• First Few Days In Taiwan

    So I’m sitting here on my 5th day in Taiwan hoping my feet will stop hurting.  I have probably walked more in the past 5 days than I have in the past few months.  So far I’ve been able to visit about a half dozen places in my time here,with plans to visit more in …

  • Seafood Tom Yum

    Name: Seafood Tom Yum Location: Thailand Cost: 25-30 baht ($0.80-$1.00) Beads of sweat slowly roll down your face as you reach for another spoonful.  Packed full of flavor is this the only way to describe this soup from Thailand, which can be found among various food vendors along the street.  You can find several varieties of Tom …

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    Name: Mango Sticky Rice Location: Thailand Cost: 15-20 baht ($0.50-$0.70) Salty white rice topped with sliced mangos sprinkled with peanuts.  All while waiting for creamy coconut milk to be drizzled on top for your enjoyment.  This lovely dish makes for a great lil meal and can be found quite easily among snack shops and food …

  • Pad Thai

      Name: Pad Thai Location: Thailand Cost: 20-30 baht ($0.60-$1.00) I’ve had the opportunity to experience pad thai in the states before, and have quite enjoyed it. Your typical pad thai is created with some fried noodles cooked with bean sprouts and green onions. Also mixed in is tofu, egg, and your choice of pork …