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Duck Zhen: A Famous Duck Restaurant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
After enjoying our walk around Pier-2 Art Center on a sunny and humid Friday morning, we headed to Duck Zhen (鴨肉珍) for an early lunch. Since this long-standing duck specialty restaurant is a Bib Gourmand awardee, I had high expectations for the food. The restaurant offers only a few duck dishes, so we ordered duck… Read more
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Kindness Hotel Kaohsiung Review: An Unexpected Stay Near Kaohsiung Main Station
If you’re looking for a hotel near Kaohsiung Main Station, let me share our experience at Kindness Hotel. It wasn’t part of our original travel plan, but it turned out to be one of the best surprises of our Taiwan trip. How We Ended Up Staying at Kindness Hotel Originally, we booked Hub Hotel for… Read more
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Hanoi’s Trendy Cafés and an Unexpected Indian Food Stop
The Note Coffee One of the cafés that kept appearing on our Hanoi food searches was The Note Coffee, so we made sure to include it in our itinerary and finally see what all the hype was about. To be honest, the exterior of the building did not immediately impress me. The ordering area on… Read more
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Hidden Gem in Hanoi: The Unforgettable Fish Noodle Soups at Bún cá Hương Thuỷ – Hồng Phúc
My favorite Hanoi Fish Noodle Soups Read more
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Hanoi Street Food Finds: Crispy Bánh Xèo at Quay Bánh Xèo 22 Hàng Bồ and Savory Sticky Rice at Xôi Yến
Banh Xeo and Savory Sticky Rice in Hanoi Read more
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Banh Mi, Steamed Clams, and Fried Fermented Pork Rolls
After a long day of walking around and doing all the touristy things in Hanoi, hubby and I suddenly missed the bánh mì we loved back in Saigon in 2024. Every time we stepped out of our hotel, we noticed both tourists and locals eating at the same bánh mì stall, so we finally decided… Read more





