It’s no surprise that Tuscany is one of Italy’s most popular regions, especially for the foodie aficionado. Tuscany is famous not just in Italy, but around the world, for its simplistic way of cooking. The region is well situated with the perfect climate for growing fruit and vegetables and farming (primarily) beef and pork. […]
The art of coffee has a longstanding history, dating back to 800 AD. Legend has it that goat herders noticed the effect the fruit of the coffea plant had on their goats after eating it. It made the goats lively and appear to ‘dance’. A local monk then produced a drink with it […]
Ah, Lyon. Often called the gastronomic capital of France, Lyonnais specialties are regarded of the highest quality across the globe. Not only does it have a strong foodie culture, Lyon is also filled with a charming Old Town, vibrant creative community, spectacular sights and a fascinating history. With so much to see and do, we’ve picked out the highlights for […]
We often think of Europe and summer as two co-existing elements – with hot summer days stretching well into the night, lapping up Vitamin D with ocean swims, and never-ending gelato to cool down. But hang on…what’s not to love about winter time in Europe? Often overlooked, winter time has its own unique set of perks. Popular cities and attractions will […]
While Japan is widely known for being a superb culinary destination, it likely means you’ll have a never-ending list of food to try when you visit! Being Japan’s second largest city affords Osaka (and the wider Kansai region that it’s found in) a wide variety of food that the city prides itself on. There’s a popular saying that Osaka locals will spend […]
While small in size, New Zealand holds its own on the world gastronomy stage. Homegrown meat, carefully crafted dairy and plentiful kaimoana (seafood) are New Zealand’s big producers however the country is lucky enough to go beyond these categories. Planning on exploring New Zealand? Make sure you include these iconic New Zealand foods to wrap your taste buds around! New […]