I hadn't been home to Oakland, California, in 15 years. To celebrate a milestone birthday, I decided give myself the trip of a lifetime - a 70 trip across the United States, which I was dubbing "70 Days Across America".
American Traders in China Exhibition Opens at Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Trade ties between the United States and China are strained at the moment, which makes an exhibition on the origins of Sino-American trade all the more timely and relevant.
How to Make Tom Yam Goong (or Hot and Sour Prawn Soup)
Cooking class in Phuket, Thailand: how to make Tom Yam Goong (hot and sour prawn soup) recipe adapted for home cooks
Easy Recipe for Yummy Thai Style Grilled Beef Salad (Yam Nuea Yang)
Thai styled Grilled Beef Salad, or Yam Nuea Yang, popular salad in a sweet and sour sauce. There are only a few ingredients, it is easy to prepare, and there is little cleanup. Makes a perfect starter.
Hong Kong’s Best Noodle Chains: TamJai SamGor Mixian
TamJai SamGor Mixian is one of Hong Kong's most popular restaurant chains,, serving Yunnan-style rice noodles, which come with a choice of five kinds of broth and several mouth-watering "condiments".
Where to Root for the Raiders: Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill in San Leandro, California
Ricky's Sports Theatre & Grill is located in the heart of Oakland Raiders territory. The legendary sports bar is nationally recognized as the second best sports bar in the United States. You are not a bona fide member of the Raider Nation until you have had a drink at Ricky's.
Restaurant Review: Posada Southwestern Cuisine in Livermore, California
Posada Restaurant in Livermore, California, serves innovative Southwestern cuisine with bold flavours and contemporary touches. The menu runs from tapas to mains to desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, the eatery has indoor and outdoor seating.
San Francisco Restaurant Review: Buena Vista Serves World’s Best Irish Coffee
Buena Vista is a San Francisco institution that is equally popular with locals and tourists. Serving a mouth-watering menu of that consists of all-day breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, it is most famous for its Irish Coffee
Maldives Hotel Industry Faces Opportunities and Challenges (Executive Interview)
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives continue to soar despite civil unrest unrest earlier this year. What opportunities and challenges does the island nation's hotel industry face? The general manager of an all-villa resort voices his views in an exclusive executive interview.
Birthday Bash at T’ang Court in Hong Kong
T'ang Court in Hong Kong is one of only four Chinese restaurants in the world to have been awarded three Michelin stars. Is it the food? Is it the service? Is it the ambiance? Five committed foodies go undercover to find out what, exactly, is the secret of this respected eatery.