Kota Kinabalu

Editor’s note: I had never heard of Kota Kinabalu until Hedy told me she and her partner were headed there as part of a Borneo trip. Now that I’ve read her take on the place, I’m just very hungry! For more of Hedy’s writing, make sure to click here to visit her index page. When…

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

It’s a Sunday morning, so naturally I am on my way to Buenos Aires’ San Telmo neighborhood. I am joined by thousands of others, tourists and locals alike. San Telmo is a beautiful neighborhood on any day, but on Sundays, the area comes to life via the famous Féria de San Telmo, or San Telmo…

Cincinnati Chili

It is, without a doubt, one of the weirdest local variations on a classic I’ve ever tried. A slightly sweet chili (no beans) served on top of spaghetti with a mound of cheese the size of your fist, the classic three-way is the default method of eating Cincinnati chili. It is one of those foods…

Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights

While Los Angeles certainly has its frustrations, it is a place that is unlike many others, and has so much that I love. Walkable neighborhoods, quirky vibes that change every mile or two, cultural diversity matched by few cities on the planet, and great food - these are some of the hallmarks of my hometown.…

Murphy’s Trip to Austin

Editor’s note: a visit to Austin is always a treat, even when Murphy’s law hits you hard, as it did on Reina’s recent trip. I hope you enjoy the humor she approaches the situation with as much as I did! (For more on Austin, click here to read our full guide.) For more of Reina’s…

The Santa Monica Pier

This place is nostalgic, and for a couple reasons. First, it reminds me of my childhood; although I didn’t come often, I was filled with awe when I did. Second, it harkens back to an earlier time, one before large theme parks, the days of soda fountains and Ferris wheels. So while it is overly…

Dominican Coffee, Rum, and Cigars

Life here in Santo Domingo is good. No, it is great. A and I begin our day with coffee, a blend from here on the island. Every afternoon, we have rum o’clock as we watch the sun set. And while we choose not to partake, evenings often include the smell of high quality cigars floating…

Two Layovers in Beijing

Editor’s note: like Sam, I tried to squeeze as much of Beijing as possible into just a couple days for the sake of the visa-free entry (which requires you to spend the whole time in a single city). You can read about my two days here. While I wouldn’t go to China now, part of…