Batik, Puppets, Jackfruit and Sultans in Jogja
Dan doesn’t normally help too much with writing the blog posts because he ‘claims’ he’s no good at it. Which is a shame, because we all know he is absolutely hilarious. Normally he will oblige me by...
View ArticleGetting Out Of Kuta
We had heard the warnings. Fellow travelers felt personally responsible to inform us that Kuta was now the remnants of a past paradise, transformed into an overrun tourist town where too many...
View ArticlePhoto Friday | Dumplings | Authentic Taiwanese Cuisine
Dumplings are a staple of Taiwanese cuisine, and have therefore become an essential element of our diet. Ranging from fried pork to boiled vegetable, there is something for everyone. The best are...
View Article13 Amazing Things You Can Do at a 7-Eleven
Before we came to Taiwan, I couldn’t even remember the last time I had seen a 7-Eleven. Even if I had grown up with a 7-Eleven around the corner, I don’t think I would have thought twice about it....
View ArticleWandering the Nostalgic Streets of Jiufen
There are lots of beautiful places in Taiwan. But more often than not, if a tour bus can access it, there will be oodles of people there. It’s inevitable. And although it still drives me crazy when I’m...
View ArticleFrom Tutus to Toilets: A Look into Taipei’s Theme Restaurants
White and fluffy purse-sized pups. Bedazzled fingernails, t-shirts and jean pockets. Pigtails and the color pink. The name Candy. It’s all about the cute, or ‘ke ai’, in Taiwan. The cute factor is more...
View Article6 Ways to Photograph the Hong Kong Skyline
It’s no secret that Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. Still, I didn’t expect to be wowed by it quite like I was. Towering skyscrapers, their reflection shimmering on...
View ArticleHong Kong for Foodies: A Tasting Tour
Dan always makes fun of me for being impatient. He claims that when it comes to technology and bad drivers and tour groups, I have a short fuse. Of course he’s right. But come on, is there anything...
View ArticleDay 300: Sticky Rice Dumplings
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View ArticleDay 316: Lavender Cottage Taiwan
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View Article365 Photo Project Completed!
There’s a website out there called the 365 Project. Essentially it challenges you to document a year of your life by taking a photo every day. You can upload your photos to their website, but since we...
View ArticleThe Global Kitchen: Taiwanese Sour and Spicy Soup
So we have a new goal around here. To be completely honest with you we have a lot of new goals, such as returning e-mails more promptly and having a pet lion, BUT we are especially excited about this...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Vietnamese Cuisine
Experiencing Vietnam’s food scene is reason enough to visit the country. Best described as fresh, light, and local, Vietnam manages to create a variety of innovative and delicious recipes out of...
View ArticleThe Gift of Gods: Learning How To Make Chocolate in Costa Rica
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz We have a secret. We’re kind of obsessed with chocolate. Okay, we know—it’s not really a secret at...
View ArticleThe Global Kitchen: Recipes from Blue Osa, Costa Rica
It’s been a while since we last brought you a worldly recipe to try out from the comfort of your own home. We’re making up for it today with not one, but two delicious and easy recipes straight from...
View ArticleLearning to Make French Macarons in Paris
As part of the Momondo Experiences Series, the folks at Momondo challenged us to bring you a unique cultural experience from Paris. Because we love to eat, and we think food is one of the absolute...
View ArticleCulinary Tours of Paris: A Montmartre Moveable Feast
Montmartre is one of our favorite areas in all of Paris. In between the atmospheric cafes, the small cobblestone roads and the rich history of writers and artists who once called it home, there’s just...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot | Fine French Cuisine, Foie Gras | Paris, France
I’ll be honest. I had absolutely no idea what foie gras was before going to France. But when we arrived in the country, we began to see the French delicacy everywhere – on menus, in macarons, in the...
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