Sunday, December 9, 2012

“Jojo Taipei” Best Taiwan Cuisine in Boston

   Being a Chinese loves Chinese food, Jojo Taipei is the best Taiwan cuisine in Boston so far I have found. “Jojo” Chinese character -“久久” literarily means “forever” or “perpetual”, and the authentic Taiwan cooking styled food in Jojo Taipei indeed translates the same meaning as its name, which attracts a great number of customers to remember and return in a continuous time. 
 
 
 
   Well, not only does it have delicious and authentic food, but the inside of the restaurant is pretty elegant and reflects the culture of Taiwan – focuses on details in a nice way.




 
  As Jojo Taipei states itself, “only the finest meats and freshest vegetables, which come fresh from the China Town market, find their way into Our kitchen. Once there, they are cooked in pure vegetable oil to bring out the true flavors of authentic Taiwanese cooking. Our extensive menu offers a wide selection of dishes ranging from traditional to modern recipes, appealing to all tastes. Diners can request entrees made vegetarian-style or with any of our fresh meats”.
  They also offer weekend special lunch with a very affordable price (around $20 with 3 dishes for two people); check their menu here to see what they offer,   http://www.jojotaipeiboston.com/
 
 
 
 

 




 

http://www.jojotaipeiboston.com/

Location
103 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

617-254-8889 | 617-254-8887




Thursday, December 6, 2012

Should I or should I not?!

Who doesn't love to travel?! I certainly do!!
So if you're still not sure if you're travelling for the holidays, here are some reasons Silvia Mordini posted on the 'MindBodyGreen' website explaining why you should definitely go for it.
 
 

10 Reasons Why You Should Travel

1. Provides learning and education about places and history

2. Connects us to other cultures and people

3. Slows us down: Gives us a break from our fast-paced lives

4. Expands our awareness and introduces us to greater diversity

5. Helps us break habits: mentally, physically, and emotionally

6. Gives us time to heal, reduces stress and helps us regain enthusiasm for life

7. Stokes curiosity and awakens our inner child by offering us new, “first-time” experiences

8. Promotes patience by releasing heavy expectations of the “one right way” mentality thereby allowing life to flow more organically

9. Invites the opportunity to get lost and face one’s fears of the unknown

10. Helps you get to know yourself better: the true you is rediscovered

So what are you waiting for?! Enjoy your holiday free time!!




More info: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4403/10-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Travel.html



Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Visiting Lisbon? A day tour suggestion!




Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is considered one of the oldest cities in the world and one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean. Although the country has been going through an awful economic situation, it’s still an important region in terms of entertainment, arts, finance, commerce and education, which makes it one of the most visited touristic places in Europe.

            There are many beautiful places to visit in Lisbon and one of them is the city’s downtown area called ‘Baixa’. The region is formed by buildings with ground-floor commercial spots and upper floors for housing (picture below). It’s a good place to start the day.
 Moving into the morning, there are other good places to go. The Belém Tower, along with the Jeronimos Monastery, is also another well known site to visit when passing by Lisbon. They are actually the city’s most visited and photographed landmarks, and have also been recognized as World Heritage Sites/Monuments (pictures below)



       Belém Tower                                                             Jeronimos Monastery

Belém is also the place to find the worldwide known custard tarts. These are the famous ‘pastéis de Belém’ as it’s commonly named and if Portugal had a taste, this would definitely be it. There is no other place in the world where you’ll find a custard tart as good as the ones they make there. People come from all over the world and might even stay hours in line just to taste it. It’s just amazing!


To contrast with the city’s old neighborhoods, there’s the contemporary ‘Parque das Nações’ (Nation’s Park), which is just perfect for an afternoon walk. It has a modern and eye-catching architecture and is known for hosting a variety of national and international events. It’s also popular due to its shopping centre, outdoor eateries, bars, casino and Oceanarium – one of the biggest, most innovative and high-tech aquariums in Europe (pictures below).


   Because shopping is also part of everybody’s trip, the ‘Colombo’ and ‘Vasco da Gama’ malls are good places to visit. They are huge commercial centers, packed with well known brands and a variety of stores. To end the day, going out for some fun time would be a great option. For nightlife, ‘Bairro Alto’ is your final destination. The region is full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and the variety of music ranges from jazz to electronic, reggae and fado (Portugal’s traditional music). While staying in Lisbon, it’s also indispensable to taste the city’s famous codfish dishes, which is also traditional from Portugal. I’m sure you won’t regret it!!



                 There are many others places to visit in Lisbon such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the Lisbon Zoo, the Saint George Castle, among others. If you’re staying in town for more time, you should definitely look into these as well. I hope you enjoyed the tour!

 
For further detailed information regarding places to visit, transportation options, contacts and prices, visit http://wikitravel.org/en/Lisbon