Lucille Wong

  • Is Kōbe steak worth it?

    Kōbe beef is a type of wa-gyū (literally Japanese beef) that is bred exclusively in the Kōbe area. It is known for being delicious because the fat is marbled throughout the meat. As a steak lover, I was keen to sample this in its town of origin. On a recent trip to Japan with my…

  • Perils of a wrong turn in the Mekong Delta

    Perils of a wrong turn in the Mekong Delta LAST year my friend and I went on a three-day bike riding tour of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The trip began with a boat ride down the Mekong River and a long lunch. Then we threw our bags in a minivan and began an easy…

  • There’s no such thing as a free flight

    There’s no such thing as a free flight While budget airliner Jetstar is just beginning to make its mark on Australian domestic travel, the concept of “no-frills travel” boomed in Europe more than two decades ago. Carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair are widely recognised for cheap travel within Britain and Europe. Recently, Irish-based Ryanair…