Comments on: My First Overseas Trip Part 8 – Reflections http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/ wander for distraction, travel for fulfillment Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:16:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Aussie Nomad http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1174 The Aussie Nomad Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:44:11 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1174 lol Ayngelina I agree. McDonalds is like eating cardboard. Once I head overseas though I'll be hitting them up for a hot chocolate so I can leech their free wifi for as much as I can get. lol Ayngelina I agree. McDonalds is like eating cardboard. Once I head overseas though I’ll be hitting them up for a hot chocolate so I can leech their free wifi for as much as I can get.

]]> By: The Aussie Nomad http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1172 The Aussie Nomad Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:42:22 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1172 Thanks Joel that's really nice of you to say. It was fun to relive everything I did. It was hard to pick the right parts to include and what part to leave out. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Joel that’s really nice of you to say. It was fun to relive everything I did. It was hard to pick the right parts to include and what part to leave out. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

]]> By: The Aussie Nomad http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1171 The Aussie Nomad Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:41:02 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1171 I had the best meals from some of the small food courts. Just point at the picture you wanted and hope its tasty. I think it was 70/30 for good vs bad food :) I had the best meals from some of the small food courts. Just point at the picture you wanted and hope its tasty. I think it was 70/30 for good vs bad food :)

]]> By: ayngelina http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1159 ayngelina Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:08:21 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1159 I cannot stand McDs but for some reason in other countries I really want to know what's on the menu. .-= ayngelina´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BaconIsMagic/~3/iMFXzeyb3tE/" rel="nofollow">My Trio of Travel Secrets</a> =-. I cannot stand McDs but for some reason in other countries I really want to know what’s on the menu.
.-= ayngelina´s last blog ..My Trio of Travel Secrets =-.

]]> By: Joel http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1158 Joel Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:30:42 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1158 Congrats on the completion of a great series, Chris. Based on how you wrote it, it feels like we were joining along as it happened rather than looking back at the past. Looking forward to joining the fun as you get back out on the road! .-= Joel´s last blog ..<a href="http://freedoniapost.com/2010/03/trip-already-kicks-ass/" rel="nofollow">7 Ways My Trip Already Kicks Ass</a> =-. Congrats on the completion of a great series, Chris. Based on how you wrote it, it feels like we were joining along as it happened rather than looking back at the past. Looking forward to joining the fun as you get back out on the road!
.-= Joel´s last blog ..7 Ways My Trip Already Kicks Ass =-.

]]> By: Cornelius Aesop http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1157 Cornelius Aesop Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:09:56 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1157 I'd have to agree with your list and Lilian makes a good point. It's ok to sneak a peak at what their version of 'such and such' fast food place looks like. Although, for actual eating grab something off a street vendor to really get a feel for what the locals eat. .-= Cornelius Aesop´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MonkeyBrewster/~3/G9mYszjVJ1g/" rel="nofollow">New Brew Tuesday: Sapporo</a> =-. I’d have to agree with your list and Lilian makes a good point. It’s ok to sneak a peak at what their version of ‘such and such’ fast food place looks like. Although, for actual eating grab something off a street vendor to really get a feel for what the locals eat.
.-= Cornelius Aesop´s last blog ..New Brew Tuesday: Sapporo =-.

]]> By: The Aussie Nomad http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1156 The Aussie Nomad Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:02 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1156 Hey Lillian thx for the comment. I guess I should have been more specific and said don't eat at McDonald's every day. I agree comparing the menu to your back home counterpart is always fun, damn comparing all food overseas is something I seek out. I wandered a supermarket for an hour in Hong Kong just looking at all the weird and wonderful stuff you could buy. I'll stop by McDonald's for some free wifi in Europe but given the cost of it will be seeking out the small cafe's and market stalls to fill my stomach I think. Anything to make my dollar go further. Hey Lillian thx for the comment. I guess I should have been more specific and said don’t eat at McDonald’s every day.

I agree comparing the menu to your back home counterpart is always fun, damn comparing all food overseas is something I seek out. I wandered a supermarket for an hour in Hong Kong just looking at all the weird and wonderful stuff you could buy.

I’ll stop by McDonald’s for some free wifi in Europe but given the cost of it will be seeking out the small cafe’s and market stalls to fill my stomach I think. Anything to make my dollar go further.

]]> By: Lilian http://www.theaussienomad.com/travel-thoughts/my-first-overseas-trip-part-8/#comment-1155 Lilian Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:51:36 +0000 http://www.theaussienomad.com/?p=1207#comment-1155 Travelling is always exciting to me, regardless of it being domestic or overseas. But I'd have to differ slightly on not going to McDonald's. I always like to stop by the fast food places to see what local food they have decided to adopt. For instance, in Bangkok I saw KFC selling mango sticky rice. Interesting right? But I don't necessarily eat the fast food as they may be much more expensive.... Travelling is always exciting to me, regardless of it being domestic or overseas. But I’d have to differ slightly on not going to McDonald’s. I always like to stop by the fast food places to see what local food they have decided to adopt. For instance, in Bangkok I saw KFC selling mango sticky rice. Interesting right? But I don’t necessarily eat the fast food as they may be much more expensive….

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