All discoveries
The animals, the food, the places and the little details that stuck with us along the way.
Arak
L'arak est l'alcool traditionnel de Bali, testé par curiosité après avoir lu que c'était produit sur l'île. On en aura bu plus que de raison, et son prix imbattable aura d'ailleurs aussi joué en sa faveur. Derrière ce…
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Penjor
The penjor is one of the most striking images we keep from our time in Bali. We discovered it as part of Galungan, the big Balinese religious festival, and it was literally everywhere. All the streets, all the villages,…
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Salak
Salak, or snake fruit, is one of the most beautiful culinary discoveries of our visit to Sumatra. During our trek into the Gunung Leuser jungle to meet the orangutans, we were served it as dessert at almost every meal,…
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Red Horse
Red Horse is one of the beers we enjoyed the most during this trip, and by far one of the best Asian beers we have tasted. Brewed by San Miguel Brewery and launched in 1982, it was the Philippines' first extra-strong…
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Banca
The banca is the quintessential Filipino boat. It is immediately recognized by its silhouette: a narrow and elongated hull, framed by two long bamboo outriggers which give it remarkable stability and such a particular…
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Calamansi
Calamansi is one of those little treasures that you quickly discover when you arrive in the Philippines. This tiny citrus fruit, halfway between lime and tangerine, is found absolutely everywhere. In dishes, in sauces,…
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Tortang talong
Tortang talong is one of our favorite dishes, discovered in the Philippines during our trip. This eggplant omelette, both rustic and comforting, is one of the classics of Filipino cuisine that can be found both in small…
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Horseshoe Lime
While kayaking in the Big Lagoon, we spotted what we initially thought was a coconut drifting. As we approached, surprise: it was in reality a horseshoe crab, slowly motionless near the surface. A totally unexpected…
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Whale shark
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world. Despite its name, it is not a mammal: it really is a fish. Its nickname comes from its impressive size, which can reach up to 18 meters, and from the way it feeds by…
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Philippine tarsier
The Philippine tarsier is one of the strangest and most endearing animals on the planet. It measures barely 15 cm and can fit in the palm of your hand. Its oversized, fixed, immense eyes make it look like a character…
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