Tag: foodie
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Milan in the spring
A sunny spring day in Milan is a great time to see the beautiful cathedrals, churches, and basilicas. The number one thing to see if it is your first or your tenth time to Milan is definitely Duomo di Milano. In the same area is Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a glass-covered high-end shopping area. It is…
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Paris
Paris, the city of love or the city of light. Love it or hate it. Paris is a vibrant place packed with things to do. If you are visiting for the first time or are a frequent travler, there are ways to beat the crowds and enjoy your time no matter what your interests. Transportation…
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Fast paced Tokyo
Stepping into the airport, you are immediately confronted by Japanese culture. Not the old tradition culture, but the bright colors and lights of the pop and tech Japanese culture. Walking out of customs, you are greeted by Mario and the gang on the escalator. Walking into a new country after customs and border control and…
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The art of coffee in New Zealand
Although there are Starbucks close to everywhere New Zealand does coffee slower and much better. Like a lot of things in the country, Kiwis take pride in their coffee making. There are a few distinct differences when ordering coffee in New Zealand (and Australia). The two big differences are the flat white and the tall…
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Windy Wellington
The capital of New Zealand is tucked away at the bottom of the north island and is the gateway to the south island. The ferry across the Cook Straight runs from Picton to Wellington three or four times a day through two different companies, Interisland and Bluebird. But we didn’t come here just to leave.…
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Be local
Go local! We have heard it said, but what does that mean to you right now. If you are sitting at a desk not doing work you should be or sitting by a pool on a far away island you can find what is off the beaten tourist path of chain stores and malls if…
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Melbourne, Australia Chinatown vibes
The Chinatown in Melbourne Australia in the central business district and is home to places of business, worships, and restaurants for the home of the longest continuous Chinese settlement. The Chinese originally came for the Australian gold rush and stayed for a new life. This small section of Melbourne is home to the Chinese’s New…
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Taiwan
This is my random lazy 7-11 Taipei style dinner. Sushi was a great and cheap way to eat in Taiwan when you were not around the many markets. The 7-11’s of the world have such vastly different items. Just walking down the chip aisle is a tasteful experience. There are flavors like ketchup, seaweed, and…
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Food Roulette
Walking into a restaurant in a foreign country with no English menu and only a few pictures scattered around you and must make a decision by pointing and hoping for the best. This is a photo in Hong Kong at a window kitchen from the bottom floor of a large apartment building in Kawloon. There…
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Solo, one way, extended trip
Coming back after a extended trip can be hard for anyone. There are many emotions evolved in the days before you leave and the trip home. Weather it is a few hour car ride or a full day flight, the travel beings the emotions of home very real. My latest trip was almost eight months…
Heidi goes everywhere 