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Stories, films and things I learned along the way. Originally published between 2017 and 2025.
Daily notes · From the archive
South Korea on a Budget: Magic Rice Triangle (Samgak Gimbap)
South Korea is not a Cheap travel destination. But even on a budget, there are interesting foods to discover in South Korea. Thanks to mini-marts like CU, where you can buy instant noodle cups and Samgak Gimbap, a Magic Rice Triangle.
Exploring Seoul by Following the Locals
It was Jacob’s first time in Seoul. And although it was my second time, the last time I was here, I didn’t really have the opportunity to explore the city. For our first day, we wanted to explore Seoul, without following a tour or setting our expectations too high by reading about other people’s experiences.
Camping Cooking: Easy Grilled Beef and Peach Salad
Here’s what you’re going to do after this whole quarantine thing is over. Take your two best friends on a camping boat trip. And don’t forget to bring a barbecue.
What Does Drinking Coffee Tell About People in Laos
Food might be the best way to learn about a culture and it’s people. Especially through coffee, as every country has its own way of drinking it. In the Netherlands, we like our coffees made in an expensive machine, and a lot of people put foamed milk in it.
Crazy Thai Food: Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich
So, if you’re watching this video, I assume you already know a thing or two about Thai food. But did you know that coconut ice cream sandwiches are a thing in Thailand? Small scoops of coconut ice cream are popped into a cone, cup or a hotdog bun.
The Best Camping Barbecue Beef Sandwich You'll Ever Make
Probably the worst part about camping is eating horrible tasteless frozen hamburgers. I say we don’t take it anymore. We demand simple and delicious camping food.
From Farm To Table - Authentic Italian Home Cooking in Sicily
Cooking fresh food, from farm to table, in idyllic Sicily - Italy. Doesn't it sound like a dream? I was lucky to have had the opportunity to see how Graziella, an Italian mom, cooks authentic Italian food of Sicily with fresh products from her own biological vegetable garden.
Thai Farmers Family Prepares Two Ducks for Songkran Feast (Larb Bpet)
A local Thai farmers family from the countryside in Somdet (Kalasin - Isan) prepares two ducks for a family feast. Once a year, for Songkran (Thai New Year), Thai families come together to get blessed by monks, play with water, and enjoy each other's company. And what better way than to prepare an extensive meal with the whole family.
Delicious and Cheap Indonesian Street Food: Lalapan
Indonesian street food is cheap and delicious. Lalapan is one of the most famous roadside Indonesian food you will find all over Indonesia. Lalapan is basically fried duck, fish or chicken (lalapan bebek, lalapan ikan or lalapan ayam) with fresh sambal and raw vegetables.
Indonesian Food at my Favorite Restaurant
My Favourite Restaurant on Lombok must be Sukma Rasa. Local Indonesian restaurant, with authentic Indonesian food, and Lombok street food such as Taliwang for very local prices. In my favorite restaurant, many Indonesian street food can be enjoyed together under one roof.
Local Indonesian Food at Warteg Ellya
Warung Warteg Ellya is a small and local restaurant in the Jakarta South which serves real local food or more popular: Local Indonesian Street Sood. This Warung serves real local Indonesian food, such as Nasi Campur, for real local prices. Local restaurants like Warung Warteg Ellya can be found everywhere in Jakarta and Indonesia.
These are Spicy Chicken Feet
Eating Dakbal, Spicy Chicken Feet Soup is a Korean Midnight Snack famous with korean youngsters after a good night out in Hongdae, Soul, South Korea. Dakbal Chicken Feet is a real Korean Hangover Cure. The Korean hangover soup should help you for the next morning.