Dusting off Wong Chuk Hang

Dusting off Wong Chuk Hang

Over the last century as most of Hong Kong blossomed into a dependably concrete city, a small district called Wong Chuk Hang, anchored on the southernmost portion of the island, remained out of sight and out of reach. It was rural farmland for most of the last century, transitioning briefly into an.…
ERIC'S FUNNEST THINGS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

ERIC'S FUNNEST THINGS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Over the holidays, our editor-at-large Eric Kvatek went sniffing for goodness in Austin, to bring you this funnest list of his favourite hangouts in Texas\' colourful capital. Come on a ride through the sunny city with us, stopping along the way for the most important things like breakfast tacos at \'Juan in a Million\', digging up military surplus, a dive bar with 365 days a year Christmas decorations, and a show at Continental Club.
48 HOURS IN SAIGON.

48 HOURS IN SAIGON.

Saigon is a hustling and bustling city that is full of entrepreneurial spirit. The coffee fuelled hub is loud and chaotic but this is all part of the charm that takes you on an adventure every trip. Lauren shares her ultimate 48 hours in the wild and wonderful city.
OUR FUNNEST GUIDE TO KYUSHU, JAPAN.

OUR FUNNEST GUIDE TO KYUSHU, JAPAN.

There’s something about Japan’s geography that lends itself to the world of fantasy. If the snowcapped peaks of Takayama are akin to the north wall in A Game of Thrones, then Kyushu is something like the stretch of land between Rivendell and Mordor, with its fantastical floating waterfalls and spewing volcanoes. This week on the journal, we’ll zip across Kyushu from the jagged cliffs of Takachiho gorge to the southern coast where the sea meets the sky, to see if we can find a little bit of magic to bring back home.
THE DEEP NIGHT’S SHINING BLUE

THE DEEP NIGHT’S SHINING BLUE

Get to know your blues in the mountainous Dong village of Guizhou with Songyi, as she takes you through their tradition of indigo dyeing.
KIRO AND ERIC'S NYC

KIRO AND ERIC'S NYC

Come on a wild ride with Eric and Kiro through their favourite digs, eats, party times, and treats of the big apple.
CLIMBING MOUNT DAVIS / HONG KONG

CLIMBING MOUNT DAVIS / HONG KONG

In Hong Kong, the cool air of autumn also marks the start of hiking season. This city is known for its high-rise buildings and tightly packed business districts, but can be delightfully surprising once you cross the boundaries that distinguish the urban jungle and well, the real jungle. Today, we’ll explore the best kept secret in the saltiest side of Hong Kong: Mount Davis.
GOOD NEIGHBORS JAMBOREE IS A FESTIVAL TRULY FOR EVERYONE !

GOOD NEIGHBORS JAMBOREE IS A FESTIVAL TRULY FOR EVERYONE !

Our pal Yumiko Sakuma takes us on a ride through a delicious, psychedelic, and progressive arts festival in Kagoshima - where some of the biggest creative talents in the Tokyo music, fashion, food, and craft scene brave the hottest month for the funnest time ever.
A DAY TRIP TO THE KINGDOM OF AYUTTHAYA

A DAY TRIP TO THE KINGDOM OF AYUTTHAYA

The ancient kingdom of Ayutthaya, the previous capital of Thailand, is a day trip away from Bangkok and a soulful place to visit. If you’re planning to go, you may have already scoured through the millions of travel guides, Lonely Planet advice, and perhaps even Wiki-ed it, but let us show you what makes it so special.

SYDNEY’S BEST FISHING SPOTS.

While in Sydney last, we went fishing with Matt Rees of marine research group, ’Fish Thinkers’ to understand more about how we should be moving towards a foraged bait system when we go fishing. We fished for luderick that day using floats and some stinky weed bait, and you can learn how to do it yourself here too.