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
A little bit ago, I drove across the country from Florida to California. One of my discoveries was that our friends in the south, well, mostly Texas, have been holding out on us. There is a place they stop at on most road trips (besides Whataburger) that I had never heard of until now, Buc-ee’s. All … Read more
Recently I found myself in Belgium. The land of chocolates, beer, mussels, frites, oh, and waffles. I decided to venture out and see more of the country instead of staying in only one city. A day trip from Brussels to Bruges was in order. I wondered if it was possible to visit Bruges in half … Read more
Sometimes I will test myself and venture out into the unknown. I don’t know if it is a game I play or a personal challenge. Go somewhere you have no clue about and see how you fare (like the Balkans). Watch the people around you in their everyday life. Eat, drink, and try to live … Read more
What is the first thing you do when you land in a new city? Have a drink, grab something to eat, and settle in your accommodation? Doing one’s laundry doesn’t come to mind. Does it? It wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of the list for most people. So let me tell you why you … Read more
I had been planning my spring trip to Europe for several months. My accommodation plans were in place, or so I thought. I decided to use a mix of hostels and Airbnbs with one hotel stay on points. Never had it occurred to me that snoring in hostels when traveling might be an issue. A … Read more