Getting Fresh & Local at the Balinese Farm Cooking School
byI’ve been very lucky to take some seriously great cooking classes around the world. From Turkey to Thailand and Osaka to Kuala Lumpur, there…
Worldly Eats
Some of my favorite meals while on the go and worldly recipes that I have brought home with me.
Yummy Foods, Happy Bellies: Preventing Mishaps in Adventurous Eating
byTongue-tickling spice combinations. Unfamiliar ingredients. New delicacies to explore. Half the fun of venturing to exotic locales is sampling new foods. Unfortunately, adventurous eating…
That Time I Tried Durian in Singapore
byI will try anything once. Durian was an exception as I had no intention of ever trying it, until now. I managed to avoid…
Fun with Coffee in Singapore
byAs noted in my post on Singapore Cocktail Bars that are worth the price, in this city, finding value is key. A drink here is…
4 Singapore Cocktail Bars Almost Worth the Price.
byFinding an overpriced drink in Singapore is as easy as ordering a drink in Singapore. To pay $20 plus for a drink at Singapore cocktail…
Chinatown Food Adventures in Singapore
by“Who’s hungry?” questioned our Chinatown Food Adventures tour guide Renée. His smile was one you expect to find on a friend hosting a dinner party,…
A Taste of Malaysia – Lazat Cooking School Review
byHigh in the hills and not-so-deep in the jungles surrounding Kuala Lumpur you will find Lazat Cooking School, a unique and delicious way to…
Eat this: Burmese Dishes not to be Missed
byI made my way to Myanmar for its endless temples and friendly smiles. Finding out that Burmese dishes are delicious was a complete surprise. With my foodie…
Cooking like a Local – My Panang Curry Recipe in Thailand
byHere’s a fun twist on my usual worldly eats recipes – making it in its home country. While living in Chiang Mai I made…
Discovering Beijing Street Eats with Hias Gourmet
bySquirming scorpions on a stick. Juicy Beatles. Crispy grasshoppers. If any of that sounds appetizing, Beijing street eats are for you. If not, don’t…
Understanding Hoesik – Korean Drinking Culture with O’ngo Food Tours
bySo, turns out Koreans like to drink. A lot. So much so that it has become part of their workday. Hoesik, which innocently means…
Eating Kobe Beef in Osaka…Sort of
byInterested in trying Kobe Beef in Osaka? Did you know that there is a equally tasty and more affordable option? Read on. Kobe beef…
Visiting the Instant Ramen Museum – Birthplace of Cup Noodle.
byWhen visiting a new city for the first time I like to get a feel for the place through the locals eyes. This gets…
Cooking Japanese Street Food with Eat Osaka
byOkonomiyaki—that savory Japanese pancake was the reason I set my sights on Osaka. My love affair with this dish began during a visit to…
Let’s Roll – Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour Review
byWhile in Tokyo I took some time to better myself through a couple of courses, a night photography walking tour and a sushi-making class with Tokyo…
Japan Wonder Travel – Tokyo Fish Market Tour Review
byThe Tsukiji fish market is world-famous for its high-priced tuna auctions and the throngs of activity that surrounds it. This historic site was on…
Beyond Dim Sum – Hong Kong Eating Adventures Review
byMy home base of Vancouver is known to have some of the best dim sum & freshest Chinese food in the world, or so…
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A Super Cool Beer Tour in Cape Town
byI love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
Florida Eats | What a Month in the Sunshine State Tates Like
byWhen I think of Florida I certainly do not think of it as a foodie destination, unless of course, we’re talking giant smoked turkey…
Man vs. Florida Key Lime Pie – Where to Find the Islands Best
byKey West is Key lime crazy. As mentioned in my 6 odd things to do in Key West post, you can find Florida Key Lime…
Foodie Review – What I ate from Around the World
byOh my. 2014 was a good year for food and This Life in Trips. Cooking classes were taken, dishes were made, delicious delicacies were…
How to Prepare Vietnamese coffee
byThe first time I went to Vietnam I made the mistake of not bringing back coffee. I would not make this mistake again. On…
Odd/Awesome Chips of Asia
byFancy a Korean boy band with your kimchi flavoured chips? Head to Seoul. How about seaweed flavoured Pringles? Japan’s got you covered. Yes, the…
Quick and Simple Butter Chicken
byMy recent layover in Mumbai has only strengthened my desire to see India – and I hope to follow through with that on my…
How to Make Almost Authentic Vietnamese Salad Rolls
byReturning to Vietnam was a no brainer. Just to have the chance to have some authentic Vietnamese cuisine is worth going out of my…