Shinjuku is a major metropolitan transit hub inside of Tokyo with over 3.64 million commuters per day at the Shinjuku station as well as the city’s predominant redlight…
Destinations/ Food Porn/ Portugal/ Spirits/ Travel/ Western Europe
Touring port caves, tripe stew, and tackling a Francesinha sandwich while exploring the weathered beauty of Porto, Portugal.
The ancient city of Porto, Portugal dates back to 300 B.C. with Roman settlements which used the city as a port town. The city breaths with history, ancient…
Destinations/ Food Porn/ Spain/ Travel/ Western Europe
Pintxos, bacalao (bacalhau), and jamón ibérico de bellota in San Sebastian
San Sebastian is a region of northeastern Spain which has a unique Basque culture and language quite separate from Spain. It’s a matter of debate but I had…
Asia/ Destinations/ Thailand/ Travel
Getting a Sak Yant tattoo: the sacred art of Thai Buddhist magic tattooing.
Through all of my adventures and travels I have never been able to commit to a tattoo. I have hundreds of ideas for tattoos and saved images tucked away…
Asia/ Destinations/ Food Porn/ Thailand/ Travel
Fresh seafood and Rasta vibes on Railay Beach (Krabi Province), Thailand
Traveling to Railay Beach is like going to meet a Bond villain. The peninsula is divided from the mainland by a mountain range. So the only way on or…
Asia/ Destinations/ Food Porn/ Thailand/ Travel
Fantastic pork knuckle (Khao Kha Moo) and other street food delights in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Whereas Bangkok can be an urban grind choked with traffic Chiang Mai opens up considerably. The town is much smaller and the city center is very pedestrian friendly. With…
Asia/ Destinations/ Food Porn/ Thailand/ Travel
Explore the Soi Rambuttri food market and more in Bangkok, Thailand
I came to Thailand with dreams of revelation. An openness to be transformed. The praise of those who’ve come before me ringing in my ears. I came to Thailand…
I’m sitting on a deck overlooking the city sipping chai masala from a dixie-cup sized paper cup. A convocation of eagles swoops through the sky circling in groups across…
I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked but I did get to try a few new local things that I can share. Chai Masala When…
Destinations/ Food Porn/ Illinois/ North America/ Restaurants/ United States
Alinea – February 10, 2018
Alinea had been at the top of my list for years now. I’m drawn to surprising molecular presentations and Grant has a reputation for deep concepts. It’s always dangerous…