Taiwan is strongly associated with China, as citizens of both countries speak Mandarin, and China actually claims Taiwan as a territory. But ask any Taiwanese person where they're from, and they'll introduce themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese. This …
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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 …
Where To Stay In Seoul + Itinerary From A Local
Seoul has a little something for everyone, whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a lifelong lover of K-pop. The city is one of the biggest in the world, so when it comes to where to stay in Seoul, it's important to keep in mind what you want to …
From Big Family Business To Cacao Farmer & Beyond
It's the 1950's; your country is poor and in the throes of recovery from WWII— but in the south, there's the promise of land.The Japanese occupied the Philippines for 3 years, and after they were forced out, the country was devastated. Many …
Interview: Emily Stone, Co-Founder Of Uncommon Cacao
"Craft chocolate is still such a small industry that it's very rare that one, or even five craft chocolate makers would be able to purchase the entire harvest of one origin... they need the stability of a buyer who can bring on the cacao from the …
Where To Find Affordable Kobe Beef In Kobe, Japan
Japan is a place where people will pay a eighty bucks for a melon, five dollars for a chocolate truffle, and fork over hundreds for less than a pound of beef. I've never before witnessed such absurdity in pursuit of exclusivity. But I don't blame …
Metro Manila Chocolate & Where To Find It
In researching chocolate shops in Manila, I re-started the process several times. I couldn't seem to find any chocolate makers in Manila, or even get a good idea of where Manila begins & ends. It turns out that over the years, the metropolis …
What Is Tablea? All About Filipino Hot Chocolate (Sikwate)
I heard the word tablea— also spelled tableya— so many times over my first couple of weeks in the Philippines, back in early 2017. I even bought some honey tablea in Bohol a couple of years ago. Then again, when I went back in to research Philippine …
Chocolate On The Road: The Philippines Part 2
"I almost give up... It's very difficult, because you're dealing with these farmers who have been in this practice for 40 years, 50 years. It's really very difficult to change their mindset [overnight]."-Val Turtur, President of the Cacao Industry …
5 Delicious Davao City Chocolate Destinations
The Davao City chocolate scene is quite developed, with nearly a dozen local chocolate makers using local cacao to make chocolate. More often than not, this cacao is from their own farm. Despite that, most of this chocolate is really hard to find …
