Greetings friends and readers! Are you ready for a culinary adventure in Madrid? In this post, I explore some of the most incredible gourmet experiences in Madrid. Starting with the world’s oldest restaurant, known for their incredible roasted suckling pig. Next, onto the oldest chocolateria…

I have been quietly singing Scotland’s food’s praises over the last few years, and that praise has extended to Scottish seafood – the absolute glory of fresh seafood. Why Scotland isn’t outwardly more famous for its freshly caught, landed, or dived seafood is beyond me.…

You may not know Yangon as a foodie destination, but boy is it! In 2017, I visited Yangon for 12 hours on my way up to Bagan. Foodwise, in 12 hours, I managed to eat famous Shan noodles, silken tofu on my streets (one of…

For about a month between November and December this year, I spent most of my time in Amman, Jordan.  And I say most, because, well, I took a vacation in the middle, so let’s call it three weeks in Amman.  Before you expect this monster…

Recently, I had the pleasure of trying Pujol’s taco omakase, or taco tasting.  The brain-child of revered Mexican chef, Enrique Olvera, Pujol has consistently ranked in the world’s best 50 restaurants (right now, at #5).  When I was in Oaxaca in April, I visited Olvera’s…

There are tons of things to do in Rarotonga. Rarotonga, or Raro for short, is the main island of the Cook Island and is a great place for a variety of experiences.  There is probably something for everyone!  From snorkeling to scuba diving to jet…

I thought it’d be fun to introduce the Cook Islands through its food and cuisine. After all, this is a food and travel blog! So, welcome to Lannie’s food intro of Rarotonga. 1.Staples of Cook Islands’ Food 1.1 Coconut Let me begin by saying that…

<< Continued from Episode 1, Budapest, the Relaxing Way >> After having the most amazingly, relaxing day, my friend and I had an easy going Sunday with a walk in and around Budapest. We started our walk by the Hungarian Parliament, en route to our…

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to return to Budapest.  Previously, in 2013, I had only visited Budapest for a few days.  When my friend saw on Instagram that I was in Vienna for school, she suggested I visit Budapest if I had the…

Oaxaca is easily one of my favorite places in Mexico. But don’t get me wrong. It’s also great to get out of the city and see the surrounding areas. On my trip to Oaxaca in 2018, my friend and I decided to do a day…