The best travel adventures happen in the unplanned moments and destinations you had no idea were there in the first place. Our last video from Guam is a great example of this. We had time to kill, a vehicle to drive, and a full tank of gas. That's when the fun begins. youtu.be/zfG9ivxKkcE
This week is an experiment. Rather than a walking video, we'll try a driver. The coast along the southern part of Guam are quite lovely. Enjoy 10 minutes in the car with us, palm trees, and rural Guam's rustic charm. youtu.be/6nYL4KdYudw
The CHamoru people have lived on Guam for over 4,000 years. This video explores the turbulent history of the island and it's resilient people. youtu.be/UlubCCoU9jg
A simply morning beach walk. If you are missing the beach, wherever you are, here is a beachy experience without the sand between your toes. youtu.be/eM_3IUTFg88
We enjoyed some of the famous crispy fish tacos at Maui Tacos at the DON DON DONKI Village of Donki food hall in Tamuning, Guam. They were a mess but oh so very good! youtu.be/8vIRsVhkYDQ
The Tinaktak Burger at Little Pika's in Tumon, Guam is soaked in coconut milk, topped with string beans, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, and house sauce on ciabatta. Then there's the SPAM musubi... This is CHamorro fusion. youtu.be/9DysSGtk3Gw
CHamorro barbeque at the Wednesday Night Market in CHamorro Village, Guam — pork belly, ribs, spicy hot dog, red rice, and corn, all cooked over an open grill and dressed in a sauce that isn't like anything from the mainland. youtu.be/tf17Ek4wqcI
Guam sits 3,800 miles southwest of Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific, and it's been part of the United States since the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898. There's a lot to say about this small island in the Pacific. youtu.be/Ob-w6xjhX7g
If you are considering a trip to Vietnam but are apprehensive. This might help. Lisa and I sat down for a chat answering some questions about the best and worst parts of our 5 weeks in Da Nang. youtu.be/MyZMPi-TJww
This is our last destination specific video from Vietnam. It brings to a conclusion our five weeks in a place we never thought we'd every go but which will most definitely draw us back again in the future. youtu.be/3sBdwK8XLs8
Vietnam was incredibly economical for most of the fixed costs of travel. It cost just $17/night to stay at this hotel with a serviced room. Using this as a baseline metric to decide your level of comfort is a helpful tool if you are considering spending any time in Vietnam. youtu.be/Myyba204adk
Ngũ Hành Sơn, the Marble Mountains, sit about 10 kilometers south of Da Nang. We found a complex of pagoda and breathtaking views at it's summit. Visually this place was like nothing I've ever seen in person. The craftsmanship of stonework is beyond words. youtu.be/Dk5VkEyJMSA
A walking video is a low push window into life in a place. No narration, no opinions. This is our final walker from our month in Da Nang, Vietnam. It features a sliver of the miles of beaches along the coast and life on the beach before the tourists throng arrives for the day. youtu.be/La3SWHCOPok
Spicy Roasted Garlic Sea Salt made with Guam boonie peppers, held up by hand showing the Guam Pika Delights label.
702 subscribers for No Destination Necessary. Woohoo! The 700th might have been the woman who sold me this at a coconut festival yesterday. Da Nang wraps up soon. Then you'll find out where we've been. 🧂
Hoi An, Vitenam has a well-earned reputation for its tailor shops. After months of traveling through colder climates we were short on warm weather clothing options. What we found was so much more. youtu.be/FFHtjDXDV10
Tet is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day all wrapped up into one in Vietnamese culture. It's a two week period where the wheels of business basically stop. In this 10-minute uninterrupted walk, we move through the tourist district of Da Nang during the holiday. youtu.be/naOfuedFlJ0
Da Nang has thousands of places to eat. I chose four.
One day, four dishes, one very good decision 🍜 Full video on Tasting Our Way → youtu.be/-tpy3xGeWrQ
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Da Nang during Tết hits different. Empty streets in the day, a fire-breathing dragon at night. First impressions video is live on No Destination Necessary. 🐉🔥 youtu.be/vmvfzg2zWeU
Walking in a place and observing what's around you is a perfect way to get the feel for it. It starts near Phước Mỹ Beach, and heads west along Phạm Văn Đồng. There's navigating traffic, construction, motorbikes, decorations, and everyday street life. No narration. No music. youtu.be/PTKpqf7Mp_s
Dim sum in Hội An, Vietnam 🥟 One of those meals that made us wish we'd planned a full episode. More food from Vietnam on Tasting Our Way → www.youtube.com/@TastingOurWay
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A sweating glass of café sua — Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk — sits on a dark wood table at Mộc Viên in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam. The coffee and condensed milk have partially mixed, creating a rich amber gradient through the ice.
A plate of nem cua bể — crispy fried sea crab spring rolls — served on a bed of fresh green lettuce at Mộc Viên in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam. The wrappers are deeply golden and blistered from frying, with four rolls arranged on a white ceramic plate.
A YouTube thumbnail for Tasting Our Way featuring Chad seated at an outdoor table at Mộc Viên in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam. He is mid-gesture with both hands open, wearing an orange linen shirt, with a wide-eyed expression. In the foreground, the bún nem cua bể meal is spread across the table — a plate of crispy sea crab spring rolls, a plate of vermicelli noodles and fresh greens, and a bowl of broth.
New week, new destination! Dining out in Da Nang(depending on where you went) was almost cheaper than buying the food at a shop and cooking it yourself. This tasty, wholesome meal is a great example of the pragmatism of Vietnamese cooking. Thanks for watching! youtu.be/efVGDFdE2Q4
I wanted to get the last tasting from our time in Nicosia of Evroula, a long-standing local grill known for simple, traditional flavors.
I ordered the “Mix”, a combination of pork souvlaki and sheftalia served in warm pita with fresh veg. Thanks for watching! lnkd.in/g4XmqYst
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, and the last divided capital city in Europe. Rather than focus on what divides Nicosia, we focused on a more historical and cultural tour of this city which dates back to the bronze age. It is very much a city in transition.
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In Nicosia, Cyprus we got the chance to eat at Moondog's Bar & Grill. Normally we try toward local, culturally significant food in our travels. This time? Heck no. I ate a massive burger with a whole sausage on top made to look like Viking horns. It was one tasty burger! lnkd.in/gqiQyrDX
In Nicosia, Cyprus, we sat down at Elysian Kitchen & Bar to share a meal built for variety and depth.
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We started with a local beer, moved into classic Tomatokeftedes, and then let the restaurant’s signature platter for two take center stage.
Weathered blue wooden doors with iron grates on an aging stone building in old town Nicosia, Cyprus.
Large burger topped with a grilled sausage and mustard, served with coleslaw and fries at Moondog’s Bar & Grill.
We're currently in Da Nang, Vietnam, but this week's videos are focusing on Nicosia, Cyprus. There's several food tastings and a travel video on tap starting tomorrow. Hope y'all enjoy the shows.
Antalya, Turkey sits at the edge of the Mediterranean with 2,000 years of history stacked on top of itself. Ancient walls. Roman gates. A harbor that has been receiving ships longer than most countries have existed. We had no idea this place existed until we stood in it.
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Chad and Lisa, the duo behind Fork in the Road Studio, smiling together in a selfie under a palm tree. Lisa wears sunglasses and a white linen shirt. Chad has a salt and pepper beard and wears a tan button-up shirt. A tropical setting is visible in the background.
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