Tag Archives: street food
Final thoughts on Colombia (2020)*
So, where to start? This trip to Colombia was not nearly as magical as our trip in 2015. Part of that is due to the fact that Robert arrived sick and, just about the time he started feeling better, I … Continue reading
The food you have to try in Colombia*
Many people think of Colombian food as meat and starch, and there is quite a bit of that to be found. But, we happen to really like the food in Colombia (especially the street food). So, what foods do you … Continue reading
Where to eat in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has every class of food imaginable, from dirt cheap to Chicago expensive. And, to be quite honest, we didn’t have a single bad meal the entire month we stayed in Puerto Vallarta. So, where should you eat? First, … Continue reading
Puerto Vallarta Food Tour
One of our favorite things to do when we visit a new place with delicious street food is to go on a food tour. It is a great way to get a feel for the local food and to find … Continue reading
The food of Yogyakarta
One of the things we were most excited about when visiting Yogyakarta was the food. We had read that the food in Yogyakarta was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, we weren’t that impressed. The best known local delicacy around in Yogyakarta is … Continue reading
A Week in Saigon
We just spent a week in Saigon. Quite a few people, when they heard we were visiting Saigon for an entire week, said “oh, I’m sorry.” And, in all honesty, I really wouldn’t recommend any tourist spend an entire week … Continue reading
Banh Mi Sandwiches in Hoi An
(Other than this introductory paragraph, this post has been ghost written by Lisa on behalf of Robert. First, because Robert by all accounts has never been much of a writer, even though he is a great talker. But, more importantly, … Continue reading
The best cao lau in Hoi An
Cao lau (the first word is pronounced like “cow” and the second word is kind of like “how” only with an “L” although, apparently, they pronounce it “cow low” in Hanoi even though they don’t make it there) is a … Continue reading
The Original Taste Of Hoi An
We went on a food tour today. There were lots of reasons it should have been a complete and utter disaster.
The food you have to eat in Hanoi
One of our absolute favorite things about Vietnam in general, and Hanoi specifically, is the food. It is (mostly) fresh, it is (mostly) healthy, it is (mostly) cheap, and it is (mostly) delicious. If you are visiting Hanoi, here is … Continue reading