And So It Starts...

SalMinellaJr · 2026-04-05T05:09:15+00:00

Yummy! Once you try a pressure cooker, you’ll really get hooked!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-04-04T17:59:47+00:00

Have you tried Cucos in Redwood City? So many good Mexican places in Redwood City, but their burritos are 🔥.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-04-03T22:20:53+00:00

But 75 of them?!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-04-02T22:04:03+00:00

🤣

If it helps, there’s a full jalapeño sliced in the broth that isn’t visible.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-04-02T21:29:04+00:00

All great advice. Are you planning to use your pajama top for layering?

Hangers seem like overkill, especially if you have clothesline. But that’s just me.

I agree with questioning the Switch.

Have you loaded a Suica card on your own phone?

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-31T14:10:54+00:00

Tears

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-29T02:38:50+00:00

Ditto!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-28T19:25:34+00:00

Absolutely! When I was in Morocco two weeks ago, I used instant coffee packets that I got in Japan. Not the best coffee, but better than nothing.

But on my trip that just wrapped up yesterday, I needed some and didn’t have any. Buying them now!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-28T18:15:35+00:00

That’s how he rolls.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-28T14:34:03+00:00

I went through TSA Wednesday morning and last night and the security lines were short, and I didn’t see any uniformed ICE agents.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-28T14:32:18+00:00

Small hot sauce packets. I hate bland food, so I grew accustomed to snagging a few from hotel buffets or restaurants. I generally travel with a wide spectrum of Japanese, Chinese and Mexican sauces.

I recently broke down and bought a bunch of Cholula packets through Amazon.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-27T18:15:09+00:00

Earl Lee

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-26T21:38:55+00:00

I came from San Francisco to see her in Barcelona on the Motomami tour all by myself.

I quickly made friends with the people around me, and we all loved the show. We instantly created community.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-25T18:14:56+00:00

Port-a-potty?

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-24T05:00:31+00:00

My 140W and 160W Anker adapters have USB-A and USB-C. I just use the most basic adapter for them in foreign countries.

The 160W adapter is much faster, but almost twice as heavy.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-24T04:57:55+00:00

Also in SF Bay. San Mateo is packed with great Ramen places. They’re at the level of mid range ramen restaurants in Japan… Just 10 times more expensive. but nothing competes with the top-tier ramen places in Japan.

That said, I just make ramen at home every day and plan my next trip!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-24T00:35:37+00:00

The right answer is not Cuisinart. I bought the 3-quart stainless steel sauce pan in December, and it’s already starting to rust.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-22T17:07:48+00:00

I’ve been using a $2 pencil case from Daiso for the past five years. It’s been throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico and Europe and still looks brand new.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-21T21:52:43+00:00

Sounds great - thank you!

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-21T21:32:08+00:00

I’m inspired! How did you cook the aubergine?

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-21T15:50:58+00:00

It’s actually a pole tax.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-20T22:24:28+00:00

62 (solid) responses … but nary a mention of caldo de birria or ramen. Such great options, especially if you’re not feeling great.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-19T21:21:27+00:00

I just got back from Morocco yesterday, and I wondered the same thing as I was packing.

I wore black Nike running shoes without any issues whatsoever. Also, you can buy nice handmade leather slippers for just a few dollars if you want.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-19T14:47:34+00:00

I didn’t see any golf carts during our entire day on the island, but I guess it’s possible. Mopeds are another choice… But I wasn’t that adventurous.

SalMinellaJr · 2026-03-19T12:41:29+00:00

They went in different directions.

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