Most Vietnamese dishes are known for their fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, liberal use of herbs and vegetables, and a lightness of touch, with very little oil used in preparation. And they're delicious! Vietnamese cuisine differs throughout the country, with proximity to other countries being relevant. Influences on southern Vietnamese food can be seen from countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Cham people, while Chinese … [Read more...]
A Visit to Hump Island Oyster Company: a Shore Excursion with Holland America, Ketchikan Alaska
Hump Island Oyster Company is located about a 30 minute drive from Ketchikan. This visit and on-shore experience was arranged through a Holland America Inside Passage cruise. This business was founded in 2010 by civil engineer Trevor Sande whose family has lived in Alaska since the early 1920s. He located an ideal place along Clover Passage on the shores of Hump Island, only a few miles from his family home - an area that takes full advantage of … [Read more...]
The South Beach Seafood Festival Celebrates their 10th Anniversary With a $10,000 Chef Prize, Popular Live Music Acts, and Enhanced Programming
(MIAMI, FLA.) – August, 2022 – South Florida's highly anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is back for its 10th anniversary with a celebration that is gearing up to be the best yet with special programming, including a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests, that will raise the bar for one of the country's leading seafood events. From Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22, the four-day festival is a curated culinary … [Read more...]
Shucking Awesome Places to Get Oysters in Providence, Rhode Island
National Oyster Day is August 5th and what a better place to celebrate than in Providence, Rhode Island?! With a renowned culinary scene, seafood lovers can enjoy the best of the best at multiple bars and restaurants serving up the freshest oysters. Here are some of the top places to get affordable oysters in Providence, Rhode Island – Cheers! Mill's Tavern (101 North Main St.) Take a seat at the bar for Half Price Happy Hour everyday from … [Read more...]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]
Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food? In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [Read more...]
The Joy of a Weekend in Atlantic City
Can catch the surf at Atlantic City If you’re looking for a fun-filled weekend away in a city that pulses with life, lights, and action, then Atlantic City is the destination for you. Located in the state of New Jersey, right by the Atlantic Ocean, the city itself is just over two hours drive from New York, one of the world’s greatest cities. This makes it immensely popular with visitors from NYC, especially in the summer time, when the … [Read more...]
Take it Outside San Diego
The great outdoors is in! And there is no better place to take it all in than San Diego. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of al fresco dining options to a plethora of recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. Al Fresco All Around While San Diego has always had great outdoor eating options, the pandemic has amped up the appreciation for … [Read more...]
Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne
Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]
Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month With Virginia Beach’s Famous Lynnhaven Oysters
Virginia Beach, Va. – October 29, 2020 – While many associate November with turkey, in Virginia it’s oyster month. Virginia Beach is a particularly special place to celebrate because of its geographic location; sitting at the meeting point of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the destination’s waterways are a magnet for dozens of species of fish and shellfish and home to the world renowned Lynnhaven oysters. Lynnhaven oysters are a local … [Read more...]
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