There’s no denying my street food addiction. Hong Kong is a city loaded with culinary street food delights – from the greasy grinds of Mongkok to the international recipes surrounding the Chungking Mansion, Hong Kong has it all! This is not the most in-depth guide to Hong Kong street food cuisine – the culinary roots [...]
Egyptian Budget Travel Guide: Cost of Traveling to Egypt
by Mark Wiens on August 23, 2011
In comparison to Europe or North America, everyday expenses in Egypt are low. From SE Asia, prices are quite similar with regards to food, accommodation and living expenses. Vegetarian meals can be eaten for less than $1 per meal and beds can be bought for around $4 a night. Egypt is blessed with an abundance [...]
Dandora Dangerous – Nairobi’s Dump Site
by Mark Wiens on February 15, 2011
Note: I was barely able to snap any photos in this area. My Kenyan friends were reluctant for me to even so much as bring along any camera device. I brought my old camera and didn’t take many photos. “There’s no mercy in Dandora.” The garbage from the city of Nairobi is dumped into a [...]
Photo Story: The Real Nairobi
by Mark Wiens on February 8, 2011
Welcome to Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. Look into your rear view mirror and you will notice the real side of Nairobi. Hop into a public “matatu” mini-bus and venture to the neighborhoods that make up Nairobi. Nairobi matatu mini-buses line the sloppy muddy road, waiting to be repaired in order to [...]
Jaws Corner – Coffee and Conversation the Zanzibar Way
by Mark Wiens on February 5, 2011
It can be compared to a confluence of two canyon rivers, a place where the water combines, uniting in the middle. Within the footpaths and Vespa lanes that maze through Stone Town, Zanzibar, is a courtyard where two lanes collide into an intersection, opening up into a small gathering space. This unique square is a [...]
Chasing Pharaoh’s and Other Things to Do in Luxor, Egypt
by Mark Wiens on December 10, 2010
From the Valley of the Kings to the Temple of Karnak and Luxor, here are the top ancient Egyptian sites to visit in Luxor, Egypt!
Egyptian Hospitality: Grand Arrival in Cairo
by Mark Wiens on November 27, 2010
The first few hours, maybe even the first few days after arriving in a brand new place in the world is one of my absolute favorite moments to live for. Within those first few hours your ideals and previous mental pictures of the place are shattered and the real city is exposed before you. Sometimes [...]
Official Launch of “Eating Thai Food”
by Mark Wiens on November 1, 2010
The fusion of travel and food is my undisputed passion. When I located myself in Thailand 1.5 years ago, I involuntarily became infatuated with Thai cuisine and naturally devoted most of my time and energy to eating all kinds of Thai food. I began writing Thai food posts on Migrationology including 100 Thai Foods to [...]
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33 Photos That Will Inspire YOU to Jump Out of Your Chair and Travel the World!
March 22, 2011
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Sri Lankan Food: 40 of the Island’s Best Dishes
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How to Use a Squat Toilet Like a Pro
August 16, 2011
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How To Live Like a VIP in Bangkok for $285.06 Per Month
July 26, 2011
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101 Things To Do in Nairobi, Kenya
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100 Thai Dishes to Eat in Bangkok: The Ultimate Eating Guide
March 9, 2010
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Top 16 Bangkok Street Food Sanctuaries
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101 Things to Do in Bangkok
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