Japan’s Tsukiji fish market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, and has rightfully become an extremely popular tourist spot. One of the main attraction is the tuna auction, where businesses compete for the best tuna in the world. Lines to observe the auction is open to the general public, and starts forming […]
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Japan: Magical
DREAM Since childhood, it has always been a dream of mine to visit Japan. My fascination grew from watching Japanese cooking shows (Iron Chef, Jiro Dreams of Sushi…), anime (Laputa, Nausicaa, Rurouni Kenshin…), drama series (Great Teacher Onizuka, Oshin, Yamato Nadeshiko…) and of course the ridiculous game shows! Even though there’s a Japantown in nearby San Francisco, it was never enough […]
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Musée des Les Egouts de Paris 2011
If you visit Paris, you’re likely to visit the famous museums like the Louvre or d’Orsay…but have you been to Les Egouts de Paris (also known as the “sewer museum of Paris”)? I visited in 2011, and I think it’s a ‘must see’ destination for any visitor who’s interested in engineering, public works or unusual tourist […]
Having read raving reviews from my favorite Paris blogger David Lebovitz on A l’Etoile d’Or (blog post #1, #2), I knew I had to visit this shop when I visited Paris in 2011. Owner Denise Acabo (can’t miss her pony tail!) has been selling sweets at this store for 38 years, and shows no sign of slowing down. […]
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Great Urban Race 2012: Santa Monica
Continuing our last year’s urban scavenger hunt in San Francisco, we continue the tradition this year to Santa Monica! Team Portal A big shout out to Mike S. for being our lifesaver/help line once again! Couldn’t have done it without you on the line bro! =)