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…

Croatia is a stunningly beautiful country, home to pristine beaches and gorgeous lakes and waterfalls. If you start your Croatian adventure in Zagreb, consider going to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a day trip! There are many tours that will take you there or renting…

My wonderful Airbnb host, who knew that I liked hiking and great views, recommended that I visit Lake Bohinj (boh-HEE-nee), part of Triglav National Park, or Triglavski narodni park.  I invited J along with me, and she was more than enthusiastic to join me. 1.…

I’d say that I have mostly active vacations.  It’s definitely a rare moment for me, though it does happen, where you’d find me in a resort or by the beach.  I’m sure you’ve noticed this by now. The other day, the original plan was to…

Sunrise hike, Lake Bled? Yes, please! Especially if you love natural beauty and are a sucker for crystal clear lakes and lush forests like I am! If you like all of the above, then Slovenia is the place for you. A few years ago, your…

<< 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…

I can’t wait to share everything I experienced in the magical, Mexican city of Oaxaca! In recent years, Oaxaca (pronounced wa-HA-ka) has become an “it” destination and its charming colorful houses are regularly features in travel magazines, social media, and blogs. It’s also experiencing a…

I’m always really excited to visit a place that I know nothing about.  Belfast, Northern Ireland, is one of those places.  When you look up Belfast and tourism, two things are sure to come up: I can confidently say that Titanic Belfast is arguably the BEST…