Previously, I was not aware that moonshine in Timor-Leste or, in fact, god meat were not just available, but a “thing”. I was, though, to discover both one fateful night at Com Beach. And you know what? Timorese moonshine is bloody good and cheap! Frankly, the perfect combination for a firewater man like myself. Click…
You know how they say don’t meet your heroes and to be careful what you wish for? Well that is my story for Maidreamin in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This is basically a maid cafe where you know the staff are dressed as maids and they do shows. I had seen said shows on TikTok and made…
If you are looking for the best place to try durian in Yogyakarta then look no further than Lazorta Durian. This is a durian shop in the classic style, in that well, it sells durian, but it also has a killer durian menu. This includes epic durian ice-cream, durian juice, es teler, durian and even…
The Phoenix Hotel is the worst hotel in Goroka and I have been screwed over so many times by them I would rather stay anywhere else in Goroka. This includes Diwai Lodge, as well as pretty much anywhere else that is not a crack den. Yes, there are worse digs in Goroka, but at least…
When it comes to hotels in Goroka, the situation is bleak, very very bleak. And this only gets worse during the Goroka Show. Of the budget options though, Diwai Hut Lodge, while very simple, is at least the most reliable and consistent. Here’s why it is my top tip for Goroka and indeed some other…
I have already talked a lot about how great I feel Makassar Airport, or rather the Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (IATA: UPG) is, but on my most recent visit they took things to a whole new level. At the Blue Sky Lounge Makassar it turns out they had seen some of my TikTok videos and,…
