The Double Hut Burger and Masala Chips
Location: Burger Hut, Nairobi, Kenya, in the area of Westlands
Cost: Burger with Chips- 240 KES Kenya Shilling ($3.11 USD)

This is NOT an ordinary burger.  This is the ultimate African answer to all Western food that is an oozing masterpiece of success.  Growing up in Nairobi, the Double Hut had come to my rescue on more than a few occasions.  Returning to Nairobi 4 years later, I headed directly to Burger Hut to order the pilgrimage worthy item.  “I’m surry, sar (sir), we arre outt …

This is the Part 2 of Voluntouring in the Bicol Region of the Philippines: Part 1

In July 2009, I ventured to the Bicol Region in the Philippines to check out some Gawad Kalinga villages (Building Houses with Hope), see some local attractions, eat some chili peppers and bicol express, meet some people, and have more valuable adventures with Gawad Kalinga.  I was on assignment as a volunteer with Gawad Kalinga and the newly developed voluntourism program for students from Ateneo de Manila University.  GK builds homes in the Philippines, aiming …

My first day walking around Manila, the Philippines and I happen to stumble upon a food item that I simply could not possibly pass by.  I took one look at the pile of “1 day old” chickens and decided I had to partake of them.

I ordered as the chef quickly threw one of the baby chickens into the boiling oil to reheat it.  He then poked it with a stick and pulled something very small out the mid section of the bird to discard (no idea what it was, but …

After devouring 3 meals I asked a lady what the name of this magnificent two story buffet mall was named.  “Oden hawker center,” she replied, and briskly walked away.  I wasn’t satisfied.  I walked around, circulating the premises a number of times, before I saw the sign, “Golden Mile Food Center.”  Without realizing it, I had stuffed myself at the golden mile, what a “golden” stumble upon it was.
I am aimlessly walking around (one of my favorite activities) Singapore with no map, no idea of where I am going, but …

This is a list of my top 8 reasons to travel or migrate.  They are by no means set in concrete and could probably change as travel takes place.

1.  Meet New People
A great thing about traveling is the people that are always, without a doubt met along the way. Could be people you meet who are fellow travelers or local citizens who reside there. Either way, there is always an opportunity to meet extraordinary folks with extraordinary stories.
2.  Get a Broader Perspective
Traveling opens your eyes to changes and differences …

The best pizza in the nation, homemade mozzarella, homegrown herbs, vine ripe organic tomatoes, these were just a few of the phrases I heard floating around circles of various foodies when chatting about Pizzeria Bianco.
It took four hours before we were seated in the small restaurant with around 30 other hungry, eager, and glossy eyed guests.  The menu was small, precise, and completely sufficient.  Two appetizers, three salads, and six pizzas.  We began the eating with an extraordinarily fresh, plate of vine ripened, blood red tomatoes, topped with thick slices …

This is my first test post!