Balance is a key element of Vietnamese cuisine. The balance is based on the combination of five fundamental taste senses: spicy, sour, bitter, salty, and sweet. But not only the taste, colors and textures of a dish should be balanced too. In addition, the principle of Yin-Yang is applied in composing a Vietnamese meal. Yin-Yang principal refers the “heating” and “cooling” properties of ingredients. Continue reading “A Traveler’s Guide to Vietnamese Food”
Vietnam is a fruit lover’s paradise
Vietnam is a true paradise for a fruit lover. Numerous kinds of exotic fruits can be found at the lively street markets all over the country. Let’s glimpse this diversity. Continue reading “Vietnam is a fruit lover’s paradise”
Try the vivid cultural cocktail in George Town, Malaysia
George Town is located on Penang Island on the northwest coast of Malaysia. The historical part of the town inscribed as a UNESCO Heritage Site for its unique architectural and cultural townscape. Continue reading “Try the vivid cultural cocktail in George Town, Malaysia”