Today's my second day off in Alice Springs, and my second day of not doing much of anything - except eating. So I thought I would take the opportunity to talk about the food I eat whilst rolling through (or sleeping in) the Outback; in town, the answer to this question is "everything". One of
What Is Food Like In The Himalaya?
The Himalaya may be remote, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a huge variety of meals whilst trekking through the highest mountains on Earth. So long as those meals consist of a grain, vegetables, and (thankfully) cheese. Although meat is widely available, as I've mentioned before, I
Touring A Japanese Supermarket
One of the things I like to do while in a new country is go to the supermarkets and just wander around (and not just because I have no money to buy anything - but that's also true). Japan has everything you might expect it to have in it's markets: copious amounts of rice, tofu, green tea, and
Photo Gallery: Kyushoku, School Lunch In Japan (給食)
Japan has granted me the opportunity to experience school lunch in a third country, on a third continent (depending on how you classify The Americas, that is). Weekdays in Japan I eat lunch at one of two junior high schools - the Japanese know this lunch as kyushoku (給食). I eat alongside
10 Things You Should Know About Belgium
Before arriving in Belgium I heard from multiple groups of travelers that, "it was the one place they would have skipped" given the chance to "do it over" (no regrets, people). Undeterred, I decided to find out for myself. The verdict? I haven't the slightest clue what these people were
10 Things You Can Do In Japan (And Not The US)
One of my favorite things about traveling is being able to see how laws and social taboos (what silly things they are) change across countries. Differences between Japan and the United States extend beyond simply bowing and taking off your shoes to enter places. The following ten things are not
Discovering Peanut Butter In Brazil
Sometimes the comforts of home can weigh heavily on the traveler's soul, and it is in these times that we must find strength. Strength to go out and find whatever it is we are jonesing for, and to do so at all costs. The shelves of Brazilian and American markets are quite different from one
The Worst Fruit I’ve Ever Tasted: The Palestinian Sweet Lime
Fruits of the genus citrus tend to be some of my favorites, and I rarely find one that my taste buds do not agree with (although I am not very partial to grapefruit). But this was before the Palestinian Sweet Lime (PSL). Handling this mystery fruit prior to cutting it open, you could be
Brazilian Churrascarias and Infinity Meat
A churrascaria: a wonderful place where you can sit for hours and be served endless portions of deliciously delectable meats from a wide assortment of animals. Basically heaven on Earth. You could describe a churrascaria as a Brazilian steakhouse; however, you do not simply plop down and order