local food

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the vibrant heart of the Asian country. For some a great starting point for a round trip through South Korea, for others a…

Good food, definitely part of the holiday fun, right?! And that certainly does not have to be a Michelin star restaurant. In Iceland we had great meals at restaurants throughout…

After Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is the second most populous city of Israel. Tel Aviv has a completely different vibe than the country’s capital. Tel Aviv is one of the most…

Imagine a picturesque town characterized by narrow cobblestone alleys and lanes with authentic beige stone houses with pastel colored window shutters and old wooden doors, lots of pink bougainvillea, balconies…

Over the past few years I have taken several amazing cooking classes around the world. Locals in Italy, Thailand and Israel taught me how to make some of my favorite…

Posip, Dingerac and Plavac are three examples of regional wines produced in Komarna and the Peljesac Peninsula at the most southern region of Croatia, Dalmatia. Komarna, squeezed between the Makarska…

Amsterdam is a beautiful, historical city that I would recommend everybody to visit. But honestly, the weather can be a bit of a downside in The Netherlands. Rain, snow, hail,…

Pai is a lovely backpackers’ village in the Northwest of Thailand, 3 hours west of Chiang Mai. This is a practical guide full of tips for first-timers who would like…

Hanoi is an enchanting city that never bores. I just love the vibrant atmosphere, especially the Old Quarter. Streets full of people sitting on those tiny plastic stools, eating street…