May 17th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Laurel Miller, Gadling
Does the mere thought of street food set your stomach to rumbling? If so, you'll want to get yourself to Singapore– the world's unofficial street food (or, technically, hawker centre)– capital. The city is hosting the World Streetfood Congress May 31-June 9. Don't let the stern-sounding name fool you: this 10-day event is all about hedonism, snackie-style.
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World Streetfood Congress To Be Held In Singapore, May 31-June 9
May 17th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Laurel Miller, Gadling
Does the mere thought of street food set your stomach to rumbling? If so, you'll want to get yourself to Singapore– the world's unofficial street food (or, technically, hawker centre)– capital. The city is hosting the World Streetfood Congress May 31-June 9. Don't let the stern-sounding name fool you: this 10-day event is all about hedonism, snackie-style.
In ...Concepcion: Paraguay's Pearl Of The North
May 6th, 2013 at 12:00PM: I arrived at the Concepción bus terminal at 11 p.m. amid cracks of thunder so loud they would have triggered car alarms, if the town's horse-and-carts, scooters and clapped-out old junkers were equipped with them. As it was, there was no real taxi, so I just had to trust that the obese guy with the beady eyes and crappy Korean import really was a cabdriver. He considerately allowed me to ...Layover Report: Where To Eat At Miami, Lima, And Bogota International Airports
Apr 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM: I just returned from three weeks in Bolivia and Paraguay. In that time, I had 12 flights, five of which were required to get me from my home in Colorado to La Paz. Now why, you may ask, in this age of expedited air travel, does it take so many connections to travel 4,512 miles (or nine hours by air)? Budget, baby.
I'm also horrifically flight phobic, so for me to fly various Third World ...International Budget Guide 2013: Shanghai, China
Apr 3rd, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Asia has long been the budget traveler's playground, and the good news is that despite its rapid modernization, Shanghai continues to offer tremendous value for the money.
As most cities around the world put the brakes on new developments because of economic woes, Shanghai is bucking the trend by building and growing at a dizzying pace. Blink and another skyscraper has shot up, or a new ...How To Eat Bolivian Street Food (Without Shame)
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 12:00PM: There's a certain breed of traveler who will, often to their detriment, go to extreme lengths to avoid looking like a tourist. I know, because I'm one of them. Whatever spawned this phobia is anyone's guess, but I really, really, really dislike standing out in a crowd, especially if that crowd is foreign, and I'm eating.
While I also sneak looks at maps and guidebooks on the DL when I'm lost, ...How To Stay Healthy On Spring Break
Mar 18th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Whether you're a beach-bound college student or a middle-aged couple headed to the Rockies for some end-of-season snow, spring break presents the same health risks every year. Fortunately, they're all easily preventable by using common sense and following a few basic rules.
This year, here's hoping your only souvenirs are great photos and even better memories.
Hangover helpers
You could ...San Francisco's Mobile Eateries: SOMAny Food Trucks, So Little Time
Feb 20th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
In a city like San Francisco, there's so much to love, it's easy to veer into bad poetic cliche (the fog rolling in on the Golden Gate; how, on unseasonably warm days, the entire city appears to be picnicking on every available patch of green; the dreamy views of the bay from the top of Pacific Heights).
There are other things about SF that rock, however, despite an obvious lack of ...Budget Guide 2013: San Francisco
Feb 5th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
San Francisco has a well-deserved reputation for being expensive, but that's not to say you can't enjoy it to the fullest on a budget. The joy of this compact, walkable city is that you don't need your own transportation. Remember, though, that food is the soul of San Francisco. That means loads of pop-up restaurants, street food, food trucks, farmers markets and ethnic bites for cheap. The ...Photo Of The Day: Mango With Sticky Rice In Thailand
Jan 27th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Mango with sticky rice is a classic dessert on Thai restaurant menus in the United States, but it certainly doesn't beat buying it off of a food cart in Thailand. Today's Photo of the Day comes to us from Flickr user LadyExpat who snapped this mouthwatering photo of mangos ready to be served up in the iconic dish.
