal just how much the Portugese love their coffee! I sat at this little cafe…

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Tracing the Origin of Udon

Udon (饂飩, usually written as うどん) is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called…

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Chatting with Annisa from Jakarta

Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.

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This Is How I Kill Time at Airports

You turn up to the airport with plenty of time before your flight boards, only to discover, to your horror, that your flight has been delayed by several hours! Going home or back to your hotel isn’t really an option,…

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Japan Travel Diary: Week 3

What about moving away from Tokyo a little? I’m standing in front of a famous canal in Osaka. It travels through rows of buildings, and tourists get to enjoy the sight of the city from the vantage point of a…