Alone in New York: Greenwich Village & The Time I met an Astronaut

In New York. Concrete jungle where dreams are made up. There's nothing you can't do. Now you're in New York.Alicia Keys This is a story from my first trip to New York four years ago, but it is very relevant in these times when we are encouraged to spend less time with people. They say … Continue reading Alone in New York: Greenwich Village & The Time I met an Astronaut →

Mission: Taming Tokyo in 5 days (Extensive Guide)

Bright neon lights, organised chaos and a city that never sleeps. I'm not talking about the obvious American Sister, I'm talking about its Asian Big Brother: Tokyo. Tokyo is fittingly like a game on an old Nintendo console; every neighbourhood like a new level with a unique theme; some harder to complete than others. (There … Continue reading Mission: Taming Tokyo in 5 days (Extensive Guide) →

Hangzhou – The tea capital of China

Hangzhou - the capital of China's Zhejiang province. Only an hours train journey from its big sister Shanghai, this is a modern city claimed to be one of China's major historic and cultural spots with history traceable back to the Qin Dynasty 2200 years ago. Hangzhou is surrounded by stunning natural beauty as well as … Continue reading Hangzhou – The tea capital of China →

The Authentic Cuba Libre

Cuba - a vibrant, unique and colourful island. The communist state with the salsa rhythms and bright smiles all around isn't exactly known for its food, more for its lack of such, which somehow makes it even more interesting. Because of the almost complete lack of import, particularly to local areas, the Cuban people use … Continue reading The Authentic Cuba Libre →

On a food trail in Old Town Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico. The only state in the USA where Spanish is a registered second language and a city highly influenced by Mexican traditions. New Mexico was previously a part of Mexico, but did actually get its name 223 years prior to the establishment of the country Mexico as we know it today. With such … Continue reading On a food trail in Old Town Albuquerque →

Pittsburgh – A morning in the Strip District

Perhaps Pittsburgh, in Western Pennsylvania, is better known for its three rivers, its steel production and for Andy Warhol. Perhaps at first glance, it's not the city for a morning tasting tour. Don't judge Pittsburgh by its cover. It might look slightly rough around the edges, but a morning stroll in the Strip District might … Continue reading Pittsburgh – A morning in the Strip District →