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Mongolian throat singing : experiencing a dying art form

Mongolian throat singing is a unique musical artform in Mongolia.  Join me as I experience a private concert in a traditional Mongolian ger. Mongolian throat singing is a unique…
Ian Yacobucci

What it's like traveling in Indonesia

Indonesia's buses are full of character. Set some extra time aside to include a bus ride during your stay in Indonesia. There’s no ‘official’ on-board entertainment for this…
Ian Yacobucci

Philippines| Spectating a Cockfight in Valencia

Cockfights are a celebrated national pastime in the Philippines. I spent the afternoon in Valencia learning about the ins and outs of betting on a cockfight and walks away with a…
Ian Yacobucci

Indonesia| M Blok Shopping in Jakarta

Looking for shopping deals while visiting Indonesia's capital city? There's no better place than Jakarta's M Blok. Shop till you drop in Jakarta's M Blok! This shopping hub is…
Ian Yacobucci

The Filipino guide to moma

Hiking in the rice fields of the Ifugao province I'm offered to try Moma, a popular Filipino chewing stimulant. I'm taught how to roll my own Moma combo using a bag of ingredients…
Ian Yacobucci