EAT IN ASIA / DRINKS
Have you ever heard about a changing color tea? Surprised? From intensively blue turned into a vivid, beetroot purple? One magical ingredient that you know very well will do the trick! Curious? Read the post!
One of the best things to do in Bangkok is to visit ICONSIAM, that is much more than just a big shopping mall. ICONSIAM is an outstanding venue that encompasses many areas of life, starting from fashion, through leisure, art and culture.
Staying in Japan might be quite expensive especially if you are visiting main cities during the weekend or during festivals. If so, prices can be even trice as they are during the workweek. But, do not worry. If you are planning your trip to big cities, you would have an option to overnight in manga kissa.
Sanja Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals in Japan. It is one of so called ‘Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo’ (including Sanno Festival and Kanda Festival). It takes place in May during the first three weekends. And that is a great moment for trying Japanese food.
YEBISU Brewery Tokyo provides a unique YEBISU experience at the brand’s birthplace. Here visitors delight in new beers and new ways to enjoy them.
With these easy steps giving you a comprehensive guide to preparing Japanese matcha tea, you will be able to celebrate these unique moments in every place. You will also learn how to replace all traditional utensils without additional costs.
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony (sadō/chadō (茶道, 'The Way of Tea')) and learn what you would need to prepare a traditional Japanese matcha tea. That is one of these experiences that you cannot skip during your stay in Japan is a tea ceremony.
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.
Wouldn’t you like at least once feel this unique atmosphere of luxury, elegance, and beauty? And wouldn’t you like to be able to feel the real Thai spirit and eat delicious, meticulously prepared Thai food?
Are you spending your Christmas time in Asia, and you would like to feel this unique and magical atmosphere there too? No worries, while visiting Philippines, you will definitively have multiple possibilities of experiencing it!
What would you say for a good cup of coffee in the Old Town of the Philippines’ capital – Manila? Doesn’t it sound great?
What would say for a refreshing and nutritive drink that would really quench your thirst during a super-hot day in Thailand? For a hydrating and an energetic drink that is natural and simple?
While many things might be skipped during your stay in Oman, one of the things that should not be excluded from your itinerary and from your plans are relaxing and slow moments spent with local people.
Coffee, coffee, coffee! Yes! Always and everywhere! That is true, but what could be better than to be in a magical location, where you can relax, be surrounded by unique decorations and chill down. In a place where you can feel comfortable, treated with respect and all honors. GO to a Starbucks in a UNESCO town of Antigua!
Excited? Sure, you are. Who would not be? Climbing an active volcano and observing its fumes is something you have to experience. Apart from that, observing lava and fire from the very near distance is exceptional!
Easter time in Guatemala is something really unique. That is an unforgettable experience that will stay in your memory for many years. Local customs, local celebrations, wonderful food and perfect weather. Add to that lovely people, a special atmosphere, some spirituality, traditionality and modernity.
If only you are coffee addicted and want to try something new, that is what you should try. Cafeterias with alternative coffee brewing methods are not so popular in Thailand. So, if you have a chance to get it, try it!
Guess what is on the picture! Is it a milk carrot shake? Or is it an orange milky juice? Or is it a regular milk with a colorful syrup? Or maybe is it a tea? In this post we will solve the mystery and reveal the recipe for making it at home.
You might think you know everything about coffee, coffee types, serving ways and methods. Even if that is true, the naming convention in other countries might mislead you. And in Montenegro, apart from a traditional espresso, cappuccino or latte, there are other coffees too. So, what are they?
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!
If you are on Sunday in Santo Domingo, you cannot miss it! Located not far from the city center – Old Town, this unique market is a great experience. Although it is not a very big one, this market is worth visiting.
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!
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...
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!
While the airport in Santo Domingo definitively is not the biggest one, it is quite well equipped, has ATM’s some snack bars, restaurants, and cafeterias. And, surprisingly, despite its relatively small size, it has Starbucks Coffee! Yes!
