Vinko’s Thoughts On…

Farmed Oysters Aren't Dirty Filters

I have loved shellfish for a long time. Oysters most of all. So when people call them dirty sewage filters, it gets under my skin.

Unexpected Texas BBQ

Over the past 10 years, I have fallen in love with Texas-style barbecue. In particular the smoked meat. I had researched the various Texas, Carolina, Kansas City, and Memphis…

Review: New Found Burger Joint

Double Decker Burger @ Burgeroom

Marriott Is Adding Hotels in New Zealand

New Zealand has been on my bucket list for a while. When you stay Marriott like I do, hotel news for a place you want to visit is not just noise. It is useful.

1st Day in Bangkok, Thailand

My first night spend at Baan Khanitha is a delight. Although the dishes tried were the typical dishes I will have ordered at Thai restaurants in Hong Kong, the taste is…

2014 Trip to Sydney

View from Sydney Tower

Apple I at 43: Why That Quiet Launch Still Matters

43 years ago this day (April 1). Apple made history with Apple I without too much fan fare. Now 43 years later Apple has made a big impact in many people’s…

Instagram post 2019-03-22

Dogwood 52, week 38 — from Instagram.

Burger in Hong Kong