Before heading to Cuba, I researched the cuisine a little, trying to pin down what typical foods to expect and what to try; to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I was given the impression from most guidebooks and blog posts that I would be disappointed, as the food tends to be fairly bland. And the […]
Malta offers so much in the way of things to do and see, it left me in awe when I visited last month (read my post Malta left me in awe) . The best advice I can give you is to book a flight and just go there, but of course I will share more from […]
Travelling in Malaysia during Ramadan, in predominantly Muslim areas, can be frustrating if you are not prepared. However it can also be an interesting and rewarding cultural experience. Ketupat palas (sticky rice parcels wrapped in palm leaves) Last year I spent both Ramadan and Hari Raya, which succeeds the month of fasting, in Malaysia. Ramadan […]
I have to confess to wondering what else Copenhagen is famous for, other than being the home to Hans Christian Andersen and Carlsberg. During a few days touring the city I was surprised to find that Nordic cuisine has become far superior to the bland foods that I have had elsewhere in the region. Why? […]
When I’m travelling longer term, particularly away from Europe, I often start to crave things that are difficult to get hold of where I am. Like fresh salad, decent chocolate or, most of all… cheese! Spending a few days in Amsterdam had me craving cheese even more than normal; every time we wandered past one […]
“Do you celebrate Pancake day in the Netherlands?”, I asked the waitress at breakfast this morning. She didn’t seem to know immediately, that it was indeed Pannenkoeken dag (Dutch for Pancake day). But I guess working in “The Pancake Bakery” makes every day Pancake day in Amsterdam! Also referred to as Shrove Tuesday (mainly in English-speaking […]