"Want to buy some weed?" asked the man we passed on the sidewalk just outside our hotel in Montego Bay. Join us in Jamaica for the last stop on our around-the-world adventure.
Tag: Food
Cuba Nearly Killed Me
Among all of the places we had on the itinerary for our year-long around-the-world adventure, Cuba was near the top of my list. But the feeling was not mutual.
Cali, Colombia: The Cat’s Pajamas
With fantastic street art, walkable historic neighborhoods, a great local beer scene, and fantastic food made by friendly people, Cali, Colombia, has it all.
A Ferry Crossing to Colonia, Uruguay
Although Angela and I had thoroughly enjoyed winding our way through the Argentinian side streets and markets, Buenos Aires still feels like a giant city. And we were in need of quiet sidewalk cafés and a decided absence of car …
10 Miles a Day: Buenos Aires, Argentina
As usual, Mike picked the perfect hotel for us to explore the city on foot. We stayed at the delightful Hotel Eurobuilding and used that as our home base for a 10-miles-a-day walking tour of Buenos Aires.
Darwin, Australia: Where the World Comes Together
“I’m having a going-away party tomorrow,” said the Australian woman we’d just met. “You should come.” Her goodbye was our hello to an international collection of expat friends who now called Darwin home.
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A Valentine’s Day Restaurant Tour in Bali, Indonesia
Food is love. And, boy, do we love each other! We celebrated Valentine's Day in Bali with a food tour of Seminyak's trendiest restaurants. It was a disaster.
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A Filipino Street Food Tour in Cebu, Philippines
I will eat just about anything. Grilled pig intestines, haggis bon bons, and crispy duck heads have all graced my plate on this around-the-world adventure, along with all manner of stinky cheeses, blood sausages, and liver patés. But I finally …
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Taipei, Taiwan: Exotic Foods at Ningxia Night Market
"We're looking for Mr. Lobster's Secret Den," Mike told the guard at the desk. Anywhere else in the world, this might have been met with raised eyebrows and a polite escort off the premises. But in Taipei, Taiwan, they knew …
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10 Miles a Day: Beijing, China
Combining modern architecture with elaborate traditional buildings, Beijing is the third-most populous city in the world. Its 21.5 million residents live and work among hundreds of ancient temples, pagodas, and even a Forbidden City. Join us for a 10-mile walking …