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!
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.
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!
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.
Costa Rica with its wonderful climate is a good place for all fruit lovers. With a lot of sun, abundant rains and different landscapes across the country, this small country offers a great number of wonderful fruits.
Colorful, in different shapes and sizes. Green, orange, yellow, red, violet and white – all these exotic fruits are beautiful, intriguing and full of health benefits. Although, strange in taste at the beginning, after a couple of times, you will like them more and more.
There is nothing better to start your day than a good cup of coffee and a rich and healthy breakfast. - choose a traditional Costa Rican ‘Tico’ style breakfast.
Coffee is one of the most liked drinks around the world. Not only gives it pleasure, but also unifies people. Drinking coffee is a way of spending time, celebrating the brewing process and tasting roasted beans’ aromas.
Quick, tasty, regional, and offering a wide choice. And Turkey is full of that. Burgers, kebabs, fruits and vegetables, juices, sweets or nuts. Actually, whatever you want, you can find.
Do you want to feel as a native Turkish guy? Or enjoy the pleasure of sipping a traditional Turkish coffee? Or maybe you just need an extra energy and power you up for the whole day? No matter what the reason is, Turkish coffee is a must!
Do you believe in a magical power of herbs and flowers? In their possibility of giving you extra strength, energy or tranquility? That they can help you loose weight or relax? If so, you probably have already tried multiple herbal teas and infusions.
Nothing is more warming during a cold winter day than a glass of a mulled wine or, if you are in Turkey, a cup of Sahlep.
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.
Different countries, different cultures, but they still have some common habits and customs. Since ages eating and drinking have been playing a significant role in an everyday life. Some nations celebrate tea ceremonies, as it is in Japan, other prefer coffee to tea.
Freshly squeezed oranges, ripe pineapples, papayas, mangoes and limes - all of them naturally sweet, colorful and full of taste. Add to that list nopal, celery, beetroot or carrot and you will get all you need to make healthy drinks.
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.
Nothing is better than a cup of coffee to start an active day. Coffee with milk or black coffee. Coffee with sugar or without – up to you. And how is it in Mexico?
Two Château Kefraya – red 2012 and white 2016, Les Bretèches 2014, Myst 2016 and Comte de M 2010 - perfect blends of grapes' varieties.
Coffee is coffee. Has to be strong. Well, strong enough to make you awoken and let you be in full form after a long night. But what is so special about Vietnamese coffee? Why can you be addicted to it immediately?
Want to have a cup of coffee as in Vietnam? Enjoy the strength of the coffee, its aroma and of course its special texture, all combined with a dash of sweetness make a wonderful drink.
Walking around streets of Yokohama and spending some time at the Tokyo Bay was a nice relax and let us experience a local life. That was also the first time we saw so many vending machines in one place.
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!
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.
One white from 2007 and two red wines, in which one of them was a 2005 wine and the second one from 2014.
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.
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.
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, yerba mate or some infusions? Fruit teas, herbal based healing teas, rewarming drinks with spices, honey and ginger. Cold and hot coffees with milk, regular espressos, foamy cappuccinos, milky lattes and beautiful frozen coffees. Apart from that freshly squeezed juices, shakes, sodas, sparkling waters, fruit based lemonades and a super refreshing young coconut water. On the other hand, original alcohols. Locally produced spirits, wines from the best vineyards, sweet or sour liquors or craft beers. Thirst quenching, steaming up and giving a lot of pleasure.
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!
Traveling in Turkey is a culinary adventure. A wonderful number of great meat and vegetable dishes awaits you at every corner. Starting with simplest kebabs and pidas through more sophisticated casseroles and ending on unique clay kebabs, this journey is a feast for all your senses. Aromatic herbs, well grilled lamb and beef meats, fresh vegetables and brilliant mezzes cannot disappoint the fussiest tastes.
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.
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.
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.
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!