Tempests over Tonga: Relax, It’s Just a Hurricane
Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Most people want sunshine when they go abroad but sometimes you just can’t beat a spot of wind.
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Loud in Laos: The Ear-Splitting Volumes of Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos: Vientiane’s temple fairs and discos bring a whole new meaning to the word loud; ear defenders advised.
The Killers of Manila: Where Bloodletting’s All the Rage
Manila, the Philippines: Travel broadens the mind but if you go to Manila, you might just get your brains blown out to boot.
Last-Minute Ljubljana: Planes, Trains and a Super-Fast Taxi
Ljubljana, Slovenia: As any galactic hitchhiker knows, when travel plans go awry keep calm, think positive and certainly don’t panic.
Compact and Bijou: Inside My Tiny Japanese Flat
Japanese flats are a lot smaller than ones in the West. But is this just the result of land scarcity or is there something deeper afoot?
Japanese Kei Cars: The Cutest Things on Four Wheels
Their engines are small but their looks are tall. Who wants a Bimmer or a Merc when you can have a Japanese kei car instead?
More Than WIGIG: The Impermanent Joy of the Japanese Meltykiss
When it comes to Japanese chocolates, the Meltykiss line is hard to beat but its seasonal nature transcends the simple retail scarcity effect.
Japanese Ingenuity: Behold the Boil-in-the-Bag Burger!
Japanese ingenuity knows no bounds. And if you don’t believe me, just get your teeth into a Japanese boil-in-the-bag burger.
