Travel insurance is a subject most people don’t really like talking about. And it’s completely understandable. Some companies make it sound very convoluted, and some of them are quite expensive. Most people think it’s just another added cost that may or may not break their budget that they’re trying really hard to minimise. Every cent counts when it comes to budgeting for travels. However, is saving a couple of dollars worth it in comparison to having peace of mind? Travel is fun. Adventures in the jungle are fun. Until of course, you contract malaria from an infected mosquito and starts feeling …
Tranquility captured in Stunning Photo of Japan
Travel Bucket List #1: Yamanashi Prefecture: Encircled with mountains, abound with lakes, valleys and hillside orchards, Yamanashi District is situated next to the western part of Tokyo and southeast of central Japan. Yamanashi is known for its various places of natural beauty such as Mt. Fuji and Fuji Goko, however it also hosts various historic ruins left for posterity by the Takeda family of war lords who ruled the region in the 16th century —Takeda-jinja Shrine and Kai Zenko-ji Temple. Although Kyoto is Japan’s second largest city and one of the most popular tourist destination in Japan, Yamanashi has its own beauty …
How is Fish Sauce Made: A Visit With a Fish Sauce Maker
There were many times when the mention of fish sauce during dinner conversation at an Asian restaurant with non-Asian friends elicited disgust —that is, if the person I was walking to had heard of its existence. Some appreciated its role in southeast Asian food; others were repulsed by the thought of it. Even though I know it’s due to ignorance —the ones that were disgusted had heard it for the first time, it sill miffed me. I grew up with it. It isn’t something strange, it’s familiar, and infuses Asian dishes with so much flavour, if used properly. Fish sauce is not …
