Kampot Pepper – How Cambodian Farmers Rose To Be The Best In The World

December 22, 2020

On expansive farms in the green hills outside Kampot, Cambodia, are long green vines wrapped like snakes around 12-foot high brick towers and bamboo poles. Dotted along the bright green vines are small fruits – peppercorns – one of Cambodia’s finest export crops. The pepper farms of Kampot produce pepper which has been cultivated for … More Kampot Pepper – How Cambodian Farmers Rose To Be The Best In The World

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Taipei’s Bent Post Boxes

December 8, 2020

When Typhoon Soudelor swept through Taipei on the night of August 7th, 2015, it left behind an unexpected new tourist attraction. The leaning post boxes, damaged by the storm, are one of the city’s quirkiest and cutest attractions to discover! The post boxes on Longjiang Road started life as ordinary post boxes. The green box … More Taipei’s Bent Post Boxes

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The Most Expensive Grapes In The World – Japan’s Exclusive Ruby Roman Grapes

November 24, 2020

The most expensive table grapes in the world are Japan’s Ruby Roman Grapes. Wrapped and packaged in a display box, these grapes are each about the size of a ping pong ball, and are cultivated for their sweetness, size and perfect form. The grapes have been known to fetch exorbitant prices, sometimes costing thousands of … More The Most Expensive Grapes In The World – Japan’s Exclusive Ruby Roman Grapes

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The Tumbleweeds Living in Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

November 17, 2020

One of the most well-known and beloved bookstores in Paris is the Shakespeare and Company, tucked away in the shadow of the Notre Dame in the 5th arrondissement. In operation since 1951, Shakespeare and Company is an independent store specialising in English language books. But inbetween the shelves, you might find something unexpected – beds, … More The Tumbleweeds Living in Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

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The Penang Street Murals Of Ernest Zacharevic

November 3, 2020

One of Malaysia’s most recognisable and beloved public artworks is Ernest Zacharevic’s Little Children on a Bicycle, painted in 2012. It is a mixed-media public artwork with painted figures on the wall, and a real bicycle. The two kids, faces screaming in excitement (or perhaps fear!) is a popular sight on the streets of George … More The Penang Street Murals Of Ernest Zacharevic

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Arènes De Lutèce – The Secret Roman Ruins In Busy Paris

October 27, 2020

With a muffled thunk, the petanque ball landed in the sand of the arena, landing next to another heavy steel ball. Sheltered from the stress and the noise of Paris, there’s often a group of older gentlemen playing petanque in the sands of the Arènes de Lutèce, a little-known Roman ruin in Paris. It’s a … More Arènes De Lutèce – The Secret Roman Ruins In Busy Paris

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Christmas In Haarlem – What To Do, Eat And See In The Spaarnestad

October 20, 2020

The Dutch city of Haarlem comes alive during Christmas, with the arrival of markets, parades, and of course, the arrival of Sinterklaas. It’s a time to explore the lights and decorations in the old town, eating gourmetten with family, going crazy with sweets such marzipan and pepernoten, For visitors and locals alike, spending Christmas in … More Christmas In Haarlem – What To Do, Eat And See In The Spaarnestad