Don't have a Thailand trip in the near future? Sticky rice is an excellent ...8 Delicious Street Foods From Around The World That You Can Make At Home
Jan 16th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
There is a certain beauty to street food: it's simple and with one bite you have a true taste of the local culture. Some people even pick their destination based on how much street food they can get. But exotic street food doesn't have to be restricted to the alleyways you found it in. With a little creativity and daring in the kitchen, you can turn your own dinner table into the best foreign ...The Kimchi-ite: 8 Delicious Street Food Dishes Of South Korea
Jan 4th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Any trip to Korea is absolutely incomplete without dipping under a steamy street-side tent to eat some mystery food, preferably late at night. Street food is extremely popular in Korea. Not in the same way as Twitter-enabled, grilled-cheese food-trucks that are growing with momentum in the U.S., but instead in a much more homey, down-to-earth way. Some foods have their gimmicks, but most of ...Roadside America: El Paragua Restaurant, Espanola, New Mexico
Oct 8th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The little city of Española lies just 25 miles north of Santa Fe. It sits on the crossroads of SR 68 and NM 76 (aka the Taos Highway), which leads to the village of Chimayo, famed for its handwoven blankets, Santuario, and chiles. Española is also surrounded by some of the region's famous Indian pueblos. Until about five years ago, I never saw any reason whatsoever to stop there, ...10 Pieces Of Travel Advice To Ignore
Sep 6th, 2012 at 9:00AM: As someone who has traveled solo to dozens of countries, I'm often given "helpful" advice from well-meaning friends and family. The problem is, much of this advice can actually hinder your trip experience. Think twice when you're given these common travel tips.
Don't Talk To Strangers
This is probably the most common piece of advice I receive before going on a trip, especially as I'm often ...Final Season of Anthony Bourdain's 'No Reservations' Debuts Labor Day On Travel Channel
Aug 27th, 2012 at 9:00AM: You know the old saying; it's always best to leave the party when you're having a great time. So it is with Anthony Bourdain, chef/author/keen observationist of the absurd/master of the pithy sentiment, and dark lord of the filthy, matted belly of the culinary underworld. On Labor Day, the Travel Channel will premiere the ninth and final season of its Emmy Award®-winning series, "No ...
Photo Of The Day: Vendor In Delhi
Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Street vendors - you seem them everywhere. From the newsstands of Las Ramblas in Barcelona to the Pad Thai carts of Bangkok, street side commerce is an inevitable, enjoyable part of daily urban life for most of the world. In today's photo, taken by Flickr user clee130, we find a balloon and toy seller in New Delhi, India. The bright colorful orbs create a striking visual focal point to the ...Cinco De Mayo: Five Fiesta-Worthy Foods To Make Or Try
May 4th, 2012 at 12:30PM: In the United States, Cinco de Mayo ("fifth of May") is essentially yet another excuse to get hammered. In the Mexican state of Puebla, however, the holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in other regions of Mexico; as in the States, it's a day of honoring Mexican pride and heritage. This year, ...Cheesey Street Foods Of Latin America
Apr 27th, 2012 at 12:00PM: With the possible exception of Argentina, most people don't associate Central or South America with cheese. Like all of Latin America, these countries are a mix of indigenous cultures, colonizing forces, immigrant influences, and varied terroir, climatic extremes, and levels of industrialization. They possess some of the most biologically and geographically diverse habitats on earth. As a result, ...Where To Get The Best Empanada In Argentina
Apr 13th, 2012 at 12:00PM: When hearing the word "empanada," many people immediately think of Argentina. The truth is, the type and taste of empanada depends on where you are in the country. Because of the different climates and geographies throughout Argentina, the best ingredients to cook with vary.
On a recent trip to Buenos Aires, I was sitting with a group of locals asking them about where to get the best empanada. ...Magdelana's Party: A Rare Dining Experience In Buenos Aires
Apr 11th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
When visiting a new city, it's important to become familiar with the local foods in order to better understand the culture. However, there are times when you might want to try a restaurant that offers something truly unique. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, that restaurant is Magdalena's Party.
Located in the Palermo SOHO neighborhood of the city, Magdalena's Party offers a truly American and ...Whole Foods To Ban Sale Of Unsustainable Seafood: The Global Impact
Mar 31st, 2012 at 12:00PM: In a landmark move, Whole Foods has just announced that starting on April 22 -- Earth Day -- it will no longer sell seafood from depleted or otherwise unsustainable fisheries, or species harvested with ecologically damaging methods such as trawling. The industry ratings for these species are determined by the Blue Ocean Institute and California's Monterey Bay Aquarium, which produces a popular ...
