When someone says pyramids, most people think Egypt. But, would you ever think Scotland? I’ll have you know that there is in fact a Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands. If I’ve intrigued you, then sit back and let me tell you the story and…

Following one full day and night in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, my friend and I attempted to make our way to the other side of the country to visit Samarkand. It was Nowruz holiday. This is New Year in Persian cultures, including places like Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, to…

In my previous post, I went on an adventure in the Scottish countryside looking for an elusive cave hideout of Rob Roy MacGregor. Rob Roy was a rebel, outlaw, and Jacobite supporter during the early 1700s. With a price on his head for banditry and…

Given that I am currently on lockdown in Scotland (2020), it gives rise to a lot of Scottish adventures and Scottish foods. During one weekend in captivity, my housemate and I went on a proper Scottish adventure – the search for Rob Roy’s Cave on…

(Subtitle: Lannie also does not mess around with breakfast) When I travel, I love to experience a place through its food. Having visited Scotland three times in two years, I cannot truly say that I am an expert in either Scotland or Scottish breakfast. But,…

The last time I swung through Yangon in 2017, I stayed at an inexpensive guesthouse. It served its purpose as a place to keep my luggage during the day and a place for a hot shower before boarding an overnight bus to Bagan. This time,…

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…

Greetings, and happy new year from your friendly, neighborhood travel enthusiast! I am so excited to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Lannie’s Food & Travel blog! A lot has happened in the last two years, and the original reason I started a blog has…

Dhaandhoo is located in the Gaafu Ali atoll, in the southern part of the Maldives.  It is about a 20-30 minute speedboat ride from the Park Hyatt Hadahaa.  I took this trip as one of the excursions Park Hyatt has to offer. As I mentioned in my…

Let’s continue to chase James Bond to the Alps! If you love the combination of movie and travel, especially with James Bond, this post is for you! To visit 007 Elements, cinematic exhibition of James Bond films, you’ll go deep into the Alps. And it’s…