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As a city with deep culture ingrained in its very soul, Hong Kong is a place both unknown and familiar, both expansive and compact. These contradictory traits are reflective of an unimaginable quantity and variety of food options packed into a scant 415 square miles. Decades of british influence created an established bridge between western and Chinese cuisine, so your tastebuds don't have to choose which side of the culinary divide you are going to eat.   From traditional Cantonese fare to English high tea, Hong Kong has it all. From the most commonplace to the downright bizarre, you just have to keep your eyes (and your internet browser) peeled to find that hidden delicacy that lurks in every corner of its streets and districts. Hong Kong ha...

Staring out of the window and gazing upon the island as it slowly disappears from my sight, i whispered softly, " Ill be back"glancing up at my wife, i could see her sharing the same sentiments as me. I love travelling because it enriches my life and open my eyes to see beyond the daily hustle and bustle of big cites. For this trip, I was in Okinawa island for three weeks. This is my third time visiting Japan, having been to Nagoya, Tokyo, and Hokkaido a few years back. The Battle of Okinawa during World War II may be the first thing that some people recall whenever Okinawa is mentioned. This battle lasted for 82 days and the island was placed under American ruling after World War II until May 15, 1972, it was reverted back to Japanese ruling. Today, Oki...

Here are four restaurants to try, each with its own distinctive food, impressive venue and lovely ambience.     Clifford Pier Situated on the waterfront of Singapore’s Marina Bay and part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Clifford Pier is a restaurant serving an extensive selection of local and regional traditional dishes. Built in 1930, Clifford Pier was the main landing jetty for regional maritime traders and immigrants before being transformed into a restaurant.   Candlenut The world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut is situated at COMO Dempsey. This chic restaurant recreates dishes taken from Peranakan classic cuisine with a modern twist while still preserving its authenticity.                ...

Singapore is one of Asia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. Some may think they know the place, where to shop and where to dine, but, as I was reminded on a recent visit, Singapore is forever evolving and changing. No matter how often you visit, there is always much more to discover. Here are some of my recent discoveries The Ultimate Food Journey The Ultimate Food Journey is the creation of Tribe Tours and offers privately guided tours curated by local people who wish to interact with travellers and tourists and share their knowledge and experience. Our tour started at the Geylang Serai Market, which sells a lot of halal products, giving us a glimpse into the lives of local people and their typical daily visit to the market. Just a short walk across the market and a 2-minute walk from ...