Red taxis are an iconic sight in Hong Kong, but each area and set of islands of the city has its own color-based code service.
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Everything Gongbei Underground, Zhuhai – 拱北地下广场, 珠海
Gongbei Underground Market (officially called Zhuhai Port Plaza) is a market comprised by two underground levels, and for me, it’s the Land of Chocolate, but with consumer electronics, Chinese memorabilia, food, traditional Chinese pharmacies, illegal bureaus de change, and way, way more…
Maize culture, Mexico
Virtually every dish in the Mexican cuisine uses maize one way or another, and its fundamental importance in Mexico’s kitchen and culture can be traced up to… Read more “Maize culture, Mexico”
Mapping Gongbei’s Underground Market, Zhuhai – 拱北地下广场, 珠海
The maps and guide for Gongbei’s Underground Market, Zhuhai – 拱北地下广场, 珠海
Homeward
Well people, the time has come yet again… I’m moving back home!
Esquites, Mexico
From the náhuatl name ‘izquitl’, esquite is the maize kernel served in a cup and condimented, usually served by street vendors and stalls.
Elotes preparados, Mexico
Another delicious treat from Mexico’s streets is the elotes preparados, sold everywhere in any city by eloteros pushing their wheeled carts.
Raspados – Shaved ice (Mexico)
Raspados or raspas are a type of ice-based dessert, traditionally made by shaving a block of ice and adding flavoured syrup, though modern (and faster) versions use a blender to make ice chunks.
tales of wander 