Final Runs
29Dec
2013
29 Dec 2013

Final Runs

Japan · Niseko — abalone, baton shrimp, ezo seafood, onsen, out of bounds, powder, scallop, seafood, storm

What I forgot to put into these posts are the trips to the onsen. Our hotel was equipped with one and we even went to the one in the Vail hotel. And that’s because I wanted to go every day after boarding. Twice wasn’t so bad right? Good enough to keep the pain and aching

Full on Powder Day
28Dec
2013
28 Dec 2013

Full on Powder Day

Japan · Niseko — burger, food, hanazono, hirafu, izakaya, katsu curry, lodges, omurice, travel

The morning started with a nice coat of fresh snow along with a constant dusting. So of course, my buddy understood why we couldn’t wait around to ride with his friends. Coordinating on the mountain would always be impossible. But hearing that it’s a big group, I had a feeling we’d run into them. And

First Rides and Izakaya
27Dec
2013
27 Dec 2013

First Rides and Izakaya

Japan · Niseko — annupuri, cabin, california snow, friendly, karabina, powder, service

It was Friday and rather than waiting for my buddy’s friends to get into Niseko, we were off to the mountain to ride. There was no way we were going to pass up the powder that’s been dumping all night long. However, the temperature wasn’t holding up and the powder, dare I say, felt like

The Return to Niseko
26Dec
2013
26 Dec 2013

The Return to Niseko

Japan · Niseko — all mountain pass, comic book, manga, niseko, niseko united, one niseko resort towers, sfo, shuttles, tips, travel

At the beginning, it was apparent getting to Niseko, Japan was going to be arduous. I was recovering from a very bad sinus infection. It was a week in and all my symptoms got worse. Mental note, see the doctor early when there’s a vacation involved. Stupid me thought I’d be over this in a

Meals Before Heading Home
21Nov
2013
21 Nov 2013

Meals Before Heading Home

Singapore — asahi, bak kut teh, bucket of beer, cereal prawns, hotpot, indonesian, singapore-food

It was our last full day in Singapore. Also, last day of the work week. So what to do? Finish our work, eat, say our goodbyes, and get prepared for that long flight home. So onto eating. For lunch we kept it close. A small restaurant in our building. An Indonesian one to be exact.

Tour Group Sentosa
20Nov
2013
20 Nov 2013

Tour Group Sentosa

Singapore — laksa, singapore-food, singepore-attractions, spider crab, underwater world, Wayang Kulit

Early morning meetings are the worse. As necessary as they may be, they still suck, especially when you’re overseas. Jet lag wasn’t the issue here. The issue was that we’re in Singapore, freaking Singapore. A city thriving with business and we’re right in the middle of it dealing with issues back home. I have to

Ten
19Nov
2013
19 Nov 2013

Ten

Singapore — cuttlefish, hiroshima oysters, japanese, nabe, oysters, sashimi, singapore-food, skewers, verdict: pass

The following night it felt as though we tried to make up for last night’s dinner. So off we go with co-workers to another place. I actually thought it was more of a shabu shabu joint. Not quite. Ten 天, The Oyster and Crab Restauran 100 Tras Street #01-08 6543-6507 / 6543-6508 Verdict: Nope, won’t

Indochine
18Nov
2013
18 Nov 2013

Indochine

Singapore — martini, monday, salmon, seafood, singapore-food, work

I’ll admit, this post was difficult to write. Being a Monday was one thing, figuring out what I’ve done all day was another. We had breakfast and lunch at the office so no news on food there. There was dinner, but I really don’t want to give the place any coverage. It was a company

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