10 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Cranbrook, British Columbia!
Cranbrook surprised us in the best, most quietly confidence-building way. When we first drove into town, the commercial strip along the highway didn’t exactly…
What to Expect When Staying at a Traditional Japanese Ryokan
We have stayed in enough Japanese ryokan, onsen hotels and family-run inns to learn one useful lesson: the word “ryokan” does not tell you…
Japanese Baseball vs American Baseball: An NPB and MLB Fan Experience Comparison
I was a Chicago Cubs fan long before I had any meaningful say in the matter. My father got to me early. I am…
Japanese vs Korean Baseball: Which Has the Better Fan Experience?
I nearly failed to get into the best baseball atmosphere I have experienced anywhere. My friend David and I had arrived at Sajik Baseball…
Wrapped Up: Gyro, Kebab, and Donair – Unraveling the Differences
For years, I treated gyro, souvlaki, kebab, döner and donair as though they were five regional spellings of the same basic lunch. Meat. Bread….
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…