Best Burger in Portland – Bob’s Burger Chronicles Vol 2

best burger in portland - Mike's Drive-In

Guess who’s back, back again? Bob is back, tell a friend… and I’m hunting for the best burger in Portland! I did a LOT of eating over the holidays to prepare for this post, but they’re finally over and it’s time to talk best BURGERS in Portland!!! I’m back with my latest Portland area burger […]

10 Interesting Differences Between South Korea and the West

Living in South Korea - Korean Dinner

In early 2017 I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to teach English in South Korea for one year. What I experienced during that year was indescribable. I got to sample the local foods, meet some amazing people and experience what life as a local in South Korea is like. To say I […]

10 Hours in Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Taiwan Layover

On my way to Japan, I had a long layover in Taipei, Taiwan. Not including transit and waiting time, I had about six hours total to get a taste of Taipei, Taiwan for the first time. Basically I ate a lot with my local friend and we visited the iconic Taipei 101. Watch more at […]

Eating Kangaroo with Aboriginals

Eating Kangaroo in Australia

Throughout my time in Australia, I knew, somehow, someway, I had to experience something like this. Since visiting the Northern Territory a few months ago, I knew this was a story I needed to tell. As you can see from my Australian Outback video, I barely talked about Aboriginal people, despite the fact that this had been […]

My Melbourne Makeover

My Melbourne Makeover

Melbourne is considered to be one of the coolest and most trendy cities in all of Australia. Full of coffee-loving, gluten-free hipsters and artists, it feels more European than Australian – so I had to adapt. Luckily, back when I was living in Medellin, Colombia, I met two fun-loving Aussies named Jace and Em who […]

Bangkok Street Food Guide

Bangkok Street Food - Boat Noodles with Mark Wiens

After 10 days of exploring Thailand, I only had 24 hours to experience the mega metropolis of Bangkok. Fortunately, I had a local ace up my sleeve by the name of Mark Wiens, who has been living in Bangkok since 2009, writing and filming for his popular travel blog, Migrationology.com. Mark and I spent the morning […]

Ireland Road Trip

Things to do in Ireland - Cliffs of Moher

Sometimes you just have to say “let’s have a random adventure.” After a travel conference in London this past November, I had a few days to spare before I needed to catch a flight back to New York. With that time, I could have easily stayed put and wandered around London, but that relentless voice inside my […]

Topkapi Palace Tour

Topkapi Palace - Istanbul Turkey

The Topkapi Palace was the primary residence for the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years, so it’s as extravagant as it is historic. Today the Topkapi Palace is a UNESCO world heritage site and serves as a museum for holy relics and significant artifacts. Comprised of four main courtyards and many smaller buildings, at it’s […]

The Historic Hagia Sophia Guide

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Turkey

This one-time Christian Church, turned Imperial Mosque, turned museum, is said to be the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Located just across from the famous Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia is a beautiful structure with equally as impressive history. The incredible city of Istanbul has been home to many civilizations throughout the centuries, and none have been […]

Exploring the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Spice Bazaar in Istanbul Turkey

In 2014, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was listed as the world’s most popular tourist attraction with over 91 million annual visitors. With 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops, there is literally something for everyone within this amazing maze of consumption. Shopping for everything from lanterns to ladles, its almost impossible to leave empty handed. […]