Penang Food Culture: Street Food, Coffee, Instagramable Desserts & More
Penang food (and drink) culture is a reflection of the island's people: a mix of flavors and traditions from around the World. Chinese, Indian, European, and Middle Eastern culinary concepts have blended with local Malay recipes and ingredients. And while
Hoi An Food Tour “Bike & Bites”
An important part of all my travels is local food. I always venture out in search of street food and local specialties. So when I was asked to join a brand new Hoi An food tour, it didn’t take much to
15 Unmissable Experiences In & Around Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An (also known as Fai-Foo or Fai Fo) in the center of Vietnam has become a mainstay of most backpackers' routes through the country. The city's name translates to "peaceful meeting place," a reference to the global merchants that
Your 1-stop guide to visiting Petra, Jordan
The Lost City. The Red Rose City. Wonder of the World. Petra. This city is on many bucket lists. More than 2,000 years ago, taking advantage of unique geological features like a 1.2 km long narrow canyon (the Siq) and rock
The mountains have eyes & ice: Durmitor National Park
This breathtaking national park was formed by glaciers and is traversed by rivers and underground streams. Along the Tara river canyon, which has the deepest gorges in Europe, the dense pine forests are interspersed with clear lakes and harbour a
Kotor & the Kotor Bay in a day
A comprehensive guide for 24 h (or more) in Kotor Bay: How to get there & around, what to see, where to eat, where to sleep.
Exploring Budva, Montenegro
The best way to enjoy Budva, Montenegro, is to find a place in or just outside the old town, spend most of your days outdoors - at the beaches or in the hinterland - and occasionally make use of the
Happy birthday ricci
In early April 2015, I did my first WorkAway in the southern Italian region, Puglia. Discussing food with my host we quickly agreed in our passion for fresh seafood. A few months before, I had seen the BBC show Great
What’s in a name: Italian eateries
Traveling through Italy, you will notice a wealth of words describing places to eat. I was wondering what the difference between osteria and trattoria is, and compiled a list of definitions for Italian eateries. Ristorante Ristorante is the easiest one: it's Italian
5 Ingredients to Bologna Food
What do you know about Bologna food? I've just been to the city and here's what I've discovered. 1. Sauce Bolognese doesn't exist The first thing that comes to mind when connecting Bologna and food is the world's favorite spaghetti sauce: sauce