Few things offer a more intimate glimpse into a culture than its street food. The sizzling pans, vibrant stalls, and creative combinations of flavors not only satisfy hunger but also tell a story about the people and their traditions. Traveling the world through its street food is a journey of discovery, offering surprises at every…
Being of the main touristic areas of the capital of China you’d expect there to be a rich culinary scene. So, what is the Qianmen street food scene? I was to check this out after over 10 years of not visiting the place as part of my almost 8000 km overland trip from Beijing. What…
Jian Bing is the best breakfast in China by a country mile! And the Jian Bing Dandong varietal is perhaps the best in China. What though is it that makes it so good, where can I buy it and what are the ingredients. What the Jian Bing? I will not go into crazy detail about…
Is there street food at Dongmen Pedestrian Street? The short answer is that yes there is, but that it really is not all that its been painted as. I found this out after looking online and finding that not only was it near to my office– as in walking distance, but that it was one…
Can you do Keto in Laos? Well the goods news for strict adherents to this diet, as well as lazy part-timers such as myself is that doing keto in both Vientiane and Laos in general is pretty easy. I found this out on my third visit to the country where I traveled overland from Bangkok…
Previously I took serious umbrage with the gentrified nation of street food, but my time in Shenzhen has mellowed me slightly with places like Ancient BBQ being case in point. My issue with said gentrification has always been tied to the fact that I feel it removes a huge amount of authenticity and lacks the…
