Island Arki

19/05/2026

Life as a Volunteer in B**g Hostel for 20 days.

**gHostel

19/05/2026

Away from Bangkok city center to find more thai foooooods.

19/05/2026

Our 2-nights car camping x freediving trip in Bani, Pangasinan.

Freedive school at Aquaholics for only 2,500 PHP.

12/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Binurong Point 🌊✨

21/04/2026

Caramoan hits different 🌊
Would you wake up here?

19/01/2026

Fuji instax 📷

19/01/2026

Home to around 60% of the world’s population, Asia brings together megacities, ancient traditions, and everyday street life at an unmatched scale. From Tokyo’s metropolitan sprawl to the constant flow of motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, urban Asia reflects rapid modernization shaped by deep cultural roots. Food culture is central to this experience: affordable, abundant, and regionally distinct, street food and family-run restaurants coexist with fine dining, making Asia one of the world’s richest culinary regions.

Economic contrasts are equally striking. Cities such as Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Kyoto rank among the most expensive cities globally, reflecting strong economies and high living standards. At the same time, much of South and Southeast Asia remains highly accessible. In countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the Philippines, meals, transport, and accommodation often cost just a few dollars—supporting Asia’s long-standing reputation as a destination that works for both budget travel and premium experiences.

Geographically, Asia spans multiple climates and landscapes. Within a single journey, travelers can move from tropical beaches in Southeast Asia to snowy mountains in Japan, or from dense jungles to the high-altitude trails of the Himalayas, home to some of the world’s most challenging treks.

Source: Budget Your Trip

09/12/2024

Back in 🇻🇳!

Food recos:

Pho (Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant)
📍 49 Bat Dan Street
📍 Pho Bo Ly Quoc So

Bun Cha
📍 Bun Cha Que Tre
📍 Bun Cha Chien Loan
📍 Bun Cha Obama
📍 Bun Cha Hang Quat

Others:
📍 DonDuck Restaurant
📍 Cha Ca La Vong (Grilled eel!)
📍 Tam Vi Restaurant (seperate post)

Must try:
- Bun Bo Hue (Spicy beef soup, like Pho)
Chao!