While I certainly have a penchant for Hilton, what I really love is a former Hilton, with the rather infamous Mapina Hotel being just that. And with this in mind, I obviously had to go check it out. What do I mean by a former Hilton? Well, a place that was once friends with the…
Sudanese cuisine is rich, diverse, and deeply connected to the country’s culture and history. Rooted in ancient traditions, Sudanese food is hearty, flavorful, and built to provide sustenance through the country’s turbulent history. With influences from Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, Sudanese cuisine is a delightful exploration of bold flavors and unique ingredients. And…
Baguio’s most famous haunted house is the Laperal White House. A place of ghost stories and dark history, it now serves as an upscale French restaurant. Formerly this was a place we merely stopped for a photo, now we not only go full guided tour, but better still even have dinner here. What the Baguio?…
Rich in flavor and spices, Southeast Asian cuisine is often regarded as one of the best in the world. Be it pad thai, tom yum, or pho, every meal is unique and feels like a story waiting to be told. What’s more enticing about Southeast Asian cuisine is the bold mix of flavors, where sweet,…
Suakin, once Sudan’s most important port, is a place where the past lingers. It was a major trade hub connecting Africa to Arabia and the world. But over time, it faded into near ruin, especially after the British moved the key routes to Port Sudan. Now, Suakin is a bit of a ghost town. The…
While Manila and the Philippines are great tourist destinations it can be easy to forget the real inequalities of the country, which is why once a year I take a trip to the Manila slums, namely Smokey Mountain and Happy Land. Why yearly? We’ll partly because I do like to remind myself how the other…
