Age you went on your first international trip.
I started travelling by myself after college and my first destination was to visit my college friend in Toronto, Canada. It was the first time I fell in love with a city. I love that you could get anywhere with public transportation. Food is cheap. It had the best Chinatown where I had my first taste of bubble tea.
Best foreign beer you had and where.
Hands down on the beer hall in Munich, Germany. I ordered the large mug of light beer. There was a refreshing taste that I can't shake it in my memory. The beer wasn't bitter and best paired off with grilled chicken and scalloped potatoes. The cranky butch looking bar maid adds to the charm.
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| Prost! |
Cuisine (favorite)
I am always partial to my comfort foods. It has to be something simple and easy like the lunch plates they serve in Hawaii. To me it is the best food to have when you picnic by the beach.
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| Corn beef hash with rice and eggs + homemade salsa = yummy! |
My favorite destination has always been Las Vegas, Nevada. We even decided to have our destination wedding there. And no, it wasn't a drive thru wedding.
Event you experienced abroad that made you say "wow".
We were on a road trip with Contiki tour and our stop on that particular day was in Rome. The guide mentioned that there is a possible Papal audience at the Vatican if we are interested. There is no way we would pass this opportunity. It was easy to get a pass if you know where to get it. In our case, we asked a Papal guard (those on yellow and purple uniforms) and he told us to follow and handed over 2 tickets to the viewing.
Favorite mode of transportation.
The train. We had the opportunity to back pack our way around Europe and we only relied on our Eurail pass to get around. There is something relaxing around train travel and Europeans seem to perfect this mode of travel. Also the best thing about it is the main train station is always located in the town center. The photo below on the AVE train heading for Seville.
Greatest feeling when traveling.
It should be the anticipation to getting from point A to point B. And the feeling of going back home knowing you have found something marvelous that you want to share it to the world.
Hottest place you've travelled to.
Las Vegas in the middle of summer. Temperature reads at an average of 115 degrees F. Way too hot for me.
Incredible service you've experience and where:
I would say Seoul, South Korea. I love the way they serve you at restaurants where they cut your meat in front of you. Great thing about it is that you don't have to worry about tipping. Eating out is such a joy there and definitely worry free.
Journey that took the longest
The journey from North America to Asia is always the longest for me. I am not sure if it is the long haul plane ride or the anticipation. Or the jet lag. Maybe all of the above.
Keepsake from your travels.
I usually take a lot of photos but hubby like a more tangible souvenir like a small replica of the Chichen Itza or the Eiffel tower. They are all displayed on our living room.
Let down site and where
For me that might be Nice, France. The water is gorgeous but the beach is full of small pebbles. You could not even sit on it comfortably with just a towel. One thing that bothered me while walking through the small streets were dog poop everywhere. The French Riviera seem over hyped.
Moment where you fell in love with travel
Growing up I always knew I want to explore the world. It is just a matter of when will it happen.
Nicest hotel you've stayed in.
We are such frugal travelers which meant that we usually don't fork out a lot of money when it comes to accommodation. We make it up on having a time share unit that we can use around the country. My favorite was the penthouse unit in the middle of Waikiki that accommodated the rest of my family comfortably.
Obsession. What are you obsessed with taking pictures of while traveling?
Ever since I started a blog that I became obsessed with taking photos of everything. Food photos should be way up there on that list.
Passport Stamps. How many and where?
I recently changed passports since I have to change my name. I only have 2 stamps from trips to Seoul and Cancun.
Quirkiest attraction you've visited and where.
It should be the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas. It was an out of the way attraction from the Las Vegas strip but it was the quirkiest at best. Too bad it closed down early last year. The photo below is one of the usual costumes that Liberace wears on his performances.
Recommended site and where.
The top of my list is New York City. It has everything for everyone. You won't get bored.
Splurge. Something you have no problem forking over money for while traveling.
We always have a budget when traveling but we usually fork out money on great food.
Touristy thing you've done.
We love getting on the hop on hop off city bus tour. You could easily get a lot of coverage for such a short time. The photo below is the Seoul City Tour. Its the cheapest and the best way to see historical sites in Seoul.
Unforgettable travel memory.
The week long Contiki road trip in Europe. We all started traveling in the bus not knowing anybody but by the end of the trip we seem to be good old friends. It was nice drinking and chatting with folks from the different side of the world. I surely love hearing their accents. The photo was taken on the last night of drinks in an Irish Pub in Paris. The couple on our left was a couple from New Zealand and on the right were college students in England but originally from Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Visa. How many for where.
