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The Starving Tourist

This publication is a collection of stories about my travels and food experiences!

Someone Is Standing Over Your Shoulder and Staring At You While You Eat…

Someone Is Standing Over Your Shoulder and Staring At You While You Eat…

Awhile ago, I wrote a post about how awkward it was to share a table at a restaurant with a stranger. That can happen if there are a lot of…

Nov 20, 2023

I Discovered An Interesting Tidbit About Living in Asia

I Discovered An Interesting Tidbit About Living in Asia

This is definitely new to me.

Nov 17, 2023

After Another Few Weeks In Malaysia, My Washroom Questions Came Back With A Vengeance

After Another Few Weeks In Malaysia, My Washroom Questions Came Back With A Vengeance

I need answers NOW.

Nov 9, 2023

I Feel A Bit Clumsy While Eating At Restaurants in Malaysia

I Feel A Bit Clumsy While Eating At Restaurants in Malaysia

Nov 7, 2023

Hey, Frequent Travellers — How Do You Get Over Jet Lag? What A Bummer.

Hey, Frequent Travellers — How Do You Get Over Jet Lag? What A Bummer.

It’s a real drag!

Oct 31, 2023

Why It’s Important To Move On A Long-Haul Flight

Why It’s Important To Move On A Long-Haul Flight

I know you might feel lazy to move, but don’t chance it.

Oct 30, 2023

9 Quick and Amazing Reasons To Eat Bananas

9 Quick and Amazing Reasons To Eat Bananas

Are you going to add more bananas in your diet now?

Oct 29, 2023

You’ll Never Guess Why I Had A Hard Time Enjoying Myself in Taiwan

You’ll Never Guess Why I Had A Hard Time Enjoying Myself in Taiwan

It was very tough.

Oct 28, 2023

How To Eat and Enjoy A Xiao Long Bao Properly

How To Eat and Enjoy A Xiao Long Bao Properly

You can enjoy the broth this way.

Oct 27, 2023

The Public Restrooms in Taiwan Thoroughly Impressed Me

The Public Restrooms in Taiwan Thoroughly Impressed Me

I am still in shock about it.

Oct 26, 2023

I Saw A Red Kiwi For The First Time in Malaysia

I Saw A Red Kiwi For The First Time in Malaysia

I knew we bought the wrong kind!

Oct 24, 2023

I Love Taiwan in General, But I Really Didn’t Like This Experience At All

I Love Taiwan in General, But I Really Didn’t Like This Experience At All

Not in the least bit..

Oct 22, 2023

Come Have A Delicious Seafood Lunch With Me At Yeoliu Geopark in Taiwan!

Come Have A Delicious Seafood Lunch With Me At Yeoliu Geopark in Taiwan!

If you enjoy seafood, this is a must read!

Oct 21, 2023

I’m Scared and Embarrassed To Take Photos For My Stories on Medium

I’m Scared and Embarrassed To Take Photos For My Stories on Medium

Will I get yelled at?

Oct 20, 2023

How Would You Build Your Salad?

How Would You Build Your Salad?

Go crazy with this! You can put anything in it.

Oct 19, 2023

I Accidentally Saw A Man Peeing And It Was Just As Awkward As You Can Imagine

I Accidentally Saw A Man Peeing And It Was Just As Awkward As You Can Imagine

EWWWW. Talk about embarrassing moments.

Oct 17, 2023

I Almost Met Typhoon Koinu in Taiwan..

I Almost Met Typhoon Koinu in Taiwan..

What a close call.

Oct 14, 2023

I Have A Weird Travel Habit and I Wonder If You Do Too

I Have A Weird Travel Habit and I Wonder If You Do Too

It’s probably not a good thing.

Oct 13, 2023

I Never Imagined Taiwan To Be So Hot

I Never Imagined Taiwan To Be So Hot

Blistering hot weather!

Oct 12, 2023

I Experienced The Most Warm and Kind Customer Service At This Restaurant

I Experienced The Most Warm and Kind Customer Service At This Restaurant

There isn’t any other way to describe it.

Oct 10, 2023

Linda Seems To Be A Little Quiet These Days..

Linda Seems To Be A Little Quiet These Days..

What’s going on?

Oct 9, 2023

Would You Share a Table With A Stranger in Hong Kong?

Would You Share a Table With A Stranger in Hong Kong?

I’m not a fan of it.

Oct 4, 2023

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