Good Food and Views are Worth the Journey
Looking over to Corfu’s Old Fortress. We walked around Corfu’s waterfront to where I could get this view back over the water -Ionian Sea – at this historic Venetian fortress (Corfu was under the rule of the Venetian dukes from the early 14th century until 1797). Shot in May 2011 using Fujifilm Velvia 50 (non-digital, Carl Zeiss 80-200mm lens).
The walk along Santorini's caldera to Oia from Fira is one of the best and most scenic walks I've ever done. As it is, Santorini is stunning and you can get a lot of iconic Greek isle photos along this route. And at the end of the walk, grab a good lunch or dinner in Oia.
We walked in the morning, starting the 9km walk from Fira - following the signs from the cable car in the direction of Imerovigli. After this it's fairly evident that there's only one path going toward Oia. Other...
For those of us who live closer to Australia than to the U.S., a trip to Melbourne is probably easier to wrangle. And if you have a craving for good, old lone star barbecue, then Bluebonnet Barbecue in Melbourne may fill those needs. Besides excellent Angus beef ribs, they also make their own sausages and have really good sides.
While the Australians claim the "barbie" as part of their culture, I don't think it beats the way the Americans slow cook their beef ribs so that the meat falls...
While my recent meals at Iggy's have not disappointed, they've not entirely wowed me either. The good thing is that it's not gimmicky and food is nicely cooked and tasty. With reliable service, I still see Iggy's as a good (and safe) place to bring clients but not necessarily a restaurant I would rush back to on my own time. However, with a good set of friends, it's still a nice evening out.
The one thing that's nice about Iggy's is their effort to change up the menu for their...
Singapore – I had a quick bite at Gyoza Ya in Robinson’s (at the Heeren Building on Orchard Rd.) basement the other day. Overall, it’s tasty food. Noodles – the Jya Jya men, chicken cartilage, fried tofu starter and the pork gyoza were good. Cheap and cheerful if you’re in need of a pick-up while shopping.