“How many sleeps until New Year?” This expression is common in Japan and shows how much the Japanese look forward to having New Year’s Day. While China has its own New Year’s Day; however, Japanese New Year’s Day is on January 1st as with most other countries around the world. It is one of the […]
Turn your Christmas leftovers into an Asian-inspired festive feast! Christmas Day is the day for one of our greatest food celebrations, but by the first ball of the Boxing Day Test Match, the turkey is now as appealing as a devon sandwich. With fragrant spices that take you to colourful food markets, Asian cuisine is […]
I don’t do yoga! The mention of the ‘downward dog’ leaves me in a rhapsody of laughter. I’ve even tried goat yoga but broke away from the ‘peace circle’ to play with the therapy animals. Meditation … an excuse to compile the weekly grocery list. My pursuit of wellness is through travel. While Wellness Tourism […]
The Japanese love taking a bath – I am from Japan, so I know this more than anyone! Considered unusual and strange by many foreign visitors to Japan, the custom of public onsen bathing has been central to Japanese culture for centuries. Please enjoy my Beginner’s Guide to Japan’s Onsen Culture, where hopefully, I can […]
Tickle your Tastebuds with Delicious Asian Meals! Recently CNN came out with their list of Top 50 Foods from around the world, followed by a list that was specifically readers’ choice. Over 35,000 people have agreed that Asia takes the cake when it comes to cooking delicious meals! with the top ten all from different Asian countries. The most […]
No trip to Asia is without a little (or much) shopping. Many places in Asia can spot an Aussie from a mile away. Widely known for our strong accents, big smiles and inquisitiveness; we are typically always on the hunt for a great bargain. Like most Australians travelling through Asia, we often will find the […]