Can you drink in Algeria? The short answer to this is yes, you very much can, but there are some very big nuances to things. These include alcohol not being available in the whole country and the Islamic attitude to booze being somewhat mixed. This was something I found out via my TikTok channel where…
Can you drink in Mauritania? The short answer is that no, because Mauritania is a strictly Islamic ruled country. The reality though as with all Muslim countries is that there is alcohol available on the black market. The Law on Drinking in Mauritania Mauritania’s laws on alcohol are strict and unapologetic. Officially, selling, serving, or…
I’ve been meaning to check out Williams Fish and Chips for a while, a place that is allegedly the best fish and chip shop in Siem Reap. Well with any claim like this, I feel that it is better I judge this rather than the great unwashed. So, is Williams the best fish and chip…
Generally speaking I am not the biggest fan of Indonesian cuisine, particularly in comparison with their south-east Asian neighbours. There is though a cheat, or get-out-of-food-jail free card, and that is fast food restaurants in Indonesia. These include their take on die-hards like McDonald’s and KFC, but also local monsters like HokBen and Richeese Factory….
Does it snow in the Middle-East? Most people immediately say no. Deserts, sandstorms, blazing heat—they imagine nothing but dry, endless stretches of sand and camels. But that is wrong. Snow in the Middle-East is very real. It happens every winter in certain countries and mountain regions. If you are asking where does it snow in…
When it comes to Batam, for many years I had wanted to visit, a notorious party island reachable by ferry from Singapore. Lore stated that it was not just one of the best places to party in Indonesia, but had a nightlife to rival Bali and beyond. Well, I have now been and can confirm…
