Discovering Beijing Street Eats with Hias Gourmet
bySquirming scorpions on a stick. Juicy Beatles. Crispy grasshoppers. If any of that sounds appetizing, Beijing street eats are for you. If not, don’t…
Worldly Eats
Some of my favorite meals while on the go and worldly recipes that I have brought home with me.
Understanding Hoesik – Korean Drinking Culture with O’ngo Food Tours
bySo, turns out Koreans like to drink. A lot. So much so that it has become part of their workday. Hoesik, which innocently means…
Eating Kobe Beef in Osaka…Sort of
byInterested in trying Kobe Beef in Osaka? Did you know that there is a equally tasty and more affordable option? Read on. Kobe beef…
Visiting the Instant Ramen Museum – Birthplace of Cup Noodle.
byWhen visiting a new city for the first time I like to get a feel for the place through the locals eyes. This gets…
Cooking Japanese Street Food with Eat Osaka
byOkonomiyaki—that savory Japanese pancake was the reason I set my sights on Osaka. My love affair with this dish began during a visit to…
Let’s Roll – Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour Review
byWhile in Tokyo I took some time to better myself through a couple of courses, a night photography walking tour and a sushi-making class with Tokyo…
Japan Wonder Travel – Tokyo Fish Market Tour Review
byThe Tsukiji fish market is world-famous for its high-priced tuna auctions and the throngs of activity that surrounds it. This historic site was on…
Beyond Dim Sum – Hong Kong Eating Adventures Review
byMy home base of Vancouver is known to have some of the best dim sum & freshest Chinese food in the world, or so…
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A Super Cool Beer Tour in Cape Town
byI love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
Florida Eats | What a Month in the Sunshine State Tates Like
byWhen I think of Florida I certainly do not think of it as a foodie destination, unless of course, we’re talking giant smoked turkey…
Man vs. Florida Key Lime Pie – Where to Find the Islands Best
byKey West is Key lime crazy. As mentioned in my 6 odd things to do in Key West post, you can find Florida Key Lime…
Foodie Review – What I ate from Around the World
byOh my. 2014 was a good year for food and This Life in Trips. Cooking classes were taken, dishes were made, delicious delicacies were…
How to Prepare Vietnamese coffee
byThe first time I went to Vietnam I made the mistake of not bringing back coffee. I would not make this mistake again. On…
Odd/Awesome Chips of Asia
byFancy a Korean boy band with your kimchi flavoured chips? Head to Seoul. How about seaweed flavoured Pringles? Japan’s got you covered. Yes, the…
Quick and Simple Butter Chicken
byMy recent layover in Mumbai has only strengthened my desire to see India – and I hope to follow through with that on my…
How to Make Almost Authentic Vietnamese Salad Rolls
byReturning to Vietnam was a no brainer. Just to have the chance to have some authentic Vietnamese cuisine is worth going out of my…
Quick and Easy Beef Basil Panang Curry
byI love me some panang curry. Long before my first trip to Thailand the spicy peanut paste was in heavy rotation at my home….
How to Make a Pumpkin Keg – The Manly Jack o’lantern
byLooking to elevate your Halloween party this year? Maybe you want to offer your guests a little something more grown-up for their trick-or-treat experience?…
Zabb E Lee Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai Review
byA cooking class in Chang Mai has always been something I had to do and this year I was finally able to cross it…
5 Reasons Why 7-Eleven is my Favorite Restaurant in Asia
byThis is a bold statement, but one I firmly stand by. With so many great meals to be had and with such a varying…
Everett Weekend Escape – Craft Brew & Planes from WWII
byEverett Weekend Escape – Craft Brew & Planes from WWII With summer winding down Shaun and I decided it was time to squeeze in…
Almost Authentic Pad Thai Recipe
byAlmost Authentic Pad Thai Recipe Salty, spicy, sour, and sweet. This iconic Thai street food dish covers all areas of the palate and…
My Favorite California Eats
byWith my #GreatCoastRoadTrip came some seriously tasty California eats. From high-end restaurants in Santa Barbara to cheap street tacos everywhere, it was all good….
Dubai Eats
byAs I previously pointed out in my Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture post, I knew nothing of Dubai prior to visiting. This was no…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours in 60 seconds
byYum. I salivate looking back at my time cooking with Turkish Flavours. The aromas, laughter, and feast made for one great day in Istanbul….