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Sanja Matsuri Festival – feel the Japanese spirit and enjoy food tasting around Asakusa Shrine

Sanja Matsuri Festival – feel the Japanese spirit and enjoy food tasting around Asakusa Shrine

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.

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka - strawberries, mochi and matcha desserts in Kyoto's Best Old Streets

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka - strawberries, mochi and matcha desserts in Kyoto's Best Old Streets

When you think about Kyoto, you probably think about multiple temples, shrines, Nijo castle and the Kyoto imperial Palace. However, that is not all. Apart from the geisha district, Pontocho and Gion there is a few museums and restaurants serving a good Japanese food.

Visit Eathai and feel the exquisite spirit of Thai culture in luxury Central Embassy in Bangkok

Visit Eathai and feel the exquisite spirit of Thai culture in luxury Central Embassy in Bangkok

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?

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

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!

Visit Starbucks in the heart of the historic center of Manila, Intramuros in the Philippines

Visit Starbucks in the heart of the historic center of Manila, Intramuros in the Philippines

What would you say for a good cup of coffee in the Old Town of the Philippines’ capital – Manila? Doesn’t it sound great?

Have a refreshing Thai green tea and a longan soda in Photharam

Have a refreshing Thai green tea and a longan soda in Photharam

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?

Top Tunisian dishes that you can safely try

Top Tunisian dishes that you can safely try

Tunisian food might be both very interesting and also very strange. Many spicy dishes that mainly include harissa paste. A lot of dishes with a very aroma obtained from oriental spices and herbs. And finally, sweetness from dates and dried fruits.

Starbucks Coffee in Antigua Guatemala

Starbucks Coffee in Antigua Guatemala

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!

2 Days & 1 Night Acatenango and Fuego Volcano trekking menu in Guatemala

2 Days & 1 Night Acatenango and Fuego Volcano trekking menu in Guatemala

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!

Enjoy an Easter brunch in Guatemala

Enjoy an Easter brunch in Guatemala

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.

Guatemala city sightseeing with 'Saúl'

Guatemala city sightseeing with 'Saúl'

Plan your Guatemala City sightseeing with Saúl. Start your day with a good cup of coffee served with a traditional Guatemalan breakfast. Then have a delightful lunch, and finally, relax in the shade with a home-brewed carbon black cappuccino.

Elote dulce vs elote asado - boiled vs grilled sweet corn

Elote dulce vs elote asado - boiled vs grilled sweet corn

Corn in any form is obligatory in all Central American countries. And Guatemala cannot exist with it neither. Empanadas, tostadas, elotes, tamales or enchiladas; all of them base on corn and an everyday meal of all Guatemalans.

What is a Guatemalan breakfast AKA Desayuno Chapín

What is a Guatemalan breakfast AKA Desayuno Chapín

Start your day as a real, indigenous Guatemalan guy! Enjoy natural and valuable ingredients and get energy for the rest of the day!

Original Thai food during a jungle trek in Thailand

Original Thai food during a jungle trek in Thailand

Nothing is better than an original Thai food cooked by local tribes. Although they are prepared in a very basic and in a very simple way, they are gorgeous! Actually, these meals are so great, because of that simpleness.

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

Rainforests, jungle, pristine areas, beautiful views, and marvelous unspoiled nature. North and south; west, and east, all these regions offer great places to trek. Discover wild terrains, beautiful plants and get knowledge about local tribes.

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

No matter how experienced you are, the breakfast you have before the trekking should be a really good one. Remember – the goal is to have a lot of energy for climbing in a relatively strenuous region and to be in a good form.

Try an alternative coffee brewing method in Bangkok, Thailand

Try an alternative coffee brewing method in Bangkok, Thailand

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!

MUST try - Pad Thai

MUST try - Pad Thai

Well, I believe Pad-Thai is the most popular Thai dish. Does not matter where you live or you are, if you go to a Thai restaurant or to a Thai-style fast food bar, you will definitively find that dish. Pad-Thai is as commonly served and liked as a regular Thai fried rice is.

Stir-fried seafood in a yellow curry

Stir-fried seafood in a yellow curry

Are you as crazy about seafood as I am? If so, you must try Thai dishes with different types of them. Try Thai meals with squids, with mussels, octopus, prawns and with crabs. Or just pick from the menu any dish that includes a mix of them.

How to make a Thai milk tea - step by step - recipe

How to make a Thai milk tea - step by step - recipe

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.

Omelet on rice with fried crispy basil leaves and minced pork meat

Omelet on rice with fried crispy basil leaves and minced pork meat

Meat, rice, local herbs, and egg. Add to that local spices and flavors and you will get a composition of Western and Thai aromas. Although it is relatively hot, this dish has something intriguing.

Omelet on rice with fried pork and garlic served with chilis in a fish sauce

Omelet on rice with fried pork and garlic served with chilis in a fish sauce

A nice composition of different flavors with a lot of intensive garlic aroma. Fried pork, or chicken if you prefer, served with a plain, sticky rice topped with an egg and some hot chilis in a fish sauce.

Stir fried preserved egg with crispy basil (Kai Yiew Ma Kra Prao Krob)

Stir fried preserved egg with crispy basil (Kai Yiew Ma Kra Prao Krob)

Have you ever heard about a century egg, or a about a thousand-year-old egg? No? Just try it! This way of serving eggs is very popular in Asia. These eggs are common in many traditional Asian dishes, and although the name might not be the most tempting one, it is worth trying.

How to read coffee menu in Montenegro?

How to read coffee menu in Montenegro?

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?

Home-made organic products in Montenegro

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!

