I get a lot of emails from people asking me for ideas on things to do in Port Douglas and trips to take from there. I know the area well, we lived there, and I own a large global travel blog. It's what travel bloggers do, help people with travel plans. So, here are a few ideas on things to do in and around Port Douglas plus some real-life experiences of living in a tropical … [Read more...]
What To Eat in Greece
Greece is maybe an unexpected player in the best food in the world game. Greek food is sometimes under-rated but for me it shines bright as a global cuisine and its rustic perfection comes down to quality produce. What to eat in Greece? Anything Greek, prepared with love from the best ingredients your chef can find. Like other nearby countries boasting a Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Breakfast Around The World
Are you a morning person? I am, so that first coffee and something to eat are very welcome, particularly if I'm sitting overlooking a stunning, deserted Thai beach or a sleepy Central American town just starting to wake up. We've been sampling breakfast around the world on our travels, 50+ countries over 6 years. Here are some global breakfast food highlights and … [Read more...]
Weird Foods Around the World to Try
Weird foods, that we have seen with our own eyes and, in some cases, eaten on our travels. Most of these foods we found in Asia, often in the less touristed local markets but one is from our second home, Romania. Some, the brave or foolhardy members of our family ate. Weird foods from around the world to try, with pictures and interesting facts. My wife usually pulls the … [Read more...]
Traditional Australian Food
What is traditional Australian food? Modern Australia is a young country and a diverse blend of global cultures, histories, and cuisines. Today there are several unique Australian dishes that are hard to find outside Australia, along with local Australian variations on international cuisines. We give you a list of foods widely considered to be Australian, below. For this … [Read more...]
Tzatziki-Cucumber Greek Yogurt Sauce
This post is about tzatziki, a Greek favourite that's now popular all over the world. You can easily buy tzatziki in stores and supermarkets but home made is nicer. We talk about tzatziki, what is tzatziki and variations on tzatziki. Tzatziki contains cucumber and Greek yogurt, but what else? Garlic, of course, this dish has a lot of garlic. Some authentic greek tzatziki … [Read more...]
Food and Travel
I love food and I love travel. Combining the two while learning extra culinary skills as a chef, has been a dream come true. This page is the core of our food and travel blog. We have straight travel content, we have some sports content, but most of our site is dedicated to international food. The best, most delicious, most unusual or most interesting dishes from around the … [Read more...]
Vietnam Travel Tips and Tricks to Help You Love (Not Hate) Vietnam
Vietnam is an amazing country full of beautiful people, stunning scenery and delicious food. Little wonder it is becoming one of the biggest tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Read on for my Vietnam travel tips for both the seasoned traveler, first-timers or 2-week holiday-makers. These tips are freshly minted for 2019 to 2020. Like any destination, it always pays to … [Read more...]
Best Visa For Vietnam. Which to Choose and How to Get a Vietnam Visa
With so many options out there which is the best visa for Vietnam? It's confusing I know, it confused us so we had a good dig into the visas available and the regulations, official, scam, and for profit. Everyone has different needs so I'll go through the options from the free 15-day exemption for those lucky enough to hold the right passport, right up to the 3-month … [Read more...]
