saimin from zippy's with wontons

The Best Local Food in Hawaii You Should Try

Are you heading to the islands and wondering where or what the best local food is to eat in Hawaii? This post will show you some of the best local dishes in Hawaii and what most of the locals eat. You could follow in their footsteps, try these plates, and explore the tastes of the … Read more

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FlixBus Key West: How to Get to and from the Mainland

What is FlixBus?  FlixBus is a German brand that began with intercity bus travel in Europe. Much loved by backpackers and other travelers as a budget option to get from one city to the next cheaper than taking a plane or train. I have found that it is possible to use the FlixBus service to … Read more

Street sign for la ruta del lechon in puerto rico

La Ruta del Lechon: Puerto Rico’s Pork Highway

A nondescript road leads you into the mountains 30 to 40 minutes south of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is La Ruta del Lechon, better known as the Pork Highway, and the name has a nicer ring to it than PR-184. Following its twists and turns, as the elevation rises, the temperature gets cooler. Your … Read more

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Puerto Rican Food: The Best Puerto Rican Dishes

Puerto Rican food is the reason to go to Puerto Rico. The beaches are nice; the pork is better. The cuisine here is its own thing, built from native Taino, Spanish, and African cooking over five centuries, and you can eat your way through it at roadside stands, food trucks, beach kiosks, and lechoneras in … Read more

steak sandwich eagle pub

The Best Steak Sandwich in London

London is well known for some of its culinary staples and divine flavors. However, when visiting, especially for the first time, one must try a traditional fish & chips, start the morning right with a full English breakfast, and of course, leave room for that savory Sunday roast with vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. These … Read more

Slow cooker kalua pig and cabbage dinner

How to Make the Best & Easiest Slow Cooker Kalua Pig

Hawaiian style slow cooker kalua pig, That first taste, do you remember it? I have been finding ways to make kalua pig (aka kalua pork) since I left the islands in 2000. Call it a 50th-state pulled pork if you like. To me, it’s merely porky deliciousness. This iconic Hawaiian staple is comfort food and … Read more