Travel in Asia

A collection of our trips to Asia (especially China) to enjoy authentic food and more.

Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot

If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his […]

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Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats

World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),

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Chengdu Part 3 – Three Kingdoms Legends, Kung Fu Tea, Ancient Streets & Hotpot Tips

After the trip to the misty heights of Qingcheng Mountain and the glowing “blue tears” of Dujiangyan, we decided to slow things down and explore within Chengdu’s city limits this time. Yes, Chengdu isn’t just pandas and mountains—this city has a long and rich history, especially when it comes to the legendary Three Kingdoms period

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Chengdu Part 2: Spirituality, Scenery and Sichuan Flavors in the UNESCO Treasures of Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan

Chengdu and its surrounding metropolitan area are known as a significant religious and spiritual hub, attracting both pilgrims and tourists with its numerous temples, monasteries, and historic sites. Today, we’re diving into the next three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region (last time, we introduced you to the panda resorts in Chengdu). This time

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Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips

If you’ve been following our posts, you’ve probably noticed our deep passion for Chinese cuisine. And if there’s one region that keeps popping up, it’s Sichuan. Home to one of China’s most famous culinary traditions—one of the country’s eight great cuisines—Sichuan is renowned for its bold, fiery flavors, its generous use of chili peppers and

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