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Are the US and Canada the only countries whose airports do not have sterile transit areas? Have you ever transited in the US and Canada?
When it comes to international flights, many travelers do everything they possibly can to avoid transiting in the US and Canada. This is...
Why do Americans consume so much sugar?
What is it about American food traditions and cuisine that sees sugar being used in copious amounts, amounts that are certainly well above the...
Zombie Apocalypse: American or British Baked Beans?
Due to the impending Zombie Apocalypse, you've got to stock up on baked beans. Enough to last for... well, until all the zombies are dead (get...
Is a no-deal Brexit incredibly unlikely?
From what I understand, no one wants a no-deal Brexit, but it might happen if politicians can't agree on what should happen next. And the latest...
Is it possible to eat well on $100 per month for food, for one moderately active person?
I've noticed I've been spending around $120-$140 per month on food. This excludes the occasional meal outside, which for me, is once in a blue...
Would you try an East Asian pancake?
In general, East Asian pancakes tend to be the savory kind. In Japan, we have okonomiyaki (okonomi = as you like, yaki = cooked). Cities like...
Do you think it's acceptable for Japanese attractions to refuse entry to non-Japanese tourists?
Spring is coming. Traditionally, spring and the beautiful sakura blossoms brings a lot of tourists to Japan. In 2018, Japan recorded 5.5...
Would you try a custard egg tart?
The custard egg tart, or more commonly referred to as just an egg tart, is a common staple in any dim sum establishment world wide. The literal...
Would you try Nankotsu, a popular dish at yakitori restaurants?
When I left Asia behind as a child, I was surprised to learn that people in the Western world didn't eat chicken cartilage. I saw them just...
What were your school cafeteria lunches like?
Growing up, my parents never bothered with packing lunchboxes for me to bring to school. They just gave me a small amount of money each day,...
Do you want to try Unagi?
Several cuisines of the world feature Eel on their menus. You can find eel being served in the UK and several European countries. In...
Does your country's cuisine include other parts of the animal?
It has often been joked, that the French and the Chinese have one thing in common: they believe that if you're going to eat the animal, you should...
What's it like, visiting, working, or living in the Caribbeans?
I've never been to the Caribbeans, and I don't know anyone who has. (what that says about my social circle, I have no idea). What are some...
Would you be interested in trying fresh wasabi?
Fresh wasabi is several million times tastier than fake wasabi. If you're unsure of the difference between fresh wasabi and fake wasabi, it is...
How would you feed 100 starving people with $50?
I got asked this question once. There is no right or wrong answer.
Do you like Cilantro aka Coriander Leaves?
Cilantro, also known as coriander leaves, also known as Chinese/Mexican parsley, has a very distinctive taste to it. Some have described its taste...
