a veg life

It was easy for us to see, while in Hoi An, why many travelers forego their plans and decided to spend more time in the city. The relaxed atmosphere, beaches, and cheap drinks make for an incredibly relaxing stay. EAT : Local foods you should know about, and try: Cao lau - A regional dish made with noodles, greens, and pork that can only be found in Hoi An. White rose dumplings - Reportedly made by one family for all of the restaurants in the town, these are typically a shrimp dumpling in rice paper wrapper, steamed, and covered with crispy garlic. The French gave them the “white rose” moniker based on their looks. We had veggie ones, and they were great! you can see them in the top left of this photo! Mi quang noodles - A variety of pho, local to Hoi An made with rice flour noodles, veggies, and meat. It’s topped with broth, but not as much as you’d find in a soup. Fresh beer - Local beer made in Hoi An that will cost you between 17 and 21 ...

Hi all— It’s been a while since we’ve blogged on our travels, and, due to popular demand (read: peer pressure from a few friends), we’re back. I’m not committing to a post everyday, but one round-up of highlights from each city we visit seems very do-able to me! Hope you enjoy reading them! ------- EAT: Tim Ho Wan - This dim sum shop with multiple locations has a Michelin Star. We weren’t sure veggie dishes would be an option, but we found some and we were not disappointed! We visited the location in the Hong Kong metro station, right as it opened Sunday morning. The line to sit at a table was already long, so we opted for takeaway, and only had to wait about 10 minutes for our food! We ordered the steamed egg cake and steamed dumplings in chiu chow style (these had jicama, chives, and peanuts inside). Delicious! If you are a meat eater, there are tons of options for you. Rick with his takeaway the line for Tim Ho Wan  Ho Lee Fook - By chance (thanks to G...