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The first thing you’ll notice about San Jose Del Pacifico is how stunningly beautiful it is — just layers upon layers of lush green mountains and rolling clouds as far as the eye can see. Urban hustle-and-bustle is a million miles away, and life starts to feel just a little slower.

Oaxaca is known by food aficionados all over the world for its rich culinary traditions and specialty dishes. If you want to sample the best of Oaxacan food and happen to be in Oaxaca on a Sunday, making a trip to the traditional Tlacolula Market to eat everything in sight is a must.

A highlight of exploring Tulum is the abundance of colorful street art by local artists. In 2014, the local community launched an urban art project to beautify the town’s grey spaces. The striking pieces that exist today reflect this effort, and they have become a part of Tulum’s identity.

Outside of Tulum’s swanky hotel zone, there are more than enough hole-in-the-wall eateries and late-night street stalls to go around. All places on this list are budget-friendly, locally-owned, and super delicious.

What are the best things to do, eat, and see in Tulum? Is Tulum safe? What is it like during COVID-19? My comprehensive Tulum guide dives into all the details.

Hot pot is a universally loved method of eating across China and Taiwan where ingredients are cooked in broth and enjoyed as a group over several hours. Here’s everything you need to know about throwing your own Chinese hot pot party at home.

Shenkeng Old Street has all the characteristics of a classic tourist trap except for one minor difference: most storefronts sell stinky tofu, and stinky tofu only. Its outskirts offer a looking glass into traditional Taiwanese folklore and culture.

A 10-day itinerary, detailed destination guides, and essential tips and tricks for planning your own Western United States road trip. Includes Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and, more briefly, Utah and Nevada.

Taiwanese beef noodle soup was created by Chinese Civil War refugees who missed the taste of home. The warm concoction of flour noodles, braised beef, and slow-simmered broth is now the comfort food of an entire nation.

Visiting San Francisco Chinatown was the closest I felt to Chinese culture outside of China and Taiwan…and it’s just the beginning of what the city has to offer when it comes to authentic Chinese food.