Tag: Food

A Minion’s Look Back at 2025

ByTravelling Minion January 1, 2026 1 Comment
Like in 2024 this year a great deal of my travel has shifted towards travelling with friends and family. So all my trips this year were embarked with the purpose of experiencing travel with friends and family. I feel like I've been pretty successful in that endeavour. So without further adieu here are my 2025 travel reflections! Vietnam and Japan In February The Sister and I bring back an...

Tainan and the Way Home

ByTravelling Minion December 28, 2025 2 Comments
Breakfast before Tainan Today we are heading to Tainan. But before we head to the train station I meet up with Lebron and his daughter for breakfast at a small streetside food stall. We order some radish cake, papaya milk and egg pancake which is tasty and helps us start our day right!  HSR to Tainan We set plans to meet at the High Speed Rail station. Since I am heading home after Tainan, I...

Jiufen

ByTravelling Minion December 21, 2025 1 Comment
We're heading to Jiufen today. It's a popular tourist spot in the North East of Taiwan. However, before setting off, we gather for a little bit of breakfast. We meet at a small streetside store and order a few breakfast staples like sandwiches, green onion pancake and radish cake. All of it is delicious and a great way for us to start the day. After breakfast we make our way onto the bus that...

Taipei Zoo

ByTravelling Minion December 14, 2025 0 Comments
The Taipei Zoo Today, Lebron, Antetokoumpo, their daughter and I are heading to the Taipei Zoo! Seeing different animals is always a thrill so I'm looking forward to this visit. We meet up in the morning to hop in an Uber and head to the Zoo. We arrive a little before the main entrance opens so we hang out outside (in the shade). Soon the doors open and we make our way into the Taipei Zoo....

To Narita then Taiwan

ByTravelling Minion December 7, 2025 1 Comment
From Osaka to Taiwan I'm leaving Osaka today and spending the night in Narita before going onward to Taiwan. So after checking out from my hotel, I make my way to Kansai International Airport. One of the great things about Japan is the ease of going through the airport. I arrive roughly 30 minutes before my flight and I'm still able to make it to the gate and have time to do a little shopping. ...

Osaka Expo 2025

ByTravelling Minion November 30, 2025 2 Comments
This morning, I unfortunately have to say good bye to my friends as they head to the airport to take a flight to Tokyo. Touchpad, Chef and family will spend a night in Tokyo before flying home. Salmonella will start settling into his apartment in Tokyo as he plans to live in Japan for the next year. It's bittersweet seeing them go! I enjoy the time we get to spend together but I'm now a solo...