One of the greatest things about traveling in India is the abundance of cheap, yet tasty food. Even the lowest priced dishes from the filthiest street carts rarely taste bad and for a few more rupees, you can get some pretty amazing meals. Nevertheless, every western visitor will eventually crave some western food; and you can be sure that giving in to those cravings will … [Read more...]
What Does a $100 Dumpling Look Like?
It looks big. Very, very big. This "jumbo gyoza" (a Japanese dumpling known as pot sticker) sells for 9600 Yen, which is US $110 at today's exchange rates. If you happen to find yourself in Tokyo with a large group of extremely hungry friends, make your way to the Iidabashi district. Take a right after exiting the main gate of the JR Iidabashi Station and walk to the main … [Read more...]
Japanese Gothic Lolita Dungeon Dining With a Christian Twist
I could do a whole series of posts on unusual restaurants and food traditions in Japan (many already have and there are even a few books on the subject), but for now, I'm just going to look at one: The Christon Café. Featuring a ridiculous amount of Christian imagery in a Gothic dungeon setting, this same restaurant in the US would attract a horde of nut-job protesters faster … [Read more...]
Singing and Dancing in Malacca’s Chinatown Interferes With My Dinner
The city of Malacca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 150 kilometers southeast of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is famous especially for the bright red buildings that make up the Portuguese built historical downtown area, but for this post I'm going to focus on Jonker Walk, also known as Malacca's Chinatown; more specifically, I'm going to focus on its Chinatown at … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting in Myanmar at Inle Lake’s Red Mountain Estate
The Inle Lake area of Myanmar was my favorite of all the places I visited during my month in the country. While there, you can take a boat out on the lake, bike around the lake, walk to the lake……ok, so it doesn't take too long to realize there's not much to do that doesn't somehow involve the lake. Yes, you can go trekking in the surrounding mountains, but then you have to … [Read more...]