Eating in Singapore is practically a national obsession — everyone has their own opinions as to who’s serving “the best” and everyone you meet will be more than willing to give you their recommendations as far as their favorite dishes and where to find them, whether you ask them to or not. And there is absolutely no settling for a mediocre dish […]
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Bumboats, Bike Rides, and Bars in the Sky — Additional Activities in Singapore
January 17, 2012 
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As my stay in Singapore has now continued well past what I had initially planned, I’ve managed to break away from my quest to try every available dish in Singapore (an absurdly impossible notion, but again, more on that later) and have squeezed in a few additional sites around the city in an attempt to show a few […]
Continue reading Singapore: A Beginner’s Guide to Asia
January 15, 2012 9 Comments
Often referred to as an introduction to Asia or Asia 101, the city/country/island of Singapore is a true melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences — amongst many others — presenting the first-time visitor a chance to sample the culture and cuisine of each. Add to that the fact that English is the primary language, […]
Continue reading Life on the Road – Part 1: Reflections on Europe
December 21, 2011 105 Comments
The world is a vast and uncertain place, and it is impossible to know what secrets it holds for you. The only certainty, however, is that you won’t be able to unearth any of these truths unless you’re willing to take the initial step and start exploring in the first place. And just as every […]
Continue reading Fairy Chimneys and ATV Rides in Cappadocia
December 6, 2011 5 Comments
Moving out of the crowded but cosmopolitan bubble that is Istanbul, I next headed to the interior of Turkey; specifically, to a region known as Cappadocia. Whereas the name literally translates to “The Land of the Beautiful Horses,” it is the alien-like landscapes, the underground cities, and the virtually-uncountable “fairy chimneys” that attract visitors today. […]
Continue reading Eating in Istanbul: A Lesson in Kebaps
December 2, 2011 13 Comments
As is the case with most large countries boasting a geographically diverse landmass, the cuisine can vary quite a bit from region to region. Given that I’ve spent the majority of my time around the general Istanbul area, my food post for the region will be specifically applicable to the Aegean area — which is notable for favoring rice over bulgar, corn, couscous […]
Continue reading Carpets, Markets, and Hamams in Istanbul
November 29, 2011 2 Comments
Between the enticing aromas of kebabs being cooked, the enormous mass of people filling the streets, colorful lanterns and flags strung up everywhere, the sweet smells of shisha pipes filling the air, the gravity-defying piles of spices, more tea and coffee being shoved your way than is humanly possible to consume, and the ever-present calls of […]
Continue reading A Short But Sweet Stay in Montenegro
November 21, 2011 5 Comments
Kotor, Montenegro: Moving south along the coast, the next destination on my itinerary was the tiny country of Montenegro. One of the first destinations you’ll arrive at, and my next stop, is the Bay of Kotor. More of a fjord than a bay, it is an inland waterway sandwiched between several mountain ranges (not surprising, […]
Continue reading Seafood Feasts and Fantastic Vistas along the Dalmatian Coastline
November 17, 2011 8 Comments
Split, Croatia: After leaving Bosnia, my journey has taken me back into Croatia to enjoy some of the glorious Dalmatian coastline, which is said to be home to some of the most stunning scenary in Eastern Europe. My first stop was Croatia’s second city of Split: a somewhat gritty, blue-collar type of place, but one in which it […]
Continue reading Tracing History (and Chevapi) in Sarajevo and Mostar
November 11, 2011 11 Comments
Sarejevo, Bosnia and Herzigovina: To ignore Sarajevo’s history is to ignore the heart of the town itself. Although the captial city of Bosnia and Herzigovina has developed into a modern city complete with designer boutiques and chic cafes, the remnants of years past still show through and the memories are still too near to forget. Sarajevo has found […]
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