From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) returns January 19–25, 2026, for its seventh annual celebration of culinary excellence in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This year’s festival … [Read more...]
Chris Guillebeau, American Author, Traveler and Entrepreneur
Chris Guillebeau is an American author, traveler, and entrepreneur best known for visiting every country in the world and writing best selling books like the $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity. Q. You set the goal of visiting all 193 countries and you did it before 35. Was this mission your way of challenging the status quo and living a life of non-conformity? Not at first. Looking back, it became a kind of statement, but that … [Read more...]
Experience the Taste of Canada From Coast to Plate in Every Delicious Bite
Many people wonder what Canadian food is really like. Is it heavy comfort food, fresh seafood, or simple home cooking? The truth is that Canadian cuisine is shaped by land, climate, and culture. With oceans on three sides and wide farmland in the center, the country offers a wide mix of flavors. Each region has its own style, shaped by history and local produce. Food in Canada is not about trend or show. It is about warmth, sharing, and honest … [Read more...]
The Low-Trust Society and Hard-Earned Expat Insights
Originally published via Armageddon Safari: I recently stumbled upon a true gem of an X post from @kunley_drukpa — not necessarily a ringing endorsement of expat life in India, but an expert treatise on the “low trust society” that rings all too true for anyone with experience in the Third World. A small excerpt: “A few years ago now I spent some time in India. One of the more lasting impressions I have from that period was the degree to … [Read more...]
Jake Needham, Author of Best-Selling Crime and Espionage Novels
Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. … [Read more...]
The Backseat Butcher of Bangkok: Busted!
Originally published via Armageddon Safari: Sometimes stereotypes hold true. Case in point: Asian men do indeed, as a rule of thumb, as anyone who has watched Japanese pornography may have noticed, tend to have smaller-than-average packages compared to those of the European persuasion and definitely pitted against the Africans. (I discuss issues related to the phallus in the context of living in East Asia as an expat extensively in my … [Read more...]
Best eSIM Plans for Frequent Travelers in 2025: Comparison
In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected while traveling has never been more important. Whether you’re globetrotting for business or leisure, one thing is clear traditional SIM cards just don’t cut it anymore. Enter eSIMs: the game-changing solution that allows you to stay connected worldwide without the hassle of swapping out SIM cards. But with countless eSIM providers and plans out there, how do you choose the best eSIM for your needs? … [Read more...]
Why Adventurers and Gamers Share the Same Spirit of Discovery
You will often find that those who love to travel also have a love of gaming. These two activities might seem unrelated at first glance, especially with gaming being an indoor activity usually done at home, but there is a clear similarity between both - a shared spirit of discovery. Obviously, travel is all about discovering the world and having new experiences, meeting new people, and discovering ways of life that are different from back home. … [Read more...]
Naughty (Non-Consensual) Bangkok Subway Upskirt Pics in Authorities’ Crosshairs
Originally published via Armageddon Safari: At the Thailand Cultural Center MRT, recently, next to the standard no-durian infographic — the king of fruit’s smell comes off as obscene to many people and is therefore banned from public transport and hotel rooms — there sat a new addition to the list of prohibited substances and activities on the subway: upskirt pics, later to be uploaded and monetized on some shady dark corner of the web. The … [Read more...]
Seattle in a Snap: Argosy Cruises & Blueberry Bliss
Finding ourselves in Seattle midweek, we opted for two distinctly Seattle and Washington activities; a Harbor Cruise in Seattle on Argosy Cruises and blueberry picking (and grazing) at several U-pick blueberry farms near Everitt. Departures for the Argosy cruises are from Pier 54 along Seattle's waterfront. You will want to arrive at least 30 minutes early to guarantee a good seat, weather permitting on the top deck. As you board, you will … [Read more...]
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