Chinatown
I still remembered the last time I came here riding on the citi bikes on a nice summer day. And then having all you can eat hot pot! This time, after getting off the flight, I went for all you can eat skewers. Not sure if AYCE is a Chinese thing, but it seems like every time I go to some place in Chinatown, it's all you can eat. Maybe it's the Chinese mentality - biggest bang for the buck?! Who knows?


After some delicious skewers, I am off for desserts! Found this gem while browsing through facebook one day. Also in Chinatown, Soft Swerve, serves soft serve ube (purple yam)! I got the ube soft serve with shredded coconut on a dark chocolate waffle cone. It was delicious!


Manhattan
Friday was still a work day for me even though I was travelling to New York for fun. And to keep this fun food adventure going, I made my way to Bibble and Sip. I have been hearing lots of great things about this little cafe in Manhattan. The lavender latte was on point! And so was the earl gray puff pastry. Thinking about it makes me hungry again.


I was very fortunate to have found a seat at this cafe just before noon. Sitting there working, and watching people come and go. This is a day of a life of a consultant ... consultant's dream. LOL.


West Village
After all my Friday meetings, I made my way down to West Village with a friend and had some yummy late lunch at Buvette. I had the Croque Forestier and it was delicious.


By the way, West Village was beautiful. I wish I chilled there a bit longer.


But as night slowly creeps in from the skylines, I made my way to Lady M for some layered crepe cake before heading to a fancy restaurant for some mutton!


K-Town
Next Stop - Keens Steakhouse (it's actually in K-Town). This place was decorated by a lot of pipes, you can find them everywhere, as soon as you walk into the building.


And for starters, of course I will have some seafood...


And then comes the main course: mutton! It was so tender, apparently a must try on yelp too!


Harlem
Not sure why I went there, but apparently my friends' friends have a house party there. And that entire trip just freaks me out. Literally, as the uber driver was dropping us off, I turned, and I saw a group of big guys standing in front of this apartment front door. Thank goodness it wasn't the apartment I was going to. The party was okay... I guess I was too shock from where I was. Left maybe after a couple of hours too. But before I go, I guess I had to take a picture here - for memory sake. Never again.


K-Town (again)
Leaving Harlem, and heading back to K-Town. Going to one of my favourite restaurants Pocha 23 for some late night Korean food, and watermelon soju! :)


Somewhere in Manhattan
Starting off the next day at Bea for a bottomless brunch, sipping some cava sparkling wine. Life can't be better than this.


Brooklyn

Then make my way to Brooklyn on my four inch high boots. It was dumb of me, but Brooklyn was so pretty! I wish I had spent more time here! But I mean, walking on the Brooklyn Bridge does take a while. Maybe next time I will start off having brunch in Brooklyn.


Instead, I got a nitro cold brew at Brooklyn. Should have stayed for longer if not for the rain.


Chelsea
For dinner, my friends and I headed to Chelsea Market and had some really really good seafood at Cull and Pistol. Found this gem while browsing through instagram. I guess by now you know where I get my food ideas from for my food adventures - social media.


Rockafeller Centre
Starting my day right with a coffee in one hand from Blue Bottle Coffee and Halal Guys in the other. I think my last day in NYC is going to be awesome.


Fifth Avenue
So it was a Sunday, I guess I must go to church. Oh... this is a Catholic Church - never mind then, a picture will be suffice.


And as we walked by the Trump Tower, doing the tourist kind of thing, takes picture.


Upper East Side
Went all the way here so I can get some Laudree macaroons and then chill at Central Park.


Upper West Side
Then went all the way to Levain Bakery for some delicious cookie that was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Just as the bag puts it, a "little piece of cookie heaven".


By Union Square
To end it all off, some cold thin udon with uni and a glass of green tea cocktail at TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie.


Gained so much weight from this trip, but I guess it was worth it. Time to hit the gym again at the hotel. And I'm going to ban myself from steak for a month! Until next time! TTFN!

