By Matt Long Originally posted to www.landlopers.com Food is always an important aspect of any trip, but sometimes what I find to eat and drink takes on even greater importance. That was the case most recently when I sailed along the Danube from Budapest to Linz, Austria on a river […]
While proudly French, Collioure’s close proximity to Spain has heavily influenced the cuisine of the area, resulting in foods that are diverse and delicious in flavour. Whether you’re after a fresh seafood meal, a hearty winter dish or a cheese-filled snack, the food of Collioure and the surrounding French Pyrenees […]
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents. Separated by a waterway, Istanbul retains both an Asian and a European identity, which is a great bonus for visitors who get to experience two continents in one. […]
Like most Greek holidays, food is at the epicentre of it. In the days leading up to Easter, it’s not an uncommon sight to see households preparing big meals for Easter Sunday and making these delicious traditional Koulourakia cookies. Characterised by its butter base, egg glaze and fluffy, airy texture, […]
One of the best things about travelling and experiencing the world is trying the foods and flavours that other countries are known for. One such cuisine that has made headlines for decades is the Mediterranean diet. Interest in this ‘diet’ began in the 1960s when observations revealed that heart disease […]
When you think of Japanese food, sushi and ramen are the first items that come to mind, right? However, the one thing that visitors to Japan can agree on after visiting the country is that the food is to die for! In fact, I’d even go as far as to […]