The Maldives – a paradise floating on azure seas. This Islamic nation has a little-known traditional stimulant called “Supari.” Also known as dried betel nut or Areca Nut, my unexpected encounter with this curious food happened at a small café on a local island. What is Supari?: A Traditional Stimulant Rooted in Islamic Culture Supari […]
Betel nut shops in Taiwan – as common as convenience stores? Walking through the back alleys of Taiwan, you’re bound to encounter a distinctive sight: small shops with signs featuring the characters “檳榔” (betel nut) written in a unique calligraphic font, and shop owners dozing inside. These are Taiwan’s betel nut shops, and as someone
Using bicycles will make your mobility much easier during your Taiwan trip! In the past, affordable taxis were a great ally for tourists in Taiwan, but with recent inflation, frequent use has become more challenging. Amid this situation, the public bike-sharing system “YouBike (UBike)” is gaining renewed attention. Taiwan is actually a bicycle-advanced country, home
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗙𝗖𝗨𝗞 (@fcuk) Walking through the streets of Britain, you might occasionally spot a logo that makes you do a double-take. Yes, it’s the letters “fcuk” – at first glance easily mistaken for a certain four-letter word. This provocative string of characters is actually the abbreviation for
Can you imagine what the night streets of holy Medina are like? Today, I’ll be reporting on “Quba Front,” a popular nightspot among locals. In Saudi Arabia, people’s real day actually begins after sunset. Saudi Arabian Lifestyle Rhythm – Why People Come Alive at Night As I mentioned in my previous article about AlUla, in
Did you know that China, just next to Japan, has vast deserts that rival those of Arabia? On a day when freezing winds swept across the dunes, I visited the Kumtag Desert, which spreads across the eastern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In this land where the ancient Loulan Kingdom once flourished, endless
Continuing from my previous article, I’ll report on the experience of following a suspicious guide in Tunisia, which resulted in unexpected high expenses. You can read the previous article here A New Adventure at the Perfume Shop While the excitement of purchasing the carpet had yet to cool down, the young man suggested, “Let’s go
Tunis Old Town (Medina) “Never follow them under any circumstances!” When researching Tunis’ old town (Medina), this warning phrase appears almost without fail. The topic of suspicious guides approaching you on the street is a standard subject mentioned in every travel blog about the area. I had read such information before my trip. But honestly,
When searching for budget airfares, you’ll almost always come across China Eastern Airlines. In my previous article, I explained in detail the background of their amazingly low pricing, but this time I’ll focus on my actual flight experience, including a detailed report on their sister company, Shanghai Airlines. Check out my previous article here! About
Continuing from my previous post, I’ll now report on our stay at “Koh Kood” (also written as Ko Kut), Thailand’s hidden gem beach resort island. Blissful Beach Time After putting our luggage in the room, I eagerly headed straight to the beach. Stretching before me was an endless white sandy beach. The sensation of sand