15 Things to Eat (and Drink) in Scotland

October 26, 2017October 23, 2017 / lifeafter9to5 / 4 Comments

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If you’re like me, whenever you hear of Scottish food, you probably think of Haggis. But with the country’s changing eating habits, Scotland has evolved to be a culinary destination for food lovers with a strong emphasis on fresh and locally sourced produce. With the Atlantic ocean on its doorstep and plenty of rolling green hills means an abundance of fresh seafood, succulent beef, and wild game. You can eat extremely well from the big cities to the furthest isles. Fine bistros, cozy pubs, quirky cafés, and everything in between offer delicious fare. Here is a list of all the food (and drinks) you should try while visiting Scotland: Continue reading →

Eating in Lisbon

July 27, 2016July 26, 2016 / lifeafter9to5 / 1 Comment

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To me, eating is the best way to appreciate and explore a new country and culture. It is always the favorite part of my trips – and the most memorable. A good dish is something that I will remember for the rest of my life when memories of the city long fade into the cobwebs of my mind. Portugal has fast become my favorite European country for food. As you know, I had a really positive experience eating in Porto and couldn’t wait to try the cuisine in Lisbon. Continue reading →

Eating in Yangon

March 30, 2016March 29, 2016 / lifeafter9to5 / Leave a comment

Every time we travel out of the country, we get the same warning from our doctor: do not partake in street food. Each and every single time, we chose to ignore that advice because to me, eating street food is half the fun of travel. It’s where you get to try the most authentic local cuisine that also just happens to be super affordable. That’s exactly what we did in Yangon. Our motto was: forget the pizza and hamburgers (not that there are a lot McDonalds there), jump in and try something that you won’t be able to get at home. Continue reading →

Whitsundays: Hamilton Island

April 29, 2015January 21, 2016 / lifeafter9to5 / 2 Comments

After five days in the city, we were ready to fly to beautiful Queensland. We decided to stay on Hamilton Island, one of the 74 tropical islands at the heart of the Whitsundays. The island is situated between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas. Even though it’s the largest of the inhabited Whitsundsay islands, it’s less than 2 square miles in area.

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Eating in Hong Kong

January 8, 2015April 27, 2016 / lifeafter9to5 / 2 Comments

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This post was a long time coming. It’s hard to believe that we were in Hong Kong three months ago! Yes, that means I am very very behind on my posts. Anyways, now that winter is here, it’s the best time to catch up. Here is a short recap of our trip: We found a cheap ticket to Hong Kong and decided last minute that we wanted to spend our anniversary in Asia, so off we went. We were there for 4 days, but we managed to fit in quite a bit of food, but now that I think of it, that’s the norm when we travel. This post will be the highlights of all the food we ate while in Hong Kong. Continue reading →

Eating in New Orleans

September 17, 2014October 27, 2014 / lifeafter9to5 / 1 Comment

Where do I start? It was our first time in Louisiana and we made the most of it by hitting up local eateries and trying out some authentic Southern fare. It’s safe to say that there is no city quite like New Orleans and it’s food is a reflection of that. The dishes are a mix of traditional Southern style heavily influenced by French and Cajun flavors. Their use of ingredients indigenous to the area really makes eating in New Orleans a unique experience. We ate at upscale and hole-in-the-wall places to get a feel for all the different food that The Big Easy has to offer. Here are the highlights of all the food we tried:

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Eating in San Francisco

July 8, 2014October 27, 2014 / lifeafter9to5 / Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, we both headed to San Francisco for the Society of Actuaries Annual Health conference. The plan was that Fausto would attend the sessions and I would work from the hotel, then we’d meet up later on and explore the city. Since I was going to work East Coast hours, I thought I was going to have some time in the afternoon to do some touristy stuff. But alas, things did not turn out the way I planned, work got really busy and both of us spent most of our time holed up in the hotel room. The only thing we had time to do was eat. I’ve been known to eat a lot, so this post will not disappoint. We managed to fit in a lot of food in a little amount of time. Here is a look at our food adventure in San Francisco. Continue reading →

Food: Noodle Soups

June 4, 2014August 18, 2014 / lifeafter9to5 / 2 Comments

Whenever I go back to Canada, I always exercise extra hard the month before in anticipation of all the food I’ll eat once I am home. Growing up in a family that’s passionate about eating, food is a big part of our get-togethers. Weeks before I leave for Canada, my mom will call so we can discuss what I want to eat when I am home. In New York, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of good authentic Vietnamese food available surprisingly, so when I am in Canada the goal is to indulge in as much Vietnamese noodle soup as I can.