Afew months ago I talked about omiyage in Japan. A lot of people seemed intrigued about this aspect of Japanese culture so I thought I’d talk more about famous omiyage throughout the different regions of the country. If you don’t remember what an omiyage is, it’s like an obligatory souvenir that you bring back to give others, but […]
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Hong Kong is more than just a haven for shoppers or a paradise for foodies. While most people may not think of Hong Kong as an adrenaline-fuelled destination, there is plenty of adventure to be had there. With great weather year-round, outdoor activities are always an option that most people never even think about when […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of lanterns in a holiday market in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai seems to have an abundance of markets with a different one popping up almost every day of the week. From the famous Night Bazaar to the Saturday Market […]
Nowadays more and more university graduates are considering going overseas to teach English rather than going directly into an office job at home. Why? Well, it’s a great cultural experience or a fun gap year abroad with only slightly more responsibility than what they had in university, but the real reason most consider it? The money. Sure […]
Almost daily now many of you send me e-mails asking questions about teaching in Hong Kong. I’ve found that most of you actually have the same questions, so I thought it would be helpful just to put them all down in one place as a resource for you guys! Here are your frequently asked questions […]