Every time I plan my next Vietnam itinerary, it's around the same thing: local chocolate. But because my best friend is from Saigon, on my trips I also inevitably get to sample foods and ingredients I might have have otherwise thought of, like street …
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Vietnamese Chocolate & Cacao Culture
While Vietnam isn't currently world-renowned for its cacao— though it's getting there— the country's locally-made chocolate has been growing in popularity over the last decade. Despite not being on anyone's radar 10 years ago, Vietnam is now one of …
13 Unique Vietnamese Desserts to Try in Vietnam
Vietnam does not make people think of sweets, by any means. In fact, you'll notice a lot of the same players in the Vietnam dessert scene: coconut, rice, bananas, and fruit jellies. This has much to do with what foods are able to grow in Vietnam, …
Vietnam Chocolate: Saigon Sôcôla Guide
It would be offensive to send you to a Godiva Chocolate in Vietnam. It really would be. After all that I've seen of the chocolate and cacao production in this country, imported chocolates are not the focus in Vietnam— though the country has more than …
Jeju Chocolate Guide: Korea’s Most Famous Chocolates
To those looking for the best chocolate in South Korea, well, quite frankly I'd send you elsewhere. Seoul's chocolate scene is much more developed than that of Jeju, while Busan chocolate is about on this same level. But for those of you specifically …
Where To Stay On Jeju + Itinerary From A Local
Even if you only have a few days to explore Jeju Island, maybe even just a weekend from Seoul or Busan, there's no reason you can't still make the most of it. Since I've been teaching English in South Korea, Jeju has by far become my favorite …
Chocolate On The Road: Taiwan
"Most Asian people care about their health. And the dark or black [chocolate] means health."-Joyce Lee, Founder & Chocolate Maker of JL ChocolateTaiwan has developed immensely over the several decades since Japanese occupation ended, often …
41 of the Best Chocolate Shops in Taiwan
"You come all this way just to see my farm, and I must show you it."When the owner & operator of TL Chocolates & Cacao Farm said this to us, we paused for a moment and reflected on how weird the situation might seem to him. These two …
Taiwanese Cacao & Chocolate Culture
Many people confuse the countries of Taiwan and China. Citizens of both places speak mostly Mandarin, and many share Chinese ancestry. But indigenous culture on Taiwan is not to be overlooked, accessible in the country's most prominent landmarks, …
Taiwan Itinerary: 7 Days Outside Taipei
Spending 7 days in Taiwan is perfect for seeing the country's varied landscapes, sampling local dishes, and getting a handle on the island's complex history. While most people start & end their visit in Taipei, I'd actually recommend getting off …
