Having Lunch with Anthony Bourdain at LAUT in New York
This week, I got the chance to attend a Singapore tasting menu and Q&A with Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef of the hit shows No Reservations and The Layover. The event was held at Laut near Union Square in New York. After attending, not only am I head-over-heels in love with Singaporean food; I’ve also learned…Read more...
10 Reasons Why Long Island Should Be on Your Bucket List
So while I write a ton of posts on New York City and spend a lot of my time there I’m actually a proud Long Island native (I actually still live here). It always amazes me how much my friends love it when they visit, always completely surprised at the fact that there’s such a…Read more...
Hostel Review: Geko Hostel in Paraty, Brazil
In Paraty, Brazil, you will find a hostel that is more like a paradise than a budget accommodation. The Geko Paraty Hostel & Pousada is located directly on Praia do Pontal Beach, and whether you want to nurse a hangover, get a tan, or just take in some beautiful scenery you are literally steps away.…Read more...
Stonegrilled Cooking in a 19th Century Aruban Farmhouse
Papiamento. Yes, it’s the language spoken in the ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao but most importantly it’s the name of one of the best restaurants in Aruba. Papiamento Restaurant is a typical 19th century Aruban farmhouse that features delicious food and above-average service. On a rainy day, diners sit inside of the farmhouse where…Read more...
African Culture: Notes On Ghanaian Marriage Traditions
Editor’s note: This post was crafted based on my own experience, information I was given from the local people I met and internet research. It was written in 2011, and may need updating. If you see a fact within this post that is inaccurate, please email me at [email protected] with what update you think should…Read more...
Language Lessons of Aruba: 15 Phrases in Papiamento
While it’s true that most locals in Aruba know how to speak English, as well as Spanish and Dutch, it’s still always appreciated when tourists know at least a few words in the local language. Here is a short tutorial to help you at least make small talk in the local language of Papiamento (spoken…Read more...
Butterfly Valley, China: Where Visitors Become Family
“Mom, I can’t take it anymore! I need to get out of here!” I cry into the phone. I have just found three humungous spiders in my room, one of which was apparently an Olympic sprinter in a past life and thought it funny to chase me around the room until I squashed it with…Read more...
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