There’s something about partying like a local in a foreign land. When I travel outside the US, I’m always curious of how locals go by their day to day lives. Including their night lives. Where they go, what they eat, how they party… In Osaka, I headed to Umeda for the wedding after-party, at…
Tag: Asia
Homecoming Queen
Just last month, I found myself on an impromptu trip to the Motherland. It wasn’t for a grand vacation since I haven’t been back for over fifteen years. However, it was for a far more important reason. Family. My grandfather, the patriarch of my mother’s side of the family, was critically ill when my Mom…
Philippines: The Pearl Of The Orient Seas
I confess, the Philippines is my favorite country in the world. I get asked this question often and as a world traveler, I’ve seen a lot of beautiful countries. But I answer this question without even batting my eyes. It may be a biased answer since I was born in the Philippines. My favoritism is…
Food Guide: Japanese Food
and why I’m turning Japanese. If you think you love sushi, think again. If you haven’t been to Japan and you’re a self-proclaimed sushi addict, then you’ve been living a lie. I’m no sushi expert and I don’t even consider myself sushi crazy but there’s a reason why it originated in Japan: They know how…