ALCOHOL

Visit Destileria Limtuaco in Manila - the oldest existing distillery in the Philippines

Although the Destileria Limtuaco Museum is not very huge, it is worth visiting it. It will definitively give you an insight into the history and into the whole production process of the most famous alcohol beverages in the Philippines.

Home-made organic products in Montenegro

What could be better than natural products? Products, that are cultivated and processed with passion and love. With devotion and heart. Prepared from best ingredients, from precisely selected fruits and plants. Home-made products are amazing!

Healthy and healing organic products from Ostrog Monastery

Visiting churches and monasteries does not only mean practicing religious rituals, praying, and giving donations. Even if you are not religious, it is worth going to some temples and feel this special atmosphere. Unique music, pathetic songs, silence in holy places, mysticism, and this incredible smell of incenses.

What is a 'colmado' in the Dominican Republic?

Colmado, comedor, cafetería. All these words appear on all streets even in the smallest village. So, what does these signs mean? What is inside? If you are curios, read the post!

What is a 'cafetería' in the Dominican Republic?

No, it is not a joke. Do you know what is it? Most of you would say, that it is a place where you can sit, and at least have a cup of coffees. Am I right? Great! But…as quickly as you got excited, you would be disappointed. But why? The answer is very simple...

Where to eat in the Dominican Republic?

Are you hungry? Do you want to try something new? Or maybe you would prefer to go with something well known? Read this post and find an ideal place for you!

What is Mamajuana?

Oddly looking bottles with spices, herbs, and some liquid inside. Some of these bottles are with ornaments, local signs, and glyphs, and some of them just regular, emptied alcohol bottles. What is that? Just spices sold in a bottle like a small ship? Is it only a set of nicely looking plants? No, definitively not. That is Mamajuana!

A traditional Hungarian spirit – the world of pálinka

Have you ever heard about pálinka? Do you know what is that? If you are curious about that traditional Hungarian spirit, then read the post.

Hungarian Unicum Zwack 1790

Have you ever heard about Unicum? Do you know what is it? If you are a liquor amateur, you probably do, but it is highly probable that you do not. So, to make it a little bit less mysterious to you – Unicum is a traditional, Hungarian herbal liquor.

Top Hungarian and Romanian drinks and sweets

Sweets and drinks come at the far end of the meal or are a great light snack during the day. So, it is impossible to be in Hungary or Romania and at least once not to have them. But, what to choose? What is the best? What is the most traditional? Here are some tips for you!

Best strong alcohols in Romania – TOP 3 spirits and liquors

Do you like spirits and liquors? If so, when you visit Romania, do not forget to try at least once this strong and magical Țuică, flavorful Afinata and Vișinată.

MUSA Craft beer tasting in Portugal

Such a pleasure to watch people starting their business, rushing to work, then having a sip of coffee in a cafeteria, and finally coming back home or heading to restaurants or bars. With a glass of wine in hand, some strong alcoholic drinks or beer, cervejarias and pubs were full of people.

Best Mexican beer - TOP brands - list and review

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about Mexico and alcohol, is definitely tequila and all kind of drinks with lime juice. But the selection of alcohols is much wider.

Wine tasting in Château Kefraya

Two Château Kefraya – red 2012 and white 2016, Les Bretèches 2014, Myst 2016 and Comte de M 2010 - perfect blends of grapes' varieties.

Hokkaido's traditional Otaru Beer

When I think about Sapporo, I think about Winter Olympics in 1972. And there is much more to do and see than only a ski jump. One of the towns that are close to Sapporo is Otaru. A nice, little town, with great buildings, some remaining historical architecture and brewery!

Not only restricted to France - Lebanese Beaujolais Nouveau

As time was still good for Lebanese Beaujolais Nouveau, we had a chance to taste jeune wines from Château Musar. Musar Jeune Blanc, Rouge and Rosé are all bottled and labeled in the same way. The label is simple, minimalistic in the design and elegant.

Wine tasting in Château Musar

One white from 2007 and two red wines, in which one of them was a 2005 wine and the second one from 2014.

An inspiring visit to Château Kefraya

Continuing our wine tasting tradition, we went to Château Kefraya. That vinery is in the western part of Bekaa Valley and spreads over 300 hectares of slopes.

Surprised by spiders, cobwebs and dust in Château Musar...

Château Musar is located not far away from Beirut. Just 25 to 30 km north from the capital. The town is also worth visiting as it has a nice atmosphere, medieval look and looks as it could look like hundred of years ago.

Alcohol

Local spirits, liquors, wines from best vineyards and craft beers. Produced from regional plants, naturally flavored and colored, but all relatively strong and with a unique taste. Some might be disgusting for the first time, but usually it is only because of the strange and unknown taste. With every shot, glass or cup, you become more and more convinced by its taste. Especially these products that undergo a long fermentation process and not well distilled might be the most surprising, but if you indulge in the local culture and pair it with local food, you will quickly change your mind. If you still have doubts, select drinks with shots where the alcohol aroma is partially blended by all other flavors. However, do not forget to have them with local dishes and appetizers.

Destinations

Thailand

A lot of fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, wonderful aromas and colors. Rice, noodles and soups dominate Thai cuisine. No matter how they are prepared, Thai dishes are super aromatic, have wonderful sauces and include multiple oriental notes. Apart form that, fresh lime, lemongrass, coriander and chilis nicely tune rice based dishes. Indulge yourself in this fairy of tastes and smells!

Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is distinguished by its freshness and the way it is served. Plenty of fresh vegetables, slightly cooked meat and a lot of herbs create a colourful meal full of harmony and flavor. Lemongrass, ginger, onion, garlic, lime, Thai basil are only some of the most common ingredients. Then, the five elements theory is still vivid. Five tastes, five nutrient types, five colours and five sense stimulants – all of them should be in every single meal.

Oman

Lebanon

Lebanese cuisine is refreshing, full of vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood. These are accompanied by starches and whole grains, what makes that cuisine healthy and colourful. Lemon juice, garlic, parsley and other herbs add a lot of aroma and flavor.

Other destinations

So different but so good. Depending on the region you get something else. Something else is liked and disliked. Something else is, and is not popular. Something else is better and worst to eat and drink. The most important think is to follow one's instincts, observe local people and enjoy as much as possible. So, let's start our journey!

Japan

Japanese traditional cuisine bases on rice and miso soup. Apart from that, noodles as udon or soba are also popular and often eaten cold or hot with seaweeds or seasonal ingredients. Fish and seafood are served grilled, raw or in a famous tempura. All kind of sushi and sashimi is highly available in all stores, fresh, cooled and full of flavor. Even seasoned rice wrapped in seaweeds – onigiri, tastes different.