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…

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…

You all know how much I love my food tours. My first trip to Scotland was no different. Immediately after I arrived to Scotland, I knew I had to take an Edinburgh food tour. Because really, what do I know about Scottish food? Haggis? Whisky?…

There are some phenomenal restaurants on the Isle of Skye.  For example, Michelin-starred Lochbay Restaurant is supposed to be wonderful, as is the Kinloch Lodge, located on the Southeast side of Skye.  I didn’t get a chance to eat at either of those restaurants.  But…

Jerusalem Syndrome is a real thing . Many visitors to Jerusalem experience a sudden religious fervor, following a visit to the Holy City. Jerusalem Syndrome is infact a type of psychosis.  Although I was only in Jerusalem for two days and two nights, I came…

I had about 36 hours in Jerusalem, with the first 18 or so hours during the Sabbath (the Jewish day of prayer).  So my options for activities and food were limited, to say the least.  But, following on advice from The Points Guy, and I…