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Not in PH but just wanted to share this pad kaprao I tried in Bangkok. Specifically went to Phed Mark because I was really curious about it. I think some foodies here probably know Mark Wiens already. He’s a food vlogger who travels around the world trying different kinds of food.

Big fan of his videos honestly. He’s one of the people that inspired me to travel more and try local food whenever I visit a different place.

He’s based in Bangkok now and opened a restaurant focused mainly on pad kaprao with different meat options and spice levels. I tried the less spicy, the spicy (recommended), and the very very spicy.

The very very spicy was honestly too much for me haha. I couldn’t even finish it. The spicy recommended level was already super spicy but still manageable and really good.

Sharing a few photos from a Thailand trip I did a couple of years ago. It was a little over a week long and we split the trip between Bangkok and Phuket before heading back to Bangkok again for the last few days.

We started in Bangkok and honestly I loved the energy of the city right away. It was chaotic at times but in a fun way. Most of our days were just spent exploring around, trying different Thai food spots, visiting malls, walking through markets, and randomly stopping at cafes whenever we got tired from the heat.

One thing I remember the most was how good the food was almost everywhere. Even random small places ended up being really memorable. Ate a lot of pad thai, mango sticky rice, grilled seafood, and iced Thai milk tea the entire trip.

After a few days we flew to Phuket to slow things down a bit. Completely different vibe from Bangkok. We mostly spent our time around the beaches, walking by the water during sunset, and just relaxing. The water and scenery there were honestly beautiful. It felt nice having a quieter part of the trip after all the walking in Bangkok.

Then we flew back to Bangkok again before going home. Spent the remaining days just exploring more areas of the city and squeezing in more food places before the flight back.

It was a pretty short trip overall but Thailand ended up becoming one of my favorite trips in Southeast Asia. Would definitely go back again and probably spend more time up north next time.

Tried parmi for the first time here in Brisbane at Breakfast Creek Hotel. Pretty good honestly. Also tried the XXXX off the wood while I was there.

Any recommendations for good parmi spots around Brisbane?

Did not expect lechon and mustasa to work this well together. The buro made it even better too. Also tried the oyster sisig and it was really good!

Photo taken at Habanero Kitchen in Cubao Expo.

I’ve always loved fish and chips so I did a deep dive on Reddit before trying different places around Metro Manila. Here are some of the ones I’ve tried so far:

Union Jack Tavern (1st Pic) -
Probably my favorite so far. Been here multiple times already. Big piece of fish, crispy batter, very British pub vibes. The owner is really friendly too. Lots of Brits drinking there during weekends which kinda says a lot haha. They also have Guinness, mushy peas, and malt vinegar which for me makes the experience better overall.

717 Deli (2nd Pic) -
Really good fish and huge serving. I liked this one a lot too.

Chili’s (3rd Pic) -
Actually surprisingly good. Big serving and the sides were nice too.

Fish and Co. (4th Pic) -
Decent naman. Not as good as the others for me but still okay. Plus points because they have malt vinegar.

Sueno Cafe (5th Pic) -
Not really recommended here on Reddit, I just tried it because it’s near my place. Decent enough.

Pancake House (6th Pic) -
Also not something I saw recommended online, just happened to try it during dinner one time. It was okay but probably my least favorite so far.

Still planning to try Gordon Ramsay, Black Bean, Fat Seed, and CargoFish since I’ve seen them mentioned here a few times.

Any other fish and chips places around Metro Manila that you guys would recommend?

Tried the Vietnamese coffee, tea, and banh mi from this Vietnamese cafe in Maginhawa. This is actually my 3rd time coming here already because I really like the vibe of the place. The interiors and design really feel very Vietnamese, kinda reminds me of cafes I visited in Vietnam.

The banh mi was okay for me but the tea was really good. I’ve also tried their coffee before and liked it a lot. They also have coconut coffee which I had on a previous visit and that one was really nice too.

Not sure how authentic everything is but the atmosphere is honestly what keeps making me come back.

Place is Cộng Cà Phê along Maginhawa.

Just wanted to share a few photos from my 4D3N trip around Northern Vietnam last year. Honestly one of the most memorable short trips I’ve done in Southeast Asia.

We started in Hanoi and spent the first day just walking around the Old Quarter, trying random street food, and doing an egg coffee class which was surprisingly fun. Hanoi felt chaotic at first but after a few hours I started to enjoy the energy of the place.

The next day we took the sleeping bus to Sapa. The scenery on the way there was already worth it. We visited Cat Cat Village and spent the afternoon walking around the rice terraces and small pathways around the village. It was touristy in some areas but still really beautiful especially later in the afternoon when it got quieter.

Day 3 was probably the highlight for me. We took the cable car up to Fansipan Peak and the views over Muong Hoa Valley and the Hoang Lien Son range were unreal. It was cloudy when we first went up and then suddenly cleared for a bit which made the whole experience even better.

One thing I liked about this trip was that even though it was only 4 days, it didn’t feel too rushed. There was still enough free time at night to explore cafes, food spots, and just walk around.

A few random things I learned:
• Bring layers for Sapa because the temperature changes fast
• Overnight/sleeping buses are convenient but don’t expect amazing sleep
• Egg coffee in Hanoi is actually good despite sounding strange
• Fansipan gets crowded later in the day so earlier is probably better

Would definitely go back to Northern Vietnam again and spend longer next time, maybe adding Ha Giang or Ninh Binh.

I thought I’m gonna have my first shundo event Pokemon! Better luck next time, I guess? What should I evolve him in to? I already have a hundo Sylveon and Umbreon.

Fun fact: White cats with one blue eye and one yellow eye often have a genetic condition called heterochromia, which happens when each eye gets a different amount of pigment.

Love how peaceful Fukuoka feels. Friendly locals, amazing food, and such a relaxing vibe everywhere you go. Definitely one of my favorite trips and I’ll for sure come back someday.

This photo is taken at the food court in Fukuoka airport while waiting for my flight.

The 500 stone Rakan statues at Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple.

Visited the Ichiran factory location in Itoshima, Fukuoka recently and honestly thought it was a really cool experience. The ramen was great as expected, but eating at the actual factory branch made it feel a bit more special compared to the regular Ichiran locations.

Itoshima itself was also really nice to explore. There are beaches, coastal views, cafes, and a lot of nearby tourist spots around the area so it worked out as a good side trip from Fukuoka city too.

Definitely worth checking out if you are an Ichiran fan visiting Fukuoka.

Anyone else here been to this branch?