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Navigating Kyoto

Navigating Kyoto

  Japan’s public transportation system is convenient and on time (on the dot!), but it can also be rather intimidating and confusing when you are researching it prior to your trip. There’s a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming to figure 

Stir-Fried Somen Noodles with Prawns & Veggies

Stir-Fried Somen Noodles with Prawns & Veggies

Somen are thin Japanese noodles made of wheat flour and are typically eaten cold with a light dipping sauce. I was craving for stir-fried noodles but only had somen in the kitchen cabinet so this recipe was a happy accident. They are sold in packets 

Exploring Ipoh’s Culinary Treats

Exploring Ipoh’s Culinary Treats

Ipoh is one of the most charming cities I’ve been to in Malaysia. Instead of redeveloping old colonial era buildings into gleaming but boring skyscrapers, the city has cleverly worked around to retain the heritage buildings whilst adding a whimsical flair to them. If you 

Quick & Easy Vegan Miso Udon Soup

Quick & Easy Vegan Miso Udon Soup

Are you starving and don’t want to potter about in the kitchen making a complicated dish? This is the recipe for you! As long as you have these ingredients in your fridge and pantry, it’s something you can throw together in about 15 minutes or 

Win a One Year Subscription to GPSmyCity!

Win a One Year Subscription to GPSmyCity!

GPSmyCity has been revolutionizing independent travel through the merging of technology and the expertise of travel writers. More than a dozen of my articles have been turned into GPSmyCity travel apps that can be used on the go as your personal travel guide. This year, 

Miso & Honey Glazed Salmon

Miso & Honey Glazed Salmon

This is an incredibly easy dish to throw together for when you feel a little too lazy to cook! In less than 30 minutes from start to finish, you will have an amazingly delicious and nutritious dish to savor! Enjoy it with rice, cauliflower rice 

Escape to Nature: Taiping, Malaysia

Escape to Nature: Taiping, Malaysia

To escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, visit the sleepy and charming town of Taiping, an hour’s drive away from Penang and Ipoh. After hungry travelers satiate their appetites with delicious old school dishes in Taiping, they can work off their calories 

Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Chicken & Mushroom Pie

For beginner bakers, it may seem intimidating to make your own pie from scratch, but it’s actually really simple! You don’t even need fancy equipment (even though it really speeds things up!) to make the pastry dough. As someone who have made both pasta and 

Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice Noodles)

Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice Noodles)

An extremely popular dish at just about every Thai restaurant in the US, pad see ew (translated to soy sauce noodles) is a humble street food that is now globally loved. I became enamoured with pad see ew at Pookie’s Thai Westlake, a popular restaurant 

A Tasty Adventure in Taiping, Malaysia

A Tasty Adventure in Taiping, Malaysia

Taiping is a small town located in Perak, Malaysia that is about an hour drive from Penang. It’s not typically on the radar of international tourists because of its laid back nature, but if you love food, it’s worth heading to Taiping for a few