I shopped primarily at two places in Zehlendorf, Berlin for my groceries: Edeka and Lieber Asia (Asia Markt). I have always preferred supermarkets to grocery stores. Edeka, at least the bigger outlets, should be known as the former and not the latter. There are at least three Edeka outlets in Zehlendorf, Berlin. The one I … Read more
You probably have heard of horror stories from both AirBnB hosts and guests. I am not here to add a new chapter to the horror collection. Drawing upon a friend of mine’s recent experience with a Airbnb host, I hope to shed light on the proper ways of hosting an accommodation via Airbnb. In the end, I … Read more
When I arrived in Berlin a couple of years ago, it was already past 8 pm. As it was cold and dark, I ordered food via the most popular food delivery service, Lieferando.de. The restaurant where I placed my order was Sushi Yana on Berliner Str. in Zehlendorf. The tofu fried rice tasted okay. It is not generally … Read more
How would you maintain a healthy and classy lifestyle on a tight budget? An old friend of my father — let’s call him Uncle John — has three sons. Before his retirement, he lived a very frugal life, despite having a management position and making a middle/ upper middle-class income. He seldom ate out with … Read more
During my month-long visit to Vancouver, I dined at the same restaurant multiple times. Let me tell you the reasons. 🙂 One evening, I just finished penning a new essay for an American think tank, and so I decided not to do my cooking as usual. I went to this place is called ETEA Cafe, located … Read more