Organic Montenegrin cheese

Organic Montenegrin cheese

Goat’s, sheep’s’ or cow’s milk cheese? Which is the best for you? In Montenegro you have a great opportunity to try them in their natural form. Organic, home-made, with no preservatives, no colorants, and no chemicals. While the milk derives from small, local producers, antibiotics and steroids are not commonly used. Thanks to that, you can profit from these cheeses even more.

Traditional Montenegrin breakfast

Traditional Montenegrin breakfast

Start your day in a local way! Have a rich, nutritive breakfast, that not only would satiate you for a long time, but that will also be natural, local and provide your organism good proteins and carbs.

How to make Empanadas? A Dominican recipe

How to make Empanadas? A Dominican recipe

Have you ever heard about empanadas? If you like Mexican cuisine, you probably did. However, Dominican empanadas are slightly different from what you might know from other Spanish-speaking countries.

How to make California sushi roll? Step-by-step recipe

How to make California sushi roll? Step-by-step recipe

Most people love sushi. But sushi is expensive. A good alternative is to make them at home. While preparing nigiri or maki rolls is easy, California rolls are much more difficult. Learn how to do that!

How to make Japanese pizza Okonomiyaki? Recipe

How to make Japanese pizza Okonomiyaki? Recipe

If you think that only Italians have their own pizza, you are wrong. Japan has it too! Yes! It is surprising but it is true. お好み焼き known as okonomiyaki. What is that? How to make it?

Sunday Asian Street food market in Santo Domingo

Sunday Asian Street food market in Santo Domingo

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.

What is 'café dominicano' and where to buy it?

What is 'café dominicano' and where to buy it?

What is so characteristic for that coffee? How is it made? And what are the most significant and important coffee regions in The Dominican Republic? Finally, where to buy the most traditional and the best café dominicano?

Where to eat in the Dominican Republic?

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!

Starbucks Coffee Store – An iconic Siren Café in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Starbucks Coffee Store – An iconic Siren Café in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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!

How to make perfect French pancakes (crêpes) – recipes and tips

How to make perfect French pancakes (crêpes) – recipes and tips

If you have already read our post on pancakes, you are probably curios how to make an ideal homemade French crêpe. It is really easy, and definitively you will not have any problems with doing it.

Sweet and savory pancakes

Sweet and savory pancakes

Pancakes or crêpe. Sweet or savory, with multiple ways of serving it and with a lot of fillings. It is up to you, and up to your imagination how you prepare them. Use this imagination and create your perfect breakfast, or a light evening meal.

TOP 5 Romanian types of cheese

TOP 5 Romanian types of cheese

Soft and hard. Fresh and matured, smoked and natural. Cheese with herbs, spices, nuts, and seeds. Spicy and mild. Salty and sweet. Well, just imagine your favorite one, and you will find it in Romania. The list of cheese is a long one. As mentioned above, with a lot of varieties, tastes and textures, Romanian cheese selection will satisfy all cheese lovers.

Szimpla Sunday Farmers' Market

Szimpla Sunday Farmers' Market

Do you have plans for a Sunday morning in Budapest? If not, why do not you spend a couple of hours on a food market? Try local natural products, enjoy a wonderful cup of a freshly brewed coffee, and taste local specialties. If you prefer to pair it with some stronger drinks, order a shot of a traditional Hungarian fruit spirit – palinka.

Desayuno ‘Tico’ style – a traditional Costa Rican breakfast

Desayuno ‘Tico’ style – a traditional Costa Rican breakfast

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.

Costa Rican coffee - is it good?

Costa Rican coffee - is it good?

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.

TOP 15 Vegetarian and non-meat Turkish foods (Turkish cuisine guide)

TOP 15 Vegetarian and non-meat Turkish foods (Turkish cuisine guide)

Although Turkey loves meat, don’t worry if you are not a big fan of it. Vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grains and finally sweets will guarantee you a tasty stay.

Non-meat and fish meals in Hungary

Non-meat and fish meals in Hungary

Being a Vegetarian in Hungary is not easy. I would even not mention all Vegans that would like to visit this beautiful country. Surely, their life would not be easy. Of course, I mean hear going out to restaurants and enjoying food tasting. Traditional Hungarian dishes usually include some kind of meat. So what is an alternative for you?

Healthy juices not only for Vegans

Healthy juices not only for Vegans

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.

Desayuno Mexicano - What to eat for a traditional Mexican breakfast?

Desayuno Mexicano - What to eat for a traditional Mexican breakfast?

Have you ever heard about Desayuno Mexicano – literally a Mexican breakfast? About a hearty and warm morning meal?

The best Mexican coffee

The best Mexican coffee

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?

Silken, hard or famous Koyasan's shimidofu?

Silken, hard or famous Koyasan's shimidofu?

Being in Japan and not eating the original Japanese tofu would be impossible for me. Without any doubt you can get tofu at yours, but that’s not the same thing. Soft, hard and freeze-dried...

Manouche with labneh accompanied by greens and fresh peppermint leaves

Manouche with labneh accompanied by greens and fresh peppermint leaves

Manouche is a kind of a pizza on a thin base. It is topped with either zaatar or with any kind of Lebanese cheese or with minced meat.

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Dairy - milk products

Maybe not for all, but surely for some of you, this set of posts will be interesting. Giving an ultimate guide to dairy products all over the World, will help you know what would you like to order. Which local cheese is the best, how does it taste and what are its health benefits. But you will find here information not only about cheeses, but also about many more other dairy products and all meals related to them. Kefirs, yogurts, fermented milk products, eggs and many more. With animal proteins, with a lot of calcium and giving you the sensation of fullness, these dishes will be ideal for all vegetarians.


Destinations

Japan - Japaneese food

Japan - Japaneese food

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.

Other food destinations

Other food 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!

Vietnam - Vietnamese food

Vietnam - Vietnamese food

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.

Thailand - Thai food

Thailand - Thai food

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!