I try to shy away from countries that require to pay for visas. It adds up to the travel expenses.
Wine, best glass while travelling and where.
I don't know much about wines but I remember drinking a lot of great house wines in Tuscany and Paris.
eXellent view and from where.
The recent one in memory was the view from Namsan Tower in Seoul. The photo below was taken from the tower. I am was hoping that it was a clear day to get a glimpse of Manila. I guess I wasn't that lucky.
Years spent travelling.
I haven't travelled in long hauls but I try to get away at least once a year. Sometime in the future, it would be a dream if hubby and I could explore the world together. I am hoping that by that time I could still walk without a cane. You have to dream somehow.
Zealous sports fan and where.
We try to watch a baseball game when in town. My favorite was the game in Houston where folks are really serious about their baseball.
It should be the anticipation to getting from point A to point B. And the feeling of going back home knowing you have found something marvelous that you want to share it to the world.
Hottest place you've travelled to.
Las Vegas in the middle of summer. Temperature reads at an average of 115 degrees F. Way too hot for me.
Incredible service you've experience and where:
I would say Seoul, South Korea. I love the way they serve you at restaurants where they cut your meat in front of you. Great thing about it is that you don't have to worry about tipping. Eating out is such a joy there and definitely worry free.
Journey that took the longest
The journey from North America to Asia is always the longest for me. I am not sure if it is the long haul plane ride or the anticipation. Or the jet lag. Maybe all of the above.
Keepsake from your travels.
I usually take a lot of photos but hubby like a more tangible souvenir like a small replica of the Chichen Itza or the Eiffel tower. They are all displayed on our living room.
Let down site and where
For me that might be Nice, France. The water is gorgeous but the beach is full of small pebbles. You could not even sit on it comfortably with just a towel. One thing that bothered me while walking through the small streets were dog poop everywhere. The French Riviera seem over hyped.
Moment where you fell in love with travel
Growing up I always knew I want to explore the world. It is just a matter of when will it happen.
Nicest hotel you've stayed in.
We are such frugal travelers which meant that we usually don't fork out a lot of money when it comes to accommodation. We make it up on having a time share unit that we can use around the country. My favorite was the penthouse unit in the middle of Waikiki that accommodated the rest of my family comfortably.
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Ever since I started a blog that I became obsessed with taking photos of everything. Food photos should be way up there on that list.
Passport Stamps. How many and where?
I recently changed passports since I have to change my name. I only have 2 stamps from trips to Seoul and Cancun.
Quirkiest attraction you've visited and where.
It should be the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas. It was an out of the way attraction from the Las Vegas strip but it was the quirkiest at best. Too bad it closed down early last year. The photo below is one of the usual costumes that Liberace wears on his performances.
Recommended site and where.
The top of my list is New York City. It has everything for everyone. You won't get bored.
Splurge. Something you have no problem forking over money for while traveling.
We always have a budget when traveling but we usually fork out money on great food.
Touristy thing you've done.
We love getting on the hop on hop off city bus tour. You could easily get a lot of coverage for such a short time. The photo below is the Seoul City Tour. Its the cheapest and the best way to see historical sites in Seoul.
Unforgettable travel memory.
The week long Contiki road trip in Europe. We all started traveling in the bus not knowing anybody but by the end of the trip we seem to be good old friends. It was nice drinking and chatting with folks from the different side of the world. I surely love hearing their accents. The photo was taken on the last night of drinks in an Irish Pub in Paris. The couple on our left was a couple from New Zealand and on the right were college students in England but originally from Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Visa. How many for where.
I try to shy away from countries that require to pay for visas. It adds up to the travel expenses.
Wine, best glass while travelling and where.
I don't know much about wines but I remember drinking a lot of great house wines in Tuscany and Paris.
eXellent view and from where.
The recent one in memory was the view from Namsan Tower in Seoul. The photo below was taken from the tower. I am was hoping that it was a clear day to get a glimpse of Manila. I guess I wasn't that lucky.
Years spent travelling.
I haven't travelled in long hauls but I try to get away at least once a year. Sometime in the future, it would be a dream if hubby and I could explore the world together. I am hoping that by that time I could still walk without a cane. You have to dream somehow.
Zealous sports fan and where.
We try to watch a baseball game when in town. My favorite was the game in Houston where folks are really serious about their baseball.
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but i am not sure i can do a similar one; looks like will require some memory resurfacing or something, haha! but seriously, thanks for including my blog as one of your favorites. i am humbled. :D
Yeah Reg, you can definitely do this. You don't need long answers. I look forward to your A to Z answers.