One of the best things to do during a trip is to take a cooking class. Really, it not only adds to the unique experience but also helps you to better appreciate the culture and knowledge of the country you…
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and was the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom (1296-1768) before being absorbed into the Kingdom of Siam in 1774. There are so many reasons why you should visit Chiang Mai,…
When we arrived in the Hotel Indigo on the Wireless Road in Bangkok, I was gasping with awe. While Bangkok hotels are generally luxurious and modern, this IHG hotel stands out as the epitome of combining luxury and modernity. Hotel…
As a follow up to my Daikon no Nimono 大根の煮物 recipe, this is an extremely popular Kyoto dish called Furofuki Daikon ふろふき大根. There are many variations of course, and the difference lies in the miso sauce. One comment about daikons:…
Daikon no Nimono 大根の煮物 is an extremely simple dish that is a regular, traditional accompaniment in Japanese meals. Daikons 大根 are very nutritious. The taste takes a bit of getting used to for non-East Asians but once you eat it a…
I took part in the Arenberg Festival that is taking place in the region of Leuven, Belgium. The Arenberg nobility came from a small village named after a hill in the German Eiffel region. In 1547, Jan of Ligne inherited…
I have recently discovered what the internet has claimed to be the “true cinnamon”. The hype worried me a bit, especially when the claims about the benefits of “true cinnamon” are often exaggerated and mixed with a considerable amount of…
Porto is the second largest city of Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Renowned for its port wine, Porto is charming, flavoursome, and relaxed. Wandering around the city, you will feel instantly at home, and all the…
For my birthday, my husband treated me to his absolute favourite restaurant in the world – Tapabento. We are both foodies and he is a picky eater, so for him to declare somewhere to be his favourite, it must be…
This was my first time to Porto and stayed at the InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas hotel. It was a birthday gift from my amazing husband! Located right in front of the Liberdade Square and behind the São Bento…
