It has been over 2 years since I’ve been living in Lisbon. This period has coincided pretty well with Lisbon’s tourism boom and the good and bad that come with it. Although tourism has been a boon for the Portuguese economy in general, it has also brought some downsides with … more »
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7 Years of Backpack ME
Our blog turns seven today. When Zara and I started this site, we never imagined that we would make it to seven years. Our plan was to travel for up to one year and write about our adventures during that year. This was the dumb post that started it all. … more »
Exploring Penang Through its Uniquely Multicultural Food Scene
Penang is the most food-obsessed place we have ever been to! Folks eat out all the time. Food is ubiquitous, quick, convenient and affordable. Most of the meals served around Penang are prepared by street vendors in so-called “hawker stalls”. Like Ashray would say comparing street food with graffiti “these … more »
Travel and Food in Emilia Romagna
We traveled to Italy in the summer of 2016. Today we take you with us on a day trip through the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. This is the place where many of Italy’s famous culinary treasures come from. But today we shall take you with us in an entirely … more »
Waist size and socioeconomic status in the USA
For countries as big and rich as the United States, it’s easy to assume that everyone here gets to eat well. While it’s true that most people in the United States have access to plenty of food, the quality of food varies incredibly. We’ve experienced this ourselves in our travels … more »
Salchipapas!
Salchipapas are a favorite amongst most Peruvians and we’ve even seen them being devoured with great amounts of passion in Ecuador. What are they? A generous serving of fries topped off with some sausage slices and then doused in ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. Do not try this at home.. unless … more »
The Greatest Drink on Earth
These days you’ve started getting packaged coconut water in many places. Someone was bound to catch onto this sooner or later, this stuff tastes amazing! So go to the source! Fresh coconut water, ice cold, tastes absolutely incredible! It’s one of the healthiest, most refreshing drinks that we’ve ever had … more »
A new reality show idea..
Extreme Convenience! You could show how different people make their lives more and more convenient without regard for the environment or even the health effects that come with that. One friend mentioned a fridge that self-ordered groceries when supplies were running low. Your fridge would place the order online, an … more »
The best Jok ever!
No, that’s not a typo, I am not talking about a joke, although it is pronounced joke. Jok is a comforting rice porridge that is a staple breakfast in many parts of Thailand. As a person who didn’t eat rice or rice derivatives for breakfast, the idea always struck me … more »
Reindeer Pizza Anyone?
Probably not what you had in mind when you thought ‘Christmas Feast’ to yourself. We spotted this in Tromso Airport in the far north of Norway. Given how expensive Norway is, and the fact that this is far up above the arctic circle, this meal is actually pretty affordable at … more »