Alinea: The Ultimate, Gastronomical Dining Splurge
#3 on our 30 before 30. A wallet busting, food lovers paradise resides here in Chicago — Alinea! Consistantly ranks as top 5 on The S. Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurant list, naturally it made our list of must haves particularly for self- indulgence. And from the moment we step through the futuristic sliding elevator doors,… Read more…
Video | #19 Skydiving Monterey Bay in California
It’s G’s birthday today! So we’re checking off #19 on our 30 before 30 list of must have travel experiences before we turn 30. Can you think of a better way to celebrate than to jump out of a plane!? I didn’t think so. Happy Birthday, G!
Siam Niramit: The Most Spectacular Show in Bangkok.. NOT!
An 80- minute “journey” is 80 minutes too long! Do not be fooled by the billboards and cab drivers telling you otherwise. This is probably the worst show on Earth. So I shouldn’t be surprise when going through my memory card that I came out with a whopping 1 photo of momentum of a night… Read more…
Visiting Family in Vietnam
2011: Thankful Gerard got to meet his Grandma in this lifetime. RIP. We love the food, we adore our culture, but ultimately, this trip is significant because it’s G’s first time here. Ever. You could say it’s an important one, a pilgrimage so to speak. G’s never met his Ba Ngoai (Grandma on his mom’s… Read more…
Food Trippin’ in Vietnam
One of the greatest pleasures of visiting Vietnam is knowing we’re going to be eating well, and while indulging in the rich, eclectic, and vibrant cuisine of Southeast Asia, we can also enjoy exploring beautiful destinations like Phú Qu?c and experiencing its charming phú qu?c hotels. With every revisited trip, I discover a new dish,… Read more…
Day Trippin’ – Ben Tre Mekong Delta Tour
It seems every time I come back to visit, we manage to squeeze in a Ben Tre tour somewhere. This will be my 4th (maybe 5th) tour down the Mekong River and I still have mix feelings on whether it’s a cultural must or a tourist bust. But it’s one of those thing you’ll no… Read more…
The Best Thing I Ever Ate – Breakfast
The time when the every day breakfast became the best! I’ve had decked out eggs Benedict, delectable omelettes and over the top scrambles and they remain some of my breakfast favorites from time to time. But, the best eggs I’ve ever had, the best, most memorable breakfast, happens to be the simplest with humble origins…. Read more…
Stranded on the Great Exuma
Back in July 2007, while in Boston, G found out he had won a prestigious award at work– The All Star Award– only handed to a select few in the entire company each year! The prize?! An all inclusive trip for two to the Bahamas! The trip included a week stay at the Four Seasons on… Read more…
At-A-Glance: Boston
You’ll be trippin’ too after visiting this historical town of baked beans! Sure we had a little run in with some less than friendly (rude) locals. But then we also came across some more than generous ones who offered us free canolis! All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Boston. I love it’s… Read more…
Food Trippin’ in New York City
There’s no trippin’ like a food trippin’ experience in New York City! This is our 2nd time in NYC and we were so happy to be there during the holidays to celebrate my early birthday. It’s a good thing we got all the touristy stuff out of the way on our first visit to NYC…. Read more…