In 2017, I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I loved it! I was captivated by the sounds, the bustle, the feel of the metropolitan vibe, the food, the people, and the city. I remember staying at this very grand hotel, JW Marriott, that provided an extensive selection of international foods. The entire hotel was just GRAND. … More Traveling in my Kitchen #10: Malaysia
Bucket List: Vietnam Can I begin with food and end with it as well? When I think of Vietnam, my mouth salivates at the thought of Banh Mi and Spring Rolls. I think of chopsticks clicking against the plate or bowl as I pick up noodles and meat drenched into the mouth watering spicy and … More Traveling in my Kitchen #9: Vietnam
Bucket List: Puerto Rico I have contemplated visiting Puerto Rico many, many times over the past 5 years. I knew someone who went to school there and thought it would be great to visit. I don’t think I did intensive research about the place, but I do remember looking up “hurricane months” or “best time … More Traveling in my Kitchen: #6 Puerto Rico
I traveled to Beijing, China in 2011. It was one of those planned but not really kind of trip. I thought Beijing was methodical, insanely organized, and deliberate. As an introvert who likes to have things black and white a majority of the time, Beijing felt like everything was calculated and I was just fine … More Traveling in my Kitchen #8: China
Bucket List: Seoul, South Korea If you’ve read my previous blogs, I have planned on visiting Seoul (oh, the tears!) this Summer. If COVID-19 didn’t knock on the world’s door, I would have been there end of June through the end of the first week of July. I had planned on staying in Gangnam, getting … More Traveling in my Kitchen: #7 South Korea
France. In 2008, I visited Paris for the first time. It’s one of those vacations where you visit as many European countries as you possibly can pack in 2 weeks. I dragged my backpack and luggage through trains, plains, and airports to align with my schedule/itinerary. A friend whom I met up in London said … More Traveling in my Kitchen: #5 Paris
Bucket List: India As I continue to reflect on the places I’d like to travel to someday, India comes very close to the top of the list, specifically the Taj Mahal. I’ve seen many, many photos of visitors visiting this ivory-white marble mausoleum and have developed FOMO. Yes, you heard it..FOMO. I’ve imagined myself going … More Summer Traveling in my Kitchen: #4 India
The Philippines. It is a beautiful place made up of 7,641 island according to Wikipedia. It is divided into geographical areas mainly known as Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. I have traveled to certain places in the Philippines, and each time I go I inhale beauty, madness, and gratefulness. The beauty of the people, food, and … More Summer Traveling in my Kitchen: #3 The Philippines
This dessert, called Jackfruit Sago (a.k.a., Pengat Nangka Bersago – in Malay), has its origins in Thailand and the Malay Archipelago. Nangka, or jackfruit, is a familiar fruit for me. I remember feeling the very sticky adhesive-like feature of the fruit and unable to get it off my hands even after several washings. Jackfruit is … More Summer Traveling in my Kitchen: #2- Malaysia and Thailand
This Summer, with COVID-19 still present in our minds, my travel plans have been cancelled. In the last few days, I engaged in checking borders and travel requirements only to be disappointed by restrictions. I understand. Instead of dwelling on the have nots, I’ve decided to write about my love for cooking and eating- the … More Summer Traveling in my Kitchen: Portugal
