A few months ago I talked about omiyage in Japan. A lot of people seemed intrigued about this aspect of Japanese culture so I thought I’d talk more about famous omiyage throughout the different regions of the country. If you don’t remember what an omiyage is, it’s like obligatory Japanese souvenirs that you bring back to give […]
Rushing through the streets of the Kabukicho, I kept glancing at the time on my phone. I had a bad feeling that we were going to be late. Blindly winding through the small alleyways, I had begun to regret my decision of not writing down directions. At this point, we could only hope that we […]
One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is that come summertime, it becomes festival heaven. On any given week there are at least three festivals going on somewhere around the city, but none can compare to the Taste of Chicago. Being from Chicago, this is one event I always make sure to attend […]
Remember a few months ago when I said Malaysian food was highly underrated? Well, I think I just found a type of food that is even more underrated (and possibly even more delicious)– Filipino food. Filipino cuisine is the result of island life mixed with the country’s rich history of once being colonized. You’ll find Spanish, American […]
After being born and raised in Chicago, it wasn’t until I left nearly two years ago that I truly began to appreciate, and even miss, the city I once called home. When I was living there, I rarely thought about what a great city it was. It has great food, great architecture, and always some […]
I’ve talked about it before, but I’m a huge sucker for cute things. Over the two and a half years I’ve lived in Asia, I’ve accumulated so many useless things based on the sole fact that I thought they were cute. Cute cutlery, cute stuffed animals, cute figurines… who needs all this stuff?? (Well, apparently I […]
The sakura have begun to bloom, and there is hardly a more attractive time of year to visit Japan than now. Clouds of pink petals are covering the nation as friends and family gather for a week of hanami, or flower viewing parties. It’s this time of year that sakura-flavored goods start filling the shelves. That’s right, Japan’s love […]
After publishing 10 things to do in Kuala Lumpur, I immediately got an overwhelming response with people saying things like “eating better be at the top of the list!” and “9 out of 10 of those things better be eating!” And although my list wasn’t actually in a particular order, without a doubt, I would have […]
Hope everyone is having a joyous holiday season! While having delicious food during the holidays with family is wonderful, having delicious food during a vacation is equally important. Although our stay at Kurumba Maldives was short, it cast a spell on us with its various aromas. As Beth already mentioned, when we arrived, we were […]
Johnny’s back this week to talk about local Maldivian food and what we thought of it! As someone who enjoys other cultures, Beth tries to expose me to many different experiences when we’re abroad. This usually includes things that I might not expect, like going to a maid café in Japan or checking out the […]