One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was doing a konbini haul. It has always been our routine to stop by Japanese convenience stores, whether it’s 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart, to discover unique finds before heading back to our hotel each day. This time, I was inspired by konbini hacks
As I always say in my recent blogs, one of the things I was most excited about during our Fukuoka trip was doing a proper konbini haul. That was until I discovered what Japanese groceries actually looked like. We were just enjoying a coffee at Tully’s Coffee & Tea when we stumbled upon Bon Repas
One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was doing a konbini haul. It has always been our routine to stop by Japanese convenience stores, whether it’s 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart, to discover unique finds before heading back to our hotel each day. This time, I was inspired by konbini hacks
We were on our way home from Super Autobacs when we stumbled upon this less touristy restaurant while walking. It had no English signs, so we knew it wasn’t targeting foreigners. Yet, there was a line of Japanese people waiting outside. That’s exactly the kind of place we wanted to try. We look forward to
In a world full of preservatives, it’s hard to remember the last time I had a truly natural cucumber lemonade from a restaurant. While I do enjoy the cucumber lemonades served in many places, they often taste like they came straight from a powdered mix rather than freshly juiced ingredients. But everything changed when I
On our trip to Yufuin Floral Village, our tour guide mentioned that Oita Prefecture is known for its chicken dishes, especially Tori-ten and Karaage. He hyped them up so much that we knew we had to try some before leaving. He brought us to this spot called Kichigo, a local favorite that won the highest
Tostilocos is one of those wild, flavor-packed street foods that makes you wonder how did chips get this exciting. I first learned about it from the Netflix show Heavenly Bites: Mexico, where they featured this snack in an episode that perfectly summed it up: “More than just chips.” And truly, it is. Tostilocos is a glorious
During our trip to Tokyo back in 2023, my husband and I landed hungry and excited and we knew exactly where we were heading first – Ikinari Steak! It was still brunch time when we walked into their restaurant, lured by the scent of grilled meat and sizzling hot plates. Ikinari is widely recommended by locals
I’ve always known deep down in my mind that something called “Jacket Potato” existed and I was pretty sure it had to be good. I mean, it’s potato and cheese, how can it not be? But it wasn’t until I stumbled upon SpudBros on TikTok that I truly saw how glorious a fully loaded Jacket
When a burger joint is dubbed as having the best burger in the Philippines, you can’t help but walk in with high expectations. Sweet Ecstasy, or Sweet X, made waves back in 2020 after landing the 37th spot on Big 7 Travel’s list of the 50 Best Burgers in the World. That kind of recognition
