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DRIFTER TALES: Why You Should Never Be Too Busy Travelling to Pay It Forward [Kahului, Maui, Hawaii]

5/29/2014

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by Paul Riel
Inspirational Quotes from public art in Chennai, India
On a recent trip to the island of Maui, Hawaii, my brother Paully Wog* learned a life lesson through a simple act of kindness. He shared his experience on Facebook, so I decided to share it here. This is what happened...

*Some names have been altered

Did I tell you how much I HATE Cancer? Pay it forward, and maybe you'll get yourself some free Taco Bell. 

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DRIFTER TIPS: Everything You Need to Know Before You Travel

5/25/2014

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While the desire to pack up and travel the world without any planning sounds like quite the journey, it's best that you take a few proactive steps before venturing out into the possible unknown. 

I don’t say this to be a worrywart or a killjoy, I just want your dream trip to be free of unnecessary setbacks—so look at this as more of a “How to ensure your travels are relaxing and not bogged down.”

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Asia in a Food Bowl: A Gastronomic Exploration of South East Asia

5/23/2014

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Man at a Filipino Market Stand Selling Fish - Philippines
Man at a Filipino Market Stand Selling Fish - Philippines
Trying different foods while you’re out exploring the sights is a big part of holidays in South East Asia. 

Visit just about any town or city in the region and you’ll find vendors selling all kinds of dishes. They look and smell tempting, with the aroma of spices and the colorful ingredients hanging above the cart or stall. But how to choose?

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12 Tasty Filipino Dishes: Southeast Asian "Soul-Food" Recipes To Make Your Taste Buds Tingle! [Philippines]

5/16/2014

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BATCHOY CHICHARRON AND PORK LIVER NOODLE SOUP
LECHON BABOY ~ SPIT-ROASTED PORK
BUKO SALAD ~ COCONUT FRUIT BOWL
SUMAN (BUBUD) ~ STICKY RICE & COCONUT MILK CAKE
The secret is out, Filipino food is on the rise! With more and more award winning Filipino themed restaurants cropping up across the nation, Americans are finally getting an elevated taste of the soul-stirring comfort food many hundreds of millions of Filipinos have been enjoying in their own home kitchens for generations!

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Dish of the Day: Chinese pídàn 皮蛋 or Century Egg [Taiwan]

5/11/2014

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Century egg with tofu
Century egg with tofu
A mixture of salty and sweet, soft and crunchy and slimy and crispy, this dish is a great example of a 'love it or hate it' flavor profile! In Chinese, it's called 皮蛋, or pídàn, meaning leather or skin egg. In English, it's commonly referred to as Century Egg or Thousand Year Egg.  

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