Le Petit Gourmand, Beijing, China

“I tend to meet potential clients over coffee” the web developer I was meeting with said through the phone.  I knew this meant there was no office, just a man who works from a computer at home. No worries though – I was once a freelancer myself and knew the routine well. While we were […]

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Kerry’s Kitchen, Shangri-La Kerry Hotel, Beijing, China

I was meeting my friends from the Charitarian for lunch but did not know the dining destination. To me surprise and delight, we decided on the new Kerry’s Kitchen, located just adjacent to the lobby. While this restaurant boasts on incredible buffet, happiness washed over me as I found the club sandwich on their a […]

Blue Lagoon Resort, Chuuk, Micronesia

This island/archipelago has an identity crisis in more ways than one. For starters, Germany occupied them during World War One, naming the location Truk, with a long “u” sound. After America conquered it from the Japanese in World War Two, the original name of Chuuk, again with a long “u” sound, went back in place. […]

Outrigger Resort, Tumon Bay, Guam, USA

I’ve always been a fan of dining with a relaxing, wonderful view in front of me with little noise around to ruin the moment – and many restaurants just don’t offer this. In fact, these dining situations are hard to come by, which made enjoying lunch on our balcony after an afternoon of wakeboarding an […]

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Bamboo Lobby Lounge, Sheraton Miyako Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

Before leaving on my 3 day trip to Tokyo, I knew in the back of my mind a club sandwich was not going to be a priority; sushi, sushi, burgers, and more sushi were all I cared about… and of course I dined on this nearly every meal, except for one. Before heading on the […]

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JW Marriott Hotel, Shanghai, China

“It would be a shame, if after 3 years of living in China, you never visited Shanghai,” I confessed to my girlfriend. “So let’s go for my birthday,” was her response. Done. We flew to Shanghai for a quick weekend getaway in celebration of her birthday… which meant at least one late night. And thanks […]