Welcome to the lion city

Okay, I mostly survived the long haul trek from Chicago. Remember from the last post I asked “what happens when you grab an error fare to Singapore for $326”? Well first, no advanced seat assignment. Just had to roll the dice in the name of adventure.

Ended up lucky on both legs by some kind of miracle. Empty row on the way over to Tokyo , and exit row goodness to Singapore. 26 hours of travel time.

I arrived in Singapore last night around 1 am. Cleared customs with the quickness and grabbed an Uber to my hotel. Only in Asia do rooms come this size. I love boutique hotels, and I knew it was 100sqft before I booked it, it’s clean, with a great location…good WiFi and quiet.

Grabbed some quick shut eye and ventured out into the city this morning. Singapore is the ultimate culinary mashup. The flavor profiles that collide here prove the super strains of the gastro world. Everyday you are faced with the pressing question of stomach real estate vs desire and adventure. The hawker centers here are famous the world over, and for good reason. Today was a chance to wander the lion city, and nibble its edges.

A nibble (or two) was had, and the appetite for more is there!

But…

This jet lag is catching up with me, I have so much to post. I hope everyone keeps up with the positive feedback, adventures from the food stalls tomorrow!

Let the adventure begin!

What happens when you grab a $327.00 error fare to Singapore?

We are about to find out!

On the road today to Chicago, made it with enough time to taste a bit of the Windy City. A few drinks in buck town and a chilled walk for sustenance.

Chicago’s neighborhoods deserve their own posts, and we will get there all in good time. For this evenings gastronomic debauchery I ventured for pulpo/camarones tostadas, (octupus and shrimp for the gringos) with some beastly al pastor.

I am now set for a proper sleep before the 26 hour onslaught tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me! Asia here we come!

Logistics with a friend.

How do you travel?

What’s the nitty gritty detail side look like?

When you travel solo and do it often enough, you begin to develop a system. Set aside some time, plot a rough itinerary and then slowly fill in a few blanks. Always remember, however, to leave a large enough space for our dear friend spontaneity. Arguably the best element of any excursion, near or far.

I leave for the Far East in 3 Days, with a brief stop in the Windy City. I’m curious for all of my friends and followers, what kinds of pre departure rituals do you enjoy? Any particular meals or rendezvous tickle your pre travel fancy? I’d love to hear them! For me I almost always need to select my reading material, throw some laundry in, and grab a beer with old friends.

Cheers everyone! Happy Friday!

The Wild man of…

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This weekend here in Michigan proved rather cold. A bit of rain, overcast skies, and plunging evening temperatures. This was absolutely perfect, as I had work to do. The most important kind.

 

Plotting.

 

What kind of plotting? The adventure kind of course! The decision was looming about where to build this sites initial episode from. After weighing the feedback and thinking over this weekend, It looks as if first up will be Singapore, followed by Borneo! I’m super stoked on hitting  the big city, and then escaping to Boko natural park, and exploring the Orangutan sanctuaries. orangutan-in-borneo

Most of the votes and feedback wanted far flung, I hope Borneo accomplishes that! I will be adding more details over this next week before departure.  So be sure to check back. As always I welcome your comments and feed back, drop some words here, or email me Thegypsyprofessor@gmail.com

Happy Sunday Funday!

 

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The Times They are a Changin’

Tis’ that time in the mitten state. Its actually cold, and the leaves have changed. The semester is nearly finished, and yet another year is soon to pass. With the winter holiday fast approaching, the days of bluebook exams, and long haul flights have arrived. My goal with this project is to begin to build “episodes”. An indepth exploration of this fascinating world of ours.  From Detroit to Da Nang. Boston to Budapest, Capetown to Cape cod.   My lens is focused on food, culture, history and a few things in between. I’m looking forward to comments as I publish this site across a spectrum and share it over social media.

 

Feel free to drop me a line, and share your reactions and observations.

 

I’m still debating on this first write up, Should we go local, domestic, or absolutely far flung?  Leave a region, a city, or a suggestion in the comments option up top!

 

Thank You

 

 

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