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  • Europe Portugal Travels

    A food tour of Funchal, Madeira

    June 13, 2025 Read More
  • Europe Portugal Travels

    What to do in Funchal, Madeira’s capital

    June 4, 2025 Read More
  • Asia South Korea Travels

    Hiking Hallasan and exploring West Jeju’s arts & attractions

    April 18, 2025 Read More
  • Asia South Korea Travels

    Guide to Seogwipo: The getaway to Jeju’s southwest

    April 12, 2025 Read More
  • Asia South Korea Travels

    A day exploring Udo Island on foot

    April 5, 2025 Read More
  • Americas Mexico Travels

    Oaxaca Centro Travel Guide – Part I

    There are times when you just know you’re going to fall in love with a city way before getting there and Oaxaca was definitely the case for me. I had booked a five-week stay…

    August 15, 2022
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    Caldo Verde

    Considered by many as Portugal’s national dish, caldo verde is as simple a soup as can be, and made for those lazy days when all you want is easy comfort. If spring showers have…

    April 10, 2022
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    Outdoor Thrills in Acadia National Park

    One of the most visited national parks in America, Acadia National Park is packed full of exciting activities amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of the North East. An impeccable playground…

    October 24, 2021
  • Americas Travels US

    Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island: The Getaway to Maine’s Greatest Adventures

    Maine’s undeniable beauty is on full display on Mount Desert Island, home of both the town of Bar Harbor and the world-famous Acadia National Park. With easy access to the island’s outdoorsy pursuits and…

    July 25, 2021
  • Bananas Foster Fritters
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    Bananas Foster Fritters

    Fried dough…a universal delight enjoyed the world over at street fairs, beach stands and yes, in the comfort of your home too. I’ve munched on banana fritters from the Caribbean to Asia yet had…

    June 18, 2021
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Bonjour! I'm Sandra, a French Canadian expat in New York's Hudson Valley. International marketeer by day, in my off-time I can be found eating my way around the world or cooking up a storm in my kitchen, camera in hand. Enjoy the visual journey!

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A sample of my Austrian diet 🇦🇹 #hearty - R A sample of my Austrian diet 🇦🇹 #hearty

- Roast pork with sauerkraut & bread dumplings
- Beef goulash stew & bread dumplings
- Carinthian cheese noodles
- Tafelspitz: Prime boiled beef with bone marrow, fried potatoes, creamed spinach & apple-horseradish
- Wiener schnitzel & parsley potatoes
- Fried chicken salad
- Steirer hot dog & käsekrainer (cheese sausage)
- White asparagus hollandaise
- Kardinalschnitte (coffee meringue cake)

#austriancuisine #saveurtravels #eattheworld #comfortfoods
Wörthersee - a scenic lake in the Austrian Alps Wörthersee - a scenic lake in the Austrian Alps

#austria #carinthia #worthersee #klagenfurt #alps #natureescape
Often referred to as the “Austrian Tuscany”, S Often referred to as the “Austrian Tuscany”, South Styria is a bucolic landscape of rolling hills, superb Sauvignon Blanc wines, and culinary delights at traditional wine taverns. Hike sections of the wine trail like I did, walking along the border with Slovenia and making frequent fuel stops to try all the delicacies… 🍷🥾🧀

#südsteiermark #southstyrianwineroad #austria #buschenschank #winehiking
April 2024 || Deep in the Scottish Highlands halfw April 2024 || Deep in the Scottish Highlands halfway through the West Highland Way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥾

#scotland #naturelovers #westhighlandway #glencoe #wild #getoutsideandwalk
Whether celebrating spring or Nowruz (Persian New Whether celebrating spring or Nowruz (Persian New Year), making Fesenjan will be the highlight of your week. This Persian stew of slow-cooked chicken in a walnut and pomegranate sauce is a sweet and sour masterpiece. 

Recipe on the blog.

#fesenjan #persiancuisine #eattheworld #comfortfood
The final show ✨ #northernlights #norway #arct The final show ✨ 

#northernlights #norway #arcticmagic #lookup #auroraborealis #svolvær
Despite having seen the picture a thousand times b Despite having seen the picture a thousand times before, the view over Hamnøy still stopped me in my tracks | #bucketlisttravel 

#lofoten #moskenes #hamnøy #norway #fishingvillage #wintertravel #beautifuldestinations
Winter beach day 🇳🇴 #lofoten #norway #rambe Winter beach day 🇳🇴

#lofoten #norway #rambergstranda #beachinwinter #redcabin
A major export for Lofoten since the Viking era, f A major export for Lofoten since the Viking era, fish is dried on traditional wooden racks in front of the salty ocean air in the winter months (around 4 months), a process called stockfish. 

#norway #lofoten #stockfish #localfood
Between mountains and sea #svinøya #svolvær #l Between mountains and sea 

#svinøya #svolvær #lofoten #norway #fishinglife #wintertravel
Highly local and seasonal cooking means cod and re Highly local and seasonal cooking means cod and reindeer on every menu in Tromsø during winter. Far from boring, we were delighted by the culinary creativity and loved every variation. Scroll for some of my favorite dishes and shoutout to @mathallentromso for the best meal in Tromsø.

1: Cod crudo - @hagefestn
2: Cod, XO sauce, vegetable puree - @hagefestn
3: Cod & artichoke - @mathallentromso
4: Turbot, peas, onions - @mathallentromso
5: Reindeer & quinoa - @mathallentromso
6: Sourmilk & raspberries - @mathallentromso
7: Cod, vin jaune, parsnips, mussels - @fiskekompani 
8: Fish & chips - Dragøy Tromsø
9: Reindeer steak with lingonberries - @bardusbistroandbar
10: Reindeer & beef hotdog - Raketten Bar
Feeding reindeers and learning about Sami culture Feeding reindeers and learning about Sami culture is a top winter experience to have in the Arctic. 🇳🇴 

#norway #tromso #reindeer #tromsoarcticreindeer #samicamp #wintervacation #wanderlust
Mini buttery cakes help get me through winter, lik Mini buttery cakes help get me through winter, like these Earl Grey madeleines with a sweet orange glaze #madeleines #frenchcakes #winterbaking #alwayssnacking #recipe
Tiger’s Nest in Paro, Bhutan | Oct 2024 | #dream Tiger’s Nest in Paro, Bhutan | Oct 2024 | #dreamlist ✅

#bhutan 🇧🇹 #takstang #tigersnest #paro #grateful #monastery #fbf #hikingadventures
Punakha Dzong || 1638 || Palace of Great Happiness Punakha Dzong || 1638 || Palace of Great Happiness 

#bhutan #buddisttemple #punakha #beautifuldestinations
Night in Gwangjang Market, Seoul || Oct 2023 || Mo Night in Gwangjang Market, Seoul || Oct 2023 || More than 5,000 vendors and some of the best Korean cuisine. #seoul #koreanfood #nightmarket #takemeback
Smashed cucumber salad with yogurt, blueberries, p Smashed cucumber salad with yogurt, blueberries, pistachios, and mint || Turkish-inspired cold dinner night 🥒 #heatwaverecipes
Siena II | June 2024 🇮🇹 #tuscany #siena #ci Siena II | June 2024 🇮🇹

#tuscany #siena #cityscape #slowtravel
Siena | June 2024 🇮🇹 #siena #tuscany #italy Siena | June 2024 🇮🇹

#siena #tuscany #italy #medievalcity #piazzadelcampo
When your breakfast pastry is called a “butter d When your breakfast pastry is called a “butter daffodil” 🌼

#lucca #italianpastry #giunchiglia #breakfast #saveurtravels
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