Tag: food
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Inside Hyde Park Winter Wonderland: Crazy Rides, Bars & Holiday Magic!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We’re spending the holidays in London and decided to visit the famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. We’d heard mixed things—locals said it was overrated but still worth doing once—so we wanted to see it for ourselves. Walking in, we were immediately struck by the scale.…
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How an Ohio Chip Dip Brand Became Japan’s #2 Convenience Store Chain
Welcome to DinkLife! Today we’re diving into the surprising story of Lawson’s — the hometown convenience store from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, best known locally for its legendary chip dip… and now the second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, with 14,671 locations. To understand how a small Ohio dairy became a Japanese retail giant, we need…
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Exploring Ikspiari: Tokyo Disney’s Ultimate Shopping and Food Spot
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. On this adventure, we visited Ikspiari, the shopping and dining district right outside Tokyo Disney Resort. Think of it as Japan’s version of Downtown Disney but on a whole new level—four floors filled with everything from quirky boutiques and bookstores to American chains like Outback and…
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Exploring Harajuku’s Famous Takeshita Street – Food, Shopping & Crazy Crowds!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We recently spent a lively afternoon exploring Harajuku, specifically the buzzing and colorful Takeshita Street. This iconic Tokyo hotspot is known for its outlandish fashion, kawaii culture, and street snacks galore—and it did not disappoint. The energy was high, even on a weekday, as we navigated…
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Ford’s Garage Review – Epic Comfort Food & Cool Car Vibes in Dearborn, MI
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. This time, we’re in Dearborn, Michigan—just outside the Motor City—checking out one of the most recommended restaurants in the area: Ford’s Garage. Though the place is known far and wide for its burgers, we both decided to try something different. I went with the meatloaf, and…
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Exploring Akihabara: Super Potato, Vending Machine Alley & Tokyo Milk Bar Adventures
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We spent a fun-packed afternoon exploring Akihabara in Tokyo, one of the coolest neighborhoods for gaming fans and quirky experiences. Our first stop was Super Potato, a hidden gem of a retro game store that brought back so many memories. From old-school consoles to rare Japanese…
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Exploring Sensoji Temple and Street Food in Asakusa Tokyo
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we took a trip out to Asakusa to visit the iconic Sensoji Temple. After a short metro ride from Shinjuku, we were amazed at the peaceful, respectful atmosphere on the trains—such a contrast to back home. At Sensoji, we tried the traditional fortune-drawing ritual. I,…
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Jet Lagged in Tokyo: Our First Day Adventures in Shinjuku!
We finally made it to Tokyo after 26 hours without sleep—and let me tell you, we didn’t waste a second of it! Chanda and I couldn’t check into our hotel for three more hours, so we grabbed our second wind and hit the streets of Shinjuku. From the Disney Store decked out for Valentine’s Day…
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Shanghai Disney Town Adventure: Shopping, Eats & Surprises!
We finally made it to Shanghai our last Disney destination! Chanda and I were so thrilled to explore Disney Town, the bustling area just outside Shanghai Disneyland. We had our doubts about making it here, but this magical place was absolutely worth the wait. From the moment we stepped in, we were immersed in the…
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Is Hong Kong Disneyland’s Early Entry Worth It? We Tried It & Here’s What Happened!
Chanda and I were back at Hong Kong Disneyland for day two, and this time, we decided to try Early Entry. After skipping Premier Access on day one (since the park wasn’t busy enough to justify the cost), we wanted to see if Early Entry was a better investment. For 199 Hong Kong dollars (about…
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