Food porn, iberico style
*Cue 70’s wah-wah, chicka chicka sexy music* Oh yeah, that’s right baby. Come here with your glistening, jamon-y goodness. For further money shots, check out the Madrid episode of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain.
Author: Kim
Spain and its weird festivals
You’ve all heard of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and maybe even la Tomatina in Bunol, but “El Vitor” in Mayorga near Valladolid is definitely more bizarre. Those are animal hides that they’re burning. Called paja, the skins turn into a tar-like substance which is impossible to remove, … Continue Reading →
The Balkans…hmm…does anything come to mind?
First off, do you even know where the Balkans are? In our shameful American style, we had little knowledge of this part of the world. I think I had a vague notion of it being somewhere in Eastern Europe. This is where the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated … Continue Reading →
An innocent Bosnian breakfast??
Oh my! At least buy me a drink first.
Bier, bikes and beats in Berlin
Shit, I can’t think of a world capital with a more fascinating history in recent years. It’s been 20 years since the wall came tumbling down, and a strangely beautiful and unique city has sprung up in the aftermath. I came to visit a couple of friends who couchsurfed wth … Continue Reading →
Barcelona…there’s no place like home.
Let me preface this post by saying that I am extremely biased when it comes to Spain, and my second home, Barcelona. I love the shit out of this city. Back in the day, I participated in a student exchange program here and ended up staying two years. Whenever I … Continue Reading →
If you hate nature, don’t go to the south island of New Zealand
When it comes to the variety and magnitude of natural wonders you can see in a single trip, nowhere compares to New Zealand’s South Island. Seriously, you can climb a glacier in the morning, and be swimming with dolphins by the afternoon. Trek through rain forests surrounded by unique plants … Continue Reading →
Renting a van and saving money in New Zealand
When traveling around New Zealand, there is really no substitute for having your own wheels. Most people coming for a few months or more buy a van or station wagon to live in. But if you’re here for a short time (like us), you’re better off just renting one. Since … Continue Reading →
Wwoofing in New Zealand
After a good chunk of time in Asia, it felt pretty good to be in an English speaking country again. New Zealand is ridiculously easy to travel in – there are info centers everywhere with free brochures and maps (DON’T buy a Lonely Planet), people here are the friendliest in … Continue Reading →
Put your hands up for Bangkok – I love this city
If you ever come to Southeast Asia, you will inevitably find yourself in the travel hub epicenter of Bangkok at some point. The typical low budget traveler ends up on Khao San Road (the original backpacker ghetto) and spends a few days being overwhelmed by the heat, noise and crowds … Continue Reading →