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When Things Go Wrong

When Things Go Wrong

May 15, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Southeast Asia Trip

In traveling, as in life, problems are inevitable. Don’t worry – it isn’t my intention to subject you to some corny motivational message about overcoming them. I just wanted to share a story about when things went wrong for us…

Tropical Fruits

Tropical Fruits

May 15, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Food, Southeast Asia Trip

We’ve been fortunate to eat a lot of delicious tropical fruits on this trip. Some are well known and enjoyed in the States, some are available in the States but a bit harder to find, and some are only found…

The Philippines: The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky

The Philippines: The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky

May 14, 2015 · by Amy Wedell · in Southeast Asia Trip

Now that we’ve put some time (2 weeks) between us and the Philippines I am ready to give a summary of my thoughts on the country and our experiences. The Bad Transportation First of all, the fumes and smog in…

Strange Foods

Strange Foods

April 24, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Food, Southeast Asia Trip

We love to try new food. (Have you guessed from all the food posts?) Each new dish we try broadens our culinary horizons and gives us more to draw on when cooking. Despite our enthusiasm for new food, there have been a…

Traveler's Guilt

Traveler’s Guilt

April 12, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Southeast Asia Trip

As a write this, I’m sitting just meters away from the ocean on one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. The water is about 28 degrees Celsius (82 Fahrenheit), there are mountains in the distance, our lodging is a…

Learning To Adjust Expectations

Learning To Adjust Expectations

March 29, 2015 · by Amy Wedell · in Southeast Asia Trip

Jon and I are realizing how much our expectations have changed already as we travel through the Philippines, considered a newly industrialized country, and will surely change much more as we travel through developing countries in the coming months. The…

Ramen!

Ramen!

March 25, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Food, Southeast Asia Trip

Ramen. Until recently that word evoked images of tough, salty, nutritionally unsound, and cheap dried noodle packets that I haven’t eaten since college. What a shame, since fresh ramen in Japan is so amazing! In our experience, Japanese restaurants focus…

Japanese -yakis

Japanese -yakis

March 21, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Food, Southeast Asia Trip

In Japan, the suffix “yaki” means “grilled” or “cooked”. I’m sure you’re all familiar with teriyaki (“teri” meaning shine or luster). Here in Japan we’ve had the pleasure of eating a few other delicious yakis as well. Here are two…

Time Rich and Money Poor - Strategies for a Budget Traveler in Japan

Time Rich and Money Poor – Strategies for a Budget Traveler in Japan

March 18, 2015 · by Amy Wedell · in Southeast Asia Trip

We’ve developed a few strategies here in Japan which have allowed us to maintain a reasonable budget. Click the links to view relevant images. Walking – As long as our destination can be walked to in under 2 hours and…

Eggs in Japan

Eggs in Japan

February 24, 2015 · by Jon Wedell · in Food, Southeast Asia Trip

The Japanese know how to correctly cook and eat an egg (as well as process one). Sorry, American readers, but you’re probably cooking your eggs wrong. In the States it is an established fact that if you don’t cook your…

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