A battle of gods. Zeus vs. the Titans. Ra vs. Apep. Rocky vs. Apollo. Well, I think the point is made. This is a battle of absolute epic proportions with no distinctive champion in my opinion. If you don’t know what these two things are, I’m sorry! Two of man’s great culinary creations, reaching the far … More Lechon vs. Babi Guling – Filipino Edibles
Indonesia’s archipelago country of 18,110 islands can be surprisingly diverse from place to place. While similarities exist between them, the cuisine runs by the same guidelines. Based on what is best locally, dishes may have the same name yet the flavours can differ greatly. I was jumping into Indonesian cuisine blindfolded with only an assumption that there must be similarities to its neighbouring countries. … More 11 Must Try Indonesian Foods
Just about every country and culture I am introduced to, I always try discovering them through their cuisine. While exploring markets, local hotspots and trying new morsels around every corner are great ways to do this, taking a cooking class is the icing on the cake. Not only is it the opportunity to taste well-made authentically … More Bali Manggang Cooking Class
Is it just an island from the fantasies of many, perceived as an illustrious jewel of unimaginable beauty? A place of legend, where myths are then born, held dear in the minds of men. A litter strewn has-been paradise sorrowed by the destructiveness of tourism. A playground of liquor and drug induced debaucheries raping the … More Guide to Ubud, Bali
You may have seen it on t.v. or maybe with your own eyes, but the moment when it’s all over. Skin glistening, juices dripping, the pleasure senses exhausted awaiting this moment. What’s been made is a thing of rarely paralleled beauty. No, I’m not talking about sex… well food porn for sure. The glorious suckling … More Babi Guling, Ibu Oka – Ubud, Indonesia
For 3 years now I’ve been traipsing across the global food trail, following my stomach and tasting the road less traveled. While there are many sides to travel, all the adventures taken, learning experiences and people met and more all in between meals, my focus still tends to often gravitate on my next meal. Every country, whether … More 2016 Edibles Log
27 flights, 9 countries later 2016 disappeared before my eyes as I am sure many people have similar feelings. I found myself sitting around looking back over the year thinking what I have done. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a ton had happened. From Australia to the Arctic, traditional tattoos to memorable … More Looking Back… 2016
2:30 am came way to fast when sleeping on the cold hard ground. I crawled out of the tent unable to walk yet from my boards stiff muscles. Seized and broken, I did my best to stretch it out and step into a void of temporary painlessness. The stars still shone strong, while the path … More Climbing Mount Rinjani – Part 2
I was packed and ready to go, but ready for what was to come is a whole other story. I emptied my backpack reorganizing with the bare necessities for a couple days. The clothes I was wearing, a change of warm clothes for the top, a few security snacks, camera and most importantly some extra … More Climbing Mount Rinjani – Part 1
Each one of Indonesia’s islands will intrigue, mystify and stop you in your tracks at their different yet equal beauty that runs across this volcanic archipelago. Each island can easily justify a month of traveling to truly discover all its hidden treasures while I’m sure even then some would be left unturned. While many, myself … More Flores In 7 Days