Learn the essential rules for how to eat ramen in Japan, including ramen etiquette, ordering tips, and common customs to know before visiting a Japanese ramen shop.

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Discover the best ramen in Tokyo with this guide to must-visit ramen shops across the city. From Michelin-recognized bowls to spicy miso ramen and famous tsukemen, these Tokyo restaurants serve some of the most unforgettable ramen in Japan.

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Discover the must-buy Japanese food souvenirs that are perfect for gifts or to enjoy at home. From unique Kit Kat flavors and Hokkaido chocolates to matcha treats and savory snacks, this guide covers the tastiest snacks you can bring back from Japan, where to buy them, and what makes them special.

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Discover the best food in Portugal, from iconic pastéis de nata and hearty caldo verde to fresh seafood and spicy piri-piri chicken. This guide takes you region by region to explore the flavors that define Portuguese cuisine and where to enjoy them like a local.

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One of the best parts of vacation is trying the local cuisine and drinks. Well these top 10 tapas bars in Barcelona are an absolute must on your vacation itinerary, they won't disappoint!

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The Oxford County Cheese Trail is a meandering route through Canada’s dairy capital that highlight a mix of gourmet delights that you won’t find anywhere else. Strong agricultural and farming roots combined with innovation, passion for the highest quality foods, and a collaborative spirit, this region is bursting with gems to discover. So how do ...

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The neighbourhood of North York boasts one of the most diverse and fastest growing areas in Toronto. As a result, you’ll find some of the most exciting and international cuisines here. To help you in your quest to find the best eats in Toronto, these are the best North York restaurants you absolutely must try. ...

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Patio season is here and there are some of the best Toronto patios you need to know about. Some of these you may have been to, others you might’ve heard in passing, and others a complete secret – until now! We’ve curated a list of 5 patios in the city that’ll both surprise and delight! ...

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Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is a well known wine region due to its unique climate. The Great Lakes and the Niagara Escarpment provide the perfect weather and geology for wine-making. With over 100 wineries in NOTL, it is most certainly proud to be known as Ontario Wine Country. With great wine, you’d want to enjoy it with ...

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Food is one of the best ways to get to know a local culture.  Cooking classes are an immersive experience that allows you to learn new skills, meet fellow travellers, and of course eat delicious food.  What if you’re not able to travel right now or feeling nostalgic?  Well the good news is that there ...

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It took awhile but Toyosu Fish Market is finally open the transition from Tsukiji Fish Market is complete.  If you’re reading this, you probably just realized this but have no idea how this sprawling new space is set up and how it compares wit the legendary Tsukiji.  As the world’s largest seafood market and more, ...

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Kichi-where?  For those that don’t know, Kichijoji (吉祥寺, Kichijōji) is a western suburb of Tokyo that is quickly becoming the most popular neighbourhood to live in right now.  There’s a lot of good reasons for that including liveability, easy access with the JR Chuo line, and beautiful Inokshira Park, popularity amongst young people but the ...

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The Toyosu Fish Market is finally open and you’re probably here because you’re trying to figure out, whether it is the same process as Tsukiji Fish Market to see the live tuna auction?  Well I have some good and bad news.  There’s no longer the need to wake up ridiculously in line to queue for ...

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Yorkville is a neighbourhood of influence, high fashion, glitz, and glamour and is certainly one of the must-visits when planning your visit to Toronto. From boutique shops to luxury brands, fine dining to cute cafes, and new architecture blended with the Victorian, there’s so much to explore. Stay awhile with your visit to Yorkville by ...

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Guest post by Joshua Samuel BrownWritten originally for Topics Magazine in Taiwan, this version of “Four Stages” contains additional unpublished material specifically for Going Awesome Places.  Original version is also on Joshua Samuel Brown’s blog. Childhood: Consequence-Free Dining at the Night Market Will was on assignment in Taiwan, one of a group of bloggers, YouTubers ...

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As Japan’s…wait no…the world’s largest and most populated metropolis, Tokyo has a lot to offer but hands the main attractions are the restaurants and the main activity is eating. It’s no surprise that the city is renowned as an eating capital especially with the 230 restaurants that have one Michelin star or greater (contrast that ...

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My latest obsession while travelling is cooking classes.  Here’s why.  Beyond sight-seeing, meeting new people, shamelessly taking free walking tours, and endless amounts of Instagram posts, one of the best parts about travel has always been the food.  At the core of it, experiential travel is the fundamental shift that we’re seeing which is only ...

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In a city often called the “Kitchen of Japan,” one in which people spend the most money on food, it’s no wonder that Osaka is the foodie capital of the country.  The best part about travelling here is that there is no lack of food options. Without further ado, this is my compilation of the ...

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When one thinks about Hawaii, you usually start day thinking about sunshine, perfect weather, palm trees, hula dancing, beaches and surfing.  One other thing that might be missing from your daydream bubbles is shave ice (though kudos to you if you’re ahead of me here).  How else do you cool down after a hard day’s ...

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New York City is abound with millions of food options.  What really sticks out to me is the amazing dessert spots in the city.  More specifically, there are 10 places in NYC that specialize in satisfying my sweets cravings that you REALLY need to know about. Thank me later after you read the best dessert spots ...

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There’s a wine trail growing in the Niagara USA region that’s been in stealth mode to us Canadians for awhile and I’m here to let you in on the secret scoop on which 3 wineries are the best ones to visit along the Niagara Wine Trail. Read more about Buffalo Where to stay in Buffalo? ...

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Greek yogurt is all the craze right now, especially in the USA.  You go to any grocery store and you’ll see the refrigerated section stacked with a multitude of options. In these greek yogurt wars, one company in particularly has stepped up their marketing game.  That’s Chobani.  On a recent trip to NYC, I finally got ...

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As some of you know, I was in NYC last week.  It was a combination of a work and hang-out trip.  During the week I needed a place to camp out and  get some blogging work done and so the hunt for awesome coffee shops in the city began. I certainly didn’t coin the term ...

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One of the things you quickly realize about Hong Kong is that people here LOVE 2 things: shopping and eating.  If the locals aren’t out on the streets of Causeway Bay making purchases at SOGO or buying the latest Louis Vuitton bag, they’re out having dim sum or checking out the hottest eateries.  But the question ...

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New York City is a city that’s constantly reinventing itself and on the culinary side of things, it’s a true stalwart of raising truly world-class dining and food establishments. Every trip that we’ve made down to NYC, we’ve always managed to find gems and new discoveries. Much of this is thanks to having friends in ...

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