Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations in Belize
November 19 marks a special holiday in Belize — Garifuna Settlement Day. The Garifuna, or Garinagu in Garifuna, are mixed African, Carib Indian and Arawak Indian people who were deemed …
The Eternal Search for Good Mexican Food Abroad: Macho Tacos in Taipei, Taiwan
Since I moved away from California and its endless supply of authentic Mexican restaurants in 2009, I have spent the past three years hopelessly searching for decent Mexican food abroad …
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Maya Ruins in Belize: Visiting Lamanai
Nearly every travel magazine and media outlet has included Belize in their round up of “must visit” destinations for 2012, mainly because the end of the Maya calendar takes place …
Getting Painted at Carnaval in Ambergris Caye, Belize
This past weekend was the annual Carnaval celebration on Ambergris Caye in Belize. I had been planning a “work” trip down in February, which coincidentally just happens to be my …
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Three Bizarre Foods to Try at Taipei Night Markets
The Taiwan Night Market scene is a huge part of the local culture and one of the more beloved aspects for travelers visiting the country. If you tend to err …
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Theme Restaurants: Modern Toilet in Taipei, Taiwan
There is no doubt that Japan is the king when it comes to intriguing and often oddball themed restaurants. Taiwan also has its share of themed restaurants as well – …
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Taiwanese Shaved Ice Desserts: Bào Bīng (剉冰) and Xue Hua Bing (雪花冰)
As I currently sit here in Los Angeles, where the temperatures are more reminiscent of summer rather than the middle of January, I find myself missing the gloomy weather of …
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Expat Bars in Taiwan: On Tap Pub in Taipei
Unlike many of its big Asian-city counterparts, Taipei is not one of the cities where you typically find heaps of English speakers traveling around. While Taiwan is definitely working to …
Must Try Foods in Taiwan: Xiaolongbao from Din Tai Fung
Whether you’ve visited Taiwan yet or not, you likely already know one of the biggest draws to the island is, without a doubt, the food. Food is an integral part …
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Beach Bars in Belize: Palapa Bar and Grill on Ambergris Caye
While the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize may not have the legendary bar scene that rivals some other famed spots like Southeast Asia, there are certainly a number of …
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Going Slow in Central America: Exploring Caye Caulker’s “The Split” in Belize
When visiting the Cayes in Belize, most travelers are quite divided over their love for either Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker. Ambergris Caye is slow and laid back, but Caye …
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Traditional Foods in Belgium: Liege and Brussels Style Waffles
Belgium is one of my favorite countries for culinary travel – from the cliché of “Mussels in Brussels”, to the frites, chocolates, and of course, the handcrafted beers, it’s one …
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