The Intercontinental Doha the City

WRITTEN BY Drew

My introduction to Doha left me questioning my entire plan. After arriving off an overnight flight from London, I was looking forward to a short ride to the hotel, where a soft bed and blackout curtains surely awaited...

10.16.17

What to Eat in Japan: The Beginner’s Guide

WRITTEN BY Drew

You can visit Japan for its history, its culture, its nature, or its hyper-modern cities. But if you don’t dive into Japanese food headfirst, you are missing a huge chunk of Japanese life. The Japanese food scene...

10.13.17

Tsukiji Fish Market Guide: How to Visit a Tokyo Landmark

WRITTEN BY Drew

Tsukiji Market is not your typical run-of-the-mill seafood market. This is simply the best fish market in the world. In addition to being the best, it is also the biggest fish market in the world, with 60,000-65,000...

10.06.17

Tempura, Oden, And Yakitori On Our Tokyo Food Tour

WRITTEN BY Drew

Japan, and Tokyo in particular, has been a major hole in my eating resume. I’ve eaten the best French cheeses in Paris, dug into bowls of pasta in Rome, and slurped the best soup dumplings in Shanghai, but never...

09.29.17

Hong Kong Street Food: A Tour Through Sham Shui Po

WRITTEN BY Drew

If the idea of slurping noodles, eating dumplings, and enjoying a cup of milk tea with a pineapple bun sounds like your cup of tea, then you need to check out this Hong Kong street food tour. On my last visit to Hong...

09.26.17

The Drive on the Left Travel Wish List for 2018

WRITTEN BY Drew

As we are about to roll into October, the quickly dwindling 2017 calendar has us looking ahead to 2018. As we are known to do, Julie and I sat around this weekend mixing a few gin and tonics at home, and we discussed...

09.22.17

Dragon’s Back Hike: A Perfect Introduction to Hiking in Hong Kong

WRITTEN BY Drew

While I wouldn’t consider myself to be an diehard hiker, I would consider myself a cautious enthusiast. Together, Julie and I have enjoyed the tropical hikes in St. Kitts and Nevis, braved the wind and rain in...

09.18.17

The Basics of Healthcare in China and the Perks of Expat Health Insurance

WRITTEN BY Drew

What is healthcare like in China? That was one of our first questions when we arrived as expats in Shenzhen, China. Figuring out a new healthcare system is always challenging for expats, because every country does...