The World of Noodle Soups: Ramen, Pho, and Udon Compared
Ramen, pho, and udon are constantly shoved into the same steaming category: Asian noodle soup. Fair enough from twenty paces. Each arrives in a…
5 Best Things to do in Ireland for Outdoor Lovers
Towering castles, medieval cities, friendly people, and cosy pubs are all medals on the shelf for Ireland, and they continue to draw people to…
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Are you the type of traveller who would rather walk a neighbourhood than queue for one more observation deck? Same here. Sham Shui Po…
Northern Ireland Travel Guide: 24 Things to Do in Northern Ireland!
I recently travelled to Northern Ireland with one slightly ridiculous assignment: hunt down 24 memorable experiences, one for every hour on the clock. Sensible?…
Karakol Travel Guide: Top 15 Things to Do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Our first mistake in Karakol was treating it as a day trip. Audrey and I arrived with one of those heroic travel itineraries that…
Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide for Food Lovers: Italian Cuisine Delights!
Calling Emilia-Romagna a paradise for food lovers is accurate, but also a little too tidy. Our version involved rain, twelve storeys of suspicious wooden…
Costa Brava Food Guide: Regional Cuisine for Foodies!
Last year Audrey and I were fortunate enough to visit Spain for the first time. With limited time, we keyed in on Madrid and…
Hot Air Balloon First Ride Ever In Costa Brava, Spain Adventure Travel!
Have you dreamed of taking a hot-air-balloon ride in Costa Brava? I had not. My dreams usually involved food, trains and activities where gravity…