James Long is World Travel Chef

James completed his Chef's apprenticeship in Sydney before doing his time in the finest hotel kitchens in London. He was an executive chef in Australia for many years. These days he's a professional travel and food blogger who loves to sample and cook the cuisines of the world. He's a dad and world traveller and the creator of World Travel Chef blog. He's also an Ironman triathlete.

Danang to Hoi An Vietnam

Blog updated on December 14, 2019 Leave a Comment Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

The best way to get from Danang to Hoi An is by road. Most travllers will stay in Hoi An, the picture perfect UNESCO Heritage listed town but will arrive into Danang by air or rail. This is because Hoi An has neither a railway station nor an airport but don't worry it isn't far and below I'll cover the quickest, cheapest, luxurious, budget and comfortable ways to get between … [Read more...]

Ironman Malaysia. Race Recap

Blog updated on December 22, 2019 13 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

My 'A' race and only race of 2017 was Ironman Malaysia located on the tropical island of Langkawi, an Island of the north eastern coast of Malaysia. Originally I was targeting Ironman Wales but due to a lack of accommodation and running out of time to train we decided to head overseas and give Ironman Malaysia 2017 in November a go. I'd previously raced the Thailand … [Read more...]

Best Hoi An Eco Cooking Class- Fun With Vietnamese Food!

Blog updated on April 5, 2020 16 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

Walk around Hoi An Old Town and her maze of backstreets and you'll see a dedicated Hoi An cooking class on offer at every turn. Sometimes arising from purpose-built cookery schools other times at local restaurants. Hoi An is often recognised as a culinary centre of Vietnam and the local businesses rightfully capitalise on their cuisine culture. Being a chef I couldn't … [Read more...]

Hai Van Pass and Getting From Hoi An to Danang and Hue

Blog updated on April 6, 2020 1 Comment Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

Hai Van Pass - Đèo Hải Vân lies just north of the central Vietnamese city of Danang and is part of the Annamite range that extends down to the East Vietnamese Sea. The name means Cloud Pass or Ocean Cloud Pass as a result of the constant fog that can cover the mountains even while the lower coast remains clear. This is due to the warm air from the ocean meeting the … [Read more...]

Water Parks Malaysia. Top 5 Guide Including Legoland Water Park

Blog updated on April 6, 2020 5 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

With Malaysia's tropical climate there is a definite need for the many water parks that call Malaysia home. What is the best water parks Malaysia? Here is my guide to the top 5. The water parks are located across Malaysia from The Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh right down to Legoland water park near Johor Bahru almost in Singapore the south. Melacca doesn't miss out with A’ … [Read more...]

Mi Quang, Eating and Cooking Noodles in Vietnam

Blog updated on April 6, 2020 2 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

Mi Quang- Mì Quảng is a noodle dish that originated in the Quang Nam province of Central Vietnam. It translates as Quang (province) style noodles. Travelling around central Vietnam you will see an abundance of street stalls all offering mi quang for around $1 US. After 4 months in Hoi An I haven't seen any mi quang for offer in the restaurants I've visited but have tried … [Read more...]

Traditional Romanian Food for Beginners

Blog updated on April 6, 2020 7 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

ghiveci recipeWant to find out about traditional Romanian Food? It's not just meat and potatoes. We were really happily surprised by traditional Romanian foods when we first arrived in Bucharest over 4 years ago. We immediately hunted down as many Romanian dishes as we could, eager, as always, to find the real food of the country not the multinational cuisine on offer in this … [Read more...]

Vietnamese Food Blog for Beginners

Blog updated on April 6, 2020 26 Comments Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

Having spent 6 months plus in Vietnam I've put together a brief Vietnamese food blog for beginners. A guide to what is best to eat and try in Vietnam and particularly Hoi An, a culinary capital in Central Vietnam, but with some tips for north, central and south Vietnam. Cuisine does vary up and down the country.. Vietnam is famous for numerous dishes such as Pho, Banh Mi and … [Read more...]

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Blog updated on December 22, 2019 Leave a Comment Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them they cost you no extra. We make a small commission.

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