Go to http://migrationology.com/2012/09/loco-moco-hawaii/ for lots more travel and street food! In the episode of Migrationology, I take to the island of Oahu, Hawaii, for a tasty sampling of one of the best known local Hawaiian dishes known as the “loco moco.” A loco moco is a locally developed Hawaii food that begins with a heaping
admin
Sweet and creamy, Camembert holds a special place in the heart of cheese lovers. The iconic cheese originated in the northern French region of Normandy, where it has been made for centuries. Today, France makes 360 million wheels of Camembert each year. We visited Le 5 Frères, a family-run farm in the village of Bermonville
Customers queue to buy facial masks to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Hong Kong, China January 28, 2020. Tyrone Siu | Reuters British Airways has stopped all direct flights to and from mainland China because of the coronavirus outbreak. The airline said the suspension would be implemented “with immediate effect” following the
People who’ve never really considered a visit to “Flyover Country” usually find themselves pleasantly surprised — and sometimes even downright shocked — by just how much there is to see, do and experience in the great American Midwest, often for free. Defined by wide-open swathes of farmland, friendly small towns and attractive urban cities (not
All images credit Hotel Proverbs Taipei is a fascinating city wrapped in a patina of history and culture left behind by the Dutch, Japanese and then Chinese occupations. Urban explorers will find a vibrant city that, a la New York, never seems to sleep with bustling street markets to the highbrow luxury shops along the
(CNN) — Looking at vacation photo albums used to be a chore. Kids around the world would sit, bored, as family members scrolled through endless slides or prints of a recent holiday. But the advent of the internet, especially the worldwide popularity of Instagram, changed everything. Not only was looking at a stranger’s vacation snaps
The idea of an African safari is a dream vacation for many people. Waking up amongst zebras, bush breakfasts with elephants, witnessing a lion kill – the definition of what comprises an ideal safari experience is different for everyone. Thankfully, there’s a camp to suit every style of traveler. Planning your epic trip to Africa
Tokyo (CNN) — The phone lines at Kamome, a Tokyo-based travel agency that specializes in tours for Chinese travelers, haven’t stopped buzzing for the last three days. On Sunday, China announced a ban on outbound group travel as part of its battle to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, which has killed 82 people
Photo courtesy of Dina Avila Get your sugar fix If you have a sweet tooth, Portland has you covered. From chocolate and ice cream to Russian afternoon tea, here are all the places to find your sugar high. Photo courtesy of Dina Avila Cacao This temple of chocolate is a must-visit for any chocoholic visiting
(CNN) — If you ever find yourself driving a 27-foot-long hotdog on wheels, you should probably pay extra attention to traffic laws, because you won’t be blending in with the rest of the cars on the road. The driver of one of Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobiles learned that lesson the hard way on Sunday in
Economies in Asia will have to brace for a tough year ahead as China deals with an outbreak, analysts and officials warned as travel restrictions hit. China has halted all group tours both domestically and to other countries to contain the spread of a new coronavirus that was thought to have originated from the central
For many of us younger Vietnamese, Tet always had been something very important to our families, to our culture and to our people. However, we often don’t understand certain things that the older folks in the family usually say and do during these 3 important days of the Lunar New Year. Just like many of
Portugal has become one of the most desirable vacation destinations in Europe for good reason. The great weather, the pristine beaches, the surfing, the incredible wine, and the fantastically friendly people. Here are a few things tourists should know before they visit and travel to Portugal. Whether it is having Port wine in Porto, or
(CNN) — From a hyper-connected, personalized cabin of the future to rotating airplane seats that make enduring economy that much easier, this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist is chockablock with the aircraft innovations you didn’t know you needed. Of course, depending on your personal feelings about the trend towards in-air connectivity and high-tech personalization, some
Nearly 30 years ago, a young Daniel Humm peeled vegetables in Claridge’s. Little did he know that he would end up returning to that same spot – but this time with a lot more gravitas. Humm has opened his dream restaurant, Davies and Brook, with a moniker that credits its London location, on the corner
Chef Jose Avillez — Photo courtesy of Jose Avillez A self-proclaimed “dreamer,” José Avillez is a Portuguese chef and restaurateur who has, in recent years, opened over ten unique establishments, earned two Michelin stars for his most renowned restaurant, Belcanto, and in the process, reinvigorated an entire neighborhood in the city of Lisbon. Known widely
(CNN) — The opportunity to sit on the same toilet as Frank Sinatra doesn’t come around often. That’s why eager fans paid thousands to snag his gold-seated commodes at auction. Furnishings from his executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, were auctioned off Sunday by SS Auction, Inc. Casino
Do the Roaring Twenties signal the end of the Whimpering Teens? I couldn’t help wondering, listening to the robust grumbles of disapproval over tomato soup for dinner at a luxury detox weekend in Upminster. Glass House, a recently opened white-cubed retreat, jutting from isolated Essex green fields, takes its low-carb vegan food philosophy seriously. However,
Tenerife, Spain (CNN) — Pristine beaches frame the Canary Islands in multicolored sand as the Spanish archipelago sweeps seaward from Africa’s Atlantic coast. Those sunny beaches draw a year-round crowd seeking warm escapes at all-inclusive hotels, which have earned the Canaries a reputation for mass-market tourism. Look past ranks of seaside resorts, though, and you’ll
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant in Calabasas, California, U.S., January 26, 2020. Gene Blevins | Reuters Federal safety investigators launched a probe on Sunday into the deadly helicopter crash in the Los Angeles area that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna. Local officials