Hot pots have started to grow on me recently, and after my latest experience at Mo-Mo Paradise, a popular Japanese shabu shabu chain, I must say I’m falling in love. There are a couple of things that make Mo-Mo Paradise special. First of all, they offer what is referred to in Japanese as “tabeihodai” (食べ放題), which means
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Shopping for Electronics (and Toys) in Taipei!

Taiwan is THE place to be for the latest techno gadgets, laptops, computer parts, computer accessories, mobile phones and video games (and cool toys). In terms of innovation and having the new, cool stuff, Taiwan isn’t quite as advanced as Japan, but it’s getting there. The products are often the same, if not better quality
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Brodburger: Freaking Delicious Burgers!

I like my burgers, and few places make burgers like Brodburger in Canberra. I was sceptical at first, considering that Brodburger is served out of a dodgy looking ‘food caravan’ in the parking lot of Bowen Park. But we were on a high after Questacon and in need of a good feed, so we drove
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Ramen Kagetsu Arashi (Taipei)

I love ramen. Did I mention I love ramen? Unfortunately, having lived in Japan before, I have tasted the best this magnificent invention has to offer, and accordingly, everything else I have tasted outside of Japan pales in comparison. However, I have heard good things about ramen in Taiwan, especially because a lot of the
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