In Search of Traditional Japanese Food in Tokyo
For my fourth time in Tokyo, I sought out the best Japanese food I could. Sure, I’d visit places I hadn’t previously seen, but food was the priority.
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What to Eat in Bagan
While getting stuck in Bagan for a few extra days, I was able to sample more than my share of local Burmese culinary delicacies.
A Different View of Hong Kong
I planned this trip to be different. Hong Kong is still a familiar city to me, but on this trip through the city I experienced the familiar and the new.
Eating Cheap in Singapore
I planned on eating my way through Singapore, though the plan was to eat on the cheap because I didn’t want to spend money I wasn’t making.
Tasting Georges Rhum in Siem Reap
Enjoying a sampling of Georges Rhum Arrangé–rum infused with local flavors–on my last night in Siem Reap.
A Very Taipei Thanksgiving
“Turkey: A large bird whose flesh, when eaten on certain religious anniversaries has the peculiar property of attesting piety and gratitude.” – Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary I’m fortunate to have a few friends here in Taipei. Some of them were able to join me for my birthday last week. And my two American friends …
Another Birthday Abroad
“We all have our time machines, don’t we. Those that take us back are memories… And those that carry us forward, are dreams.” -H.G. Wells, from The Time Machine I’ve come up with a theory that birthdays while living abroad don’t count. That doesn’t matter, of course, as I’ve decided that I don’t feel like …
Eats and Drinks in Florence
Eating and drinking my way through Florence, Italy. Making stops at Mercato Centrale for food and cocktails.
Italy and the Death of Diet
After two months of dieting and losing weight in Korea, I’ve come to Italy to face the temptation of all the foods that the country has to offer.
We All Scream for Beer Ice Cream
I’ll confess, I didn’t actually order beer ice cream in Taiwan. I guarantee, however, that should I move back to Taipei, I will try it. At the time, I was just distracted by the variety of flavors that sounded more appealing. I ended up at 雪王冰淇淋 (literally: Snow King Ice Cream, not to be confused …
It May Be Healthy, But I’m Not Eating It
Travelers love talking about “comfort zones” and “getting out of” that zone, but sometimes you have to draw the line, especially when it comes to food.
Eating Banh Xeo in Saigon
Eating banh xeo for lunch at an Anthony Bourdain-approved outdoor restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam.
Anthony Bourdain Is Mocking Me
Despite trying to find restaurants recommended by Anthony Bourdain, I found a delicious Vietnamese meal at Com Nieu Saigon in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Taste of Tokyo
A sample of the foods that I can identify during my stay in Tokyo. Conveyor belt sushi, ramen, and okonomiyaki are included in this food tour.
First Meals in Japan
A variety of tasty food that I got to sample in my first weeks in Tokyo, Japan. Gyoza, squid, curry, and who knows what I ate.