Ipoh: What to do in Malaysia’s Next Big Destination
It's a little bit Penang, a little bit Cameron Highlands, and a little bit something new. Ipoh is a transitional destination on peninsular Malaysia worth a visit. ...
Nam Cheah
Very Superstitious: 4 Taoist Deities to Know When Visiting Hong Kong
Going to Hong Kong? Well, there are few Taoist deities you should get to know before you start in on the temples. ...
Social Singapore: 4 Neighborhoods for the History and Culture
Yes, there are luxury hotels galore and beautiful beaches, but it's the diversity that is the real treasure in Singapore. Check out these four unique neighborhoods for a dose of Singapore heritage. ...
Bali Temple Journey from North to South
Bali has no shortage of temples, and this journey takes travelers from north to south – with water rituals and fire dances – combining some of the very best in Balinese spirituality. ...
Looking for Love: 3 Taipei Temple Rituals for the Romantic
Travelers looking to add a little love into their spiritual journey through Taiwan's capital can pop by a Taipei temple for a little metaphysical matchmaking. Forget Cupid and look to Yue Lao. ...
Color and Chaos: Kathmandu Through the Lens
Nam Cheah turns her camera on Nepal's capital of Kathmandu, where she finds a city of color and chaos and a world still recovering from the earthquake of 2015....
Poon Hill: The Annapurna Alternative Worth the Trek
If the altitude and long hours of the Annapurna Circuit seem a little too intense, this personal journey to the summit of Poon Hill is just what you need. ...
Church Hopping: A Foray into Macao’s Portuguese Heritage
Portugal's colonial history has left an indelible cultural and architectural mark on Macao's landscape, and lovers of old buildings and photography won't want to miss these. ...
5 Unmissable Hong Kong Street Snacks and Where to Find Them
Yes, Hong Kong has enough Michelin stars for a Michelin galaxy, but if you want authentic Cantonese flavor, Hong Kong native Nam Cheah tells us where to find the best Hong Kong street snacks....
Get Ready for Fuji Season: Can’t-Miss Experiences Hiking Japan’s Most Famous Volcano
There are only a few months a year for hikers can crawl up Mount Fuji, and this is how you do it....
5 Hong Kong Hikes to Try on Your Next Visit
There's more to Hong Kong than plush hotels and fine dining. In places like Lantau and atop Needle Hill, Hong Kong is for hikers....
Nam Cheah
Nam Cheah is a third culture millennial who spent half her life in Hong Kong and the other half in the UK. With a passion for travel, hikes, food, and puns, she documents her travel on her suitably named blog: Laugh, Travel, Eat. When she’s not doing any of that, she’s either catching up on TV while online shopping or writing her novels.