2025 Travels
Third largest city in the United States, this travel destination in the north is known for its American classics like pizza and hot dogs, a big skyscraper and a big bean right in the middle of downtown.
Chicago, IL
One of the most popular foods in the world, Tokyo is considered the world's capital in this food, something that I can eat everyday. The quality and price is unmatched here as America quickly catches with conveyor belt restaurants featuring this food.
Japan- Sushi
Besides my love for donuts, a nice pastry such as a muffin or a scone is a great way to start the day, as long as it's this flavor. What flavor is most preferred?
Blueberry
The ideal fruit of the summer, the refreshing aspect are perfect for hot weather days. It's considered both a fruit and a vegetable and they can grow really, really big.
Watermelon
Green Tea
This city on the east coast serves the cultural and financial center of the New England region. It's more known for its rivalry with NY, the first subway in the United States, the biggest marathon and of course the bar from the TV show Cheers.
Boston, MA
The most famous food from Mexico can vary from little hoe in the wall restaurants to large chains but traditionally on the street on a food stand. Typically made with some sort of tortilla, it's topped with a choice of meat, variety of salsas, and can't forget the lime and cilantro.
Mexico- Tacos
I've debated that this cake doesn't get enough praise and it's typically not popular amongst majority of the population. For a long time, these vegetables were used in place of sugar for natural sweetness. Nowadays, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, chopped walnuts and cream cheese are typically added.
Carrot Cake
The national fruit of Pakistan, India and the Philippines, this fruit is a symbol of love and friendship. Coming from a tropical tree, this stone fruit has outer skin that encloses a single seed. Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of this fruit tree.
Mango
I don't have this drink a lot, but when I do, it must be freshly squeezed. Finding the balance between the acidity and the sweetness makes the perfect balance. They are commonly found at carnivals or even on the side of the road.
Lemonade
In 2020, my first ever solo trip was planned here on the west coast before COVID came and cancelled it. Also known as the city of Roses, the smallest park is found here, the headquarters of Nike, and the largest independently owned bookstore.
Portland, OR
You can't get anymore British then this food combination as the people of the London and UK have been eating this since the 17th century. The ideal cook features a light batter and not too greasy. Coating the whole dish in a lot of salt and vinegar is traditional but ketchup is just as common around America.
Fish and Chips
The history is traced back to ancient Rome when egg surpluses were transformed into custards to produce both sweet and savory tastes. Also known as a caramel creme because of its topping, it has a smooth texture making it a sweet delicacy in America.
Flan
This tropical fruit comes from my favorite place in the US, which produces about 1/3 of this fruit in the word. They take about 18-20 months to fully become ready to harvest. It's better tasting fresh, but can commonly come from a can.
Pineapple
Commonly found all over the US but made popular in the south, this is arguably my favorite to drink, if I wasn't watching my blood sugar. It was invented in the late 1800s where they would make it in large batches, putting the sugar while it was hot and then chilling it in the fridge.
Sweet Tea
This country in Europe is famous for its mountains, watches, clocks and food, especially cheese and chocolate. It's known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. It's currently number one in the world for economic stability, safety and lowest corruption.
Switzerland
Dipping this protein in a light egg batter before being pan-fried in olive oil and topped with an elegant white wine lemon sauce is one of my favorite Italian-American dishes.
Chicken Francese
This puff pastry dessert originating from France is typically layered with vanilla cream, topped with powdered sugar or icing and commonly added with some chocolate and fruit too. When made correctly, you can find it at any popular bakery.
Napoleon
This fruit is the one i eat the most of, as it has the highest antioxidant content per serving of any food. They grow wild all over the world and promote a healthy tightening of tissue, helping make your skin look younger. They are best eaten in the summer, stewed into a jam or even fermented into a wine base.
Blackberry
Not a big fan of soda but growing up in the early 2000s, this was the only soda I enjoyed drinking. A product of Pepsi, this soda with a cherry flavor has basically been discontinued as the company prioritizes newer flavors and constantly market changes.
Mountain Dew Code Red
A planned trip with my best friend to this country in Asia, this country is known as the Land of Smiles, as a reflection of the warm and friendly nature of the people. About 95 percent of the country follows Buddhism, there's about 35,000 temples here, and a popular boxing style is even named after this country.
Thailand
Chengdu, which is the capital of the Sichuan province in China is mostly known for this comfort food. Traditionally, the most popular way to host social gatherings here is sitting around a table and eating this. Usually known for its spice because of its red chilies, all the ingredients are cooked in a broth with sliced meats, vegetables and fried tofu.
Hot Pot
Invented at a popular restaurant in New Orleans, the dessert featured the main ingredient of a fruit combined with butter, brown sugar, rum liquor and vanilla ice cream. In 1951, they had extra fruit in the kitchen and the chef was tasked to make a new dessert for a VIP customer. Sometimes the dessert can be flambé, when alcohol is added.
Bananas Foster
These tropical fruits are rarely around but can be found during the summer time. After planting its see, it starts to produce fruit between 2-8 years. The fruit may smell like a lemon with a sweet-tart taste. It's labeled as a super-fruit as it contains 4 more times more vitamin C than orange.
Guava
Water is the most important drink that any individual should have as humans are meant to drink about 6-8 cups a day. This water bottle brand is my favorite as it's known for its soft, smooth taste. The water comes from an island, which is filtered through volcanic rock, adding necessary minerals, giving it a unique taste.
Fiji Water