In this article, Epicure & Culture contributor Judi Zienchuk takes us on a trip through Singapore’s rich coffee history and back to present day for an interesting exploration of traditional kopitiam coffee culture. While Chinatowns are a growing staple for any major city, the large Chinese influence in Singapore makes [...]
Upon first hearing the term “liming,” I thought it was describing a culinary term; however, in Trinidad & Tobago, liming is an actual activity. Referring to the art of doing nothing while sharing food, drink, conversation and laughter, liming is an important part of the country’s island culture. In fact, [...]
EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. While this video may not be brand new, it’s still worth a look if you’re interested in culinary travel. Created by three talented and hungry travelers — Rick Mereki, Tim White and Andrew Lees — the video was shot over the course of 44 [...]
“Raiatea is the sacred island,” explains Karine, the director of Raiatea Lodge Hotel. “It’s a very authentic island with a rich history and culture that is very different from the other French Polynesian islands.” We’re enjoying an artisanal breakfast at the lodge. Fresh sweet grapefruit, papaya and passionate fruit, house [...]
Before visiting Hocking Hills, Ohio, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. While I’d heard the state was flat with not much to do, I also heard there were some quirky and adventurous activities to be experienced. After visiting for myself, the latter view won by a landslide. One that [...]
“The mission is to raise the energy of our community one body at a time,” says Char. “We are stronger working together than we are working individually.” I’m inside Vibe, a personal vibrancy lifestyle management business speaking with the owner, Charlene SanJenko, or Char as the locals call her. From what [...]
It is still very hot on this November day. Some of my friends living in Saitama, the large prefecture north of Tokyo, have invited me to come and visit them in their city of Kawaguchi for a matsuri, a Japanese traditional festival. The event is rooted in religion linked to [...]
The national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago is the steelpan, or steel drum. Crafted from oil drums — although many of these drums never contained oil — these instruments are not actually drums in the membranophone sense, but are steel containers which are struck with a rubber-tipped stick to create [...]
For those looking to immerse themselves in culture and the arts on their next getaway, you may want to think about heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil. São Paulo is considered to be the culture capital of Latin America, from its downtown music haven to the diverse array of art galleries [...]
For travelers looking for a culturally immersive escape, Japan is full of experiences. And in 2013, the country will offer even more. Easier Access A new airport is opening in Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture composed of hundreds of Ryuku islands. Ishigaki Island, the second-largest island in the Yaeyama group, is [...]
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