I’m hunkered down in my hotel room right now after a wonderful day of exploring.  I enjoy wandering down one street and up the other, poking my head into shops that look interesting.
Many times today I stopped to ask people on the street if they were local, as I attempt to wend my way back to the hotel.  I like to ask for restaurant and/or bar recommendations, trusting locals to point me in the right direction.
However, I’m not sure that I could trust the locals as much as Andrew Zimmern does!
As he serves up the second season of Bizarre Foods …read more

With the upcoming winter Olympics, all eyes seem to turn east, as the world focuses on Beijing specifically, and China more generally.
I’ve never been totally enthusiastic about visiting China, due in large part, I think, to the era that I grew up in.
So I’m fascinated about the special programing that the Travel Channel has coming up:  China Week.  Regular Travel Channel hosts will present shows dedicated to Chinese history, culture and food.  The programming will be broadcast in Hi-Def, so you’ll really get the feeling of being there.
Here’s a little teaser of what you can expect from one of my …read more