Living the life of a true consultant now, traveling weekly to Dallas for the foreseeable future. Raking those points, yes, one of my 2017 year resolution (I joke).

Jokes aside, that glamorous life that everyone thinks of consultants is not true. Yes, there are perks from travelling, earning status, going to 'exotic' cities, but that's we don't only go there to see the city; we are there to work. Long hours of working is the norm. When we aren't working, we either go back to the hotel to rest, or bond with the team members onsite. And when it comes to team bonding, what better way to bond, than over food and drinks? First week's highlight: charcuterie tasting and venison with wine. It's like my taste buds went to heaven.


(My apologies if the pictures don't look too great, but trust, the food was delicious!) Never had I had such variety on a charcuterie board or such tender venison.

The second week got overwhelming as more new/old team members came onsite. After a rough morning at the customs due to the Trump immigration ban and the shutdown of the Nexus machines, some Philly steak omelette kick started my day in Dallas, for yet another long day.


Long hours continue, and I was only able to order in to my hotel for the rest of the week in order to rest and eat and work at the same time during some late nights. Beginning with my new favourite from Little Greek Fresh Grill: Steak Skewers that comes with a huge salad, soft naan bread and rice


and some rib eye steak.


Third week came around and I was in charge of lunch! Yeah, I love picking lunch options in an unknown city, because I expect the least of them, but they turn out to be the best. Yummiest lunch ever from The Poke Point; mine was the Ohana Special. It's like rice, sashimi and salad combined. Everything I love dearly, and I mean, what can go wrong when there's sashimi.


Also got some amazing filet mignon back at the hotel. I mean, steak is the only good meal without cheese I can get at the hotel. I wish Texas has more salads.


While I really like travelling, travelling for work has definitely drained me. The only thing that I really enjoy is during the flight back home, when I get to see a sick sunset in the sky.


Back at home this week and I am sick. It could have been the dump of snow that happened over the weekend, or the change in whether from hot to cold in just a 3 hour flight. But I mean, who wouldn't be sick if there was a Fire Weather Watch in one place, and Snow Storm Alert in another?? And yes, I do miss that above 20 degrees weather a lot.


Got to rest up before next week happens following an exiting alt travel with my favourite place in the USA: NYC. Stay tuned!

Last year, I was very fortunate to travel to a few places and to end off 2016, I went to the Turks and Caicos Islands to celebrate a 'white' Christmas with my friends!



Beaches
Known for the white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, I had a great time with my friends exploring TCI and numerous beaches!

Grace Bay Beach
Food
Food were amazing and so were the view! We were super lucky to be able to chill at the Infiniti Restaurant and Bar!

Enjoy fresh conch in the morning with the famous rum punch


Dinner by the Turtle Cove, where we tried this killer drink (LIIT), amazing seafood and delicious desserts.

And to quench the thirst, what's better than coconut water from a real coconut?


Water Activities
And since we are all chilling on the beach anyways, how can we not go for some water activities! Stand-up paddle boat at Sapodilla Bay Beach and snorkeling near a plane wreck!!


Other Activities
We also visited the Iguana Island and fed the iguanas. Two brave souls picked up the iguana, but it was not me!


Found a landmark called "The Hole" - I'm not kidding! IT was really just a hole...


Hiked up the highest point in Providenciales - Sapodilla Hill - to see shipwreck carvings, but I kind of focused on the view when I got up this hill instead.


Discovered fascinating pathways to the beaches.


And decided, Olaf needs a home in Turks and Caicos too, and it's time to let the cold go.


Turks and Caicos Island was a paradise! Now that I'm home I'm missing every moment of this warm and beautiful country. It's been a long time since I've spent the holidays in the Caribbean maybe it's time to keep this a tradition. :)


Happy 2017 Everyone! May the new year brings you more joy, good health and wonderful adventures! :)