1:30 pm: Hit up the Steam Whistle Brewery for some real Canadian ale Truth? We tried to go to the Toronto aquarium and the line was insane so when we saw a brewery across the street we thought, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere and we headed straight for the Stream Whistle Brewery. Upon entering…
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The land of poutine: 6 things to eat in Toronto, Canada
We spent a few days in Toronto last summer, and I must say – Canada is great ey! We had a bit more than 36 hours in Toronto, and in less than 2 days we managed to eat from 7 corners of the world – here are the top six things I would recommend you eat if you find yourself in Toronto, Canada.
Hotel Review: Prestonfield House in Edinburgh, Scotland
So I’m upping my blog game and have decided that since we stay in so many quirky and awesome hotels (and AirBnB’s) while traveling around the world, it’s time to start dedicating some reviews to them. So here’s my first hotel review of the Prestonfield House in Edinburgh, Scotland where my fiancé and I stayed…
Eating it up in Portland with Maine Foodie Tours
This summer we spent several days in Portland, Maine to indulge in some of the beautifully fresh fish, lobster* and other delicacies that this region of the Northeastern United States has to offer. Now first of all, let me start by saying that if you haven’t been to New England, you really need to visit….
Learning to cook traditional Tuscan food with a real Italian mamma
For my 30th birthday I was whisked away to Tuscany by my fiancee for a four day Italian adventure which included a full-on, traditional Italian cooking class on the Sunday. We spent our first full day in the area exploring the Tuscan countryside around Chianti, and in the evening I was delighted to find out…
My favourite sweet & savoury baked Parisian delights
The chocolate eclair has a crunchy exterior which gives way to a molten lava like cream centre inviting you to almost gasp at what oozes out in front of you. You should devour the sweet pastry as if it were your last, and promise yourself that this is only the beginning of many romantic rendezvouses with this particular patisserie.
Cooking up a Balinese food storm in Sanur
Last summer we decided it would be fun to try a cooking class while holidaying in Bali and we found Caraway Cooking Class on TripAdvisor and quickly decided it was exactly what we were looking for. My boyfriend, mom and I were picked up at 4 pm by the owner of the school, the lovely…
The 6 best menu picks at Cafe Central in Paris
Cafe Central is a French bistro located on Rue Cler in the 7th arrondissement in the center of Paris. Right next to the Eiffel Tower, this is a pedestrian street lined with beautiful shops, cafes and grocers, with focus on the best products a foodie could wish for. From one of the best cheese mongers…
The best Xiao Long Bao (soup filled dumplings) in Jakarta
It can be argued that there is no such thing as the best Xiao Long Bao in Jakarta, and it is indeed true that when looking for a favorite variant of the Chinese delicacy, Indonesia’s capital is at no loss for great places to choose from. However, I write this post with the pure conviction…
