Go Risotto – Chasing the dream of a single dish in Venice
Sometimes, chasing down a dream dish in a foreign country yields wonderful success. Put your dream out into the world, and it will respond.
Santorini: Adventures in the tourist zone
A few days on the island of Santorini, Greece gave me the tourist experience of a lifetime. Are the wonderful views worth the crush of humanity? Is the absence of local culture made up for by the stunning photos you’ll bring back? Let’s break it down.
Kanazawa, Japan – Visiting the second tier destinations
Some travelers are lucky enough to have seen the popular places and now choose the second-tier sights, but why do we wait? Why not sometimes start with the less-knowns? I offer Kanazawa, Japan as a prime example.
Making Your Stand At Standing Bars In Japan
Tachinomi are a Japanese institution – standing bars and restaurants, where by design there are no seats; you stand throughout the experience. See why you need to make your stand in Japan.
Tourist Creep: When A Once-Native Place Changes
Tokyo’s Piss Alley and Golden Gai areas used to be very Japanese, and thus very exclusive, but a revisit five years later shows them to be now astonishingly touristy. What to think when a place changes?
Sitting in a Fourth-Rate Bar in a Two-Bit Town Drinking Third-Class Beer
Sometimes when traveling, the town you choose for your home base isn’t all that whippy, such as Nazare, Portugal. Nothing to do but hang in low-rate places.
Fine Dining: Eating Kappo in Osaka
One form of fine dining in Osaka Japan is called Kappo, where everyone sits together at a counter in front of the open kitchen. Here’s my experience in one place.
Characteristics of an Asian Bar
The bar is one of humankind’s greatest inventions, but Western and Eastern traditions are different. Let me run down a Western perspective of the characteristics of an Asian bar, what makes bars in East Asia different and interesting.
Sunday In Paris, A Survival Guide
What to do in Paris on a Sunday? Yes, many things are closed, but let me provide you with several ideas and plans for making the most of a Sunday, without leaving town.
The Best Sandwich-Maker In The World
A man named Andrea Borderi in Sicily’s Siracusa Ortigia market is simply the best sandwich-maker in the world. He demonstrates his craft-making performance art outside his shop called Caseificio Borderi daily, making the best sandwiches ever. He charms his customers and the crowd, and you’re happy to wait for him.
Listening to Fado Music in Lisbon
Listening to Fado music in Lisbon, Portugal is an entry into the country’s raw emotions, the melancholy, wistful singing taking you on its own journey that explores the concept of fate. You need to see Fado live, and here is where and how to do it.
How to Drink Wine in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia, is known as the heartland of wine, and thus is a brilliant place in which to drink it. Here’s how to go about doing so, with panache and polish.