So far, most of the stories I have written for this site, and the few more I have…
Hello & 48 hours of non-stop eating in Beijing
I’ve had the wonderful privilege of being the editor of Chubby Hubby since its relaunch. Being the editor…
The Matsushima Oyster Festival and a visit to Entsuin Temple
Matsushima, a small city near Sendai in the Miyagi prefecture (in Tohoku, Japan), is worth visiting any time…
Boozing my way around Tohoku
Drink-lovers (like me) have good reason to plan a Tohoku holiday. This scenic region northeast of Kanto (the…
Great coffee and beans – Market Espresso in Melbourne
Over the past year or so, there has been a sudden surge in the number of coffee roasters…
Eating like a local in Oahu, Hawaii
On a recent trip to Hawaii, where there’s no shortage of good food, and where there is tons…
Tohoku, Japan’s onsen (hot spring) paradise
There are few things as relaxing and pleasurable than taking a bath–Japanese style–in natural hot spring water. For…
Friday Food Porn: Ikura Rice in Miyagi, Japan
A little something to make you hungry this Friday and also to whet your appetites for a series…
Innocent Bystander: fabulous pizza and Moscato on tap
Over the New Year, we vacationed in Melbourne with our munchkins, our first family holiday since baby girl…
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