Budget travelers who always seem to strip down to the bare necessities find it difficult to indulge again. After spending time abroad and limiting themselves to Menu deals or partying only in their hostel; partying back home can be overwhelming. Suddenly, spending over $100/ USD last night doesn’t seem so far fetched. But, you forget that a few months ago, you stretched $20 and lived comfortably.
Food / Drinks
Over the weekend, the buzz over Eat, Pray, Love exploded all over the travel world. Anticipation for the movie based on the true life story of solo female traveler Liz Gilbert has led to one big conversation over the now released film. For now, it seems as if you either love it or you hate it. Personally, the story resonates moments in my life that puts a smile on my face. Whether you’re a world traveler or astonished by this newfound idea, the film will get to you in one way or another.
After nearly a month traveling around Bolivia, I cannot tell you how relieved I was to be in La Paz with more options of food than the usual chicken and rice that seemed so prevalent throughout Bolivia. The Star of India restaurant was recommended by a few hostel mates, listed in Lonely Planet, and popular for the worlds most dangerous Vindaloo.
The White Lady only comes out at night, towed by a tractor to Commerce Street in downtown Auckland, just behind the train station and around the corner from Showgirls. With bright Christmas lights along her flanks like a beacon to the congregating barflies, the White Lady has been serving New Zealand’s late night crowd for more than 60 years, piling burgers high with pineapple, eggs, beets, and a series of accoutrement most would never consider atop on a beef patty.
The legendary Southeast Asia Buckets; the backpacking trail just wouldn’t be the same without it. Perhaps for the same reason Goon is to Australia. Who knew the same bucket we used as children to build sandcastles with, would be used again to go into oblivion with on the other side of the world?
A visit to China isn’t complete without tasting Baijiu. Unofficially, it’s the national drink. The beverage is a Chinese distilled alcohol. The clear color can easily be mistaken for water (I’ve done that mistake before). At about 80 to 120 proof, or 40-60% alcohol by volume, it burns right through and you will feel every drop it going down.
I do in fact have a second stomach for dessert. Well not exactly but it does seem that way that no matter how full I may be, I always have enough room for dessert. My limits were tested in Buenos Aires, Argentina though. A simple walk down the city of Buenos Aires will get you passing down countless ice cream parlors. It’s extremely difficult to resist and normally I don’t want to resist anyway.
After featuring two of their videos, Bangkok Street Party and Pulled Noodles for our weekly Film Feature, I just had to know more about them. Their Without borders, three chefs that traveled all around Asia exploring and experiencing local culture with food. I was luckily able to get an interview with them.
I couldn’t help it. This is the second video were featuring of Without Borders and for a good reason. I’ll be going back to China in the end of August and this video got me excited again for my upcoming trip. It didn’t seem to take long for them to find something to record in China. Watch as Chad attempts to make some noodles and somehow tries to communicate with them.
