the Travel Enthusiast
- 23 Aprlizzy_a in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Street food in Nicaragua
vigoron, photo by Nicaraguan Food/wikipedia
One of the pleasures of visiting a foreign country is the food: new and exciting aromas, ingredients that you’ve never even heard of, or maybe strange combinations that you wouldn’t have thought appetizing. A new cuisine is always part of the experience of traveling, and it can tell you just as much about a culture as a visit to a museum.
The beauty and richness of Nicaragua is definitely reflected in its dishes, and one thing that no tourist should miss on a trip to this country is the street food. So for the sake of your taste-buds, here’s a short guide to street food in Nicaragua. …
- 19 Apr
Travel destinations for coffee addicts
Traveling often entails lots of sleepless hours waiting for trains or buses, uncomfortable naps in airports and the occasional z’s one some hurdling means of transport… in these conditions, it’s surprising that not all travelers are addicted to caffeine during their trips.And if you’re a coffee addict in day to day life too, your craving for a hot cuppa are probably even worse when you’re traveling. So here’s an idea for coffee addicts: travel to a place where there’s plenty of good coffee (Startbucks or other cafe chains don’t count). Here are some of the best travel destinations for coffee addicts. …
- 18 Apr
Easter dishes from around the world
Pashka, photo by Mitrius
About a third of the world’s population will celebrate Easter next Sunday, and while many of the basic Easter rituals are similar wherever you are on the planet, important details such as the traditional Easter meal are not. Easter breakfasts and sometimes dinners are special, just like other holiday meals, and they are the perfect occasion for many families to dig out old and trusted recipes passed down from generation to generation.
So for all the gourmets who are planning on traveling this Easter, here are some interesting Easter dishes from around the world that you can try on your trip, or maybe cook on your own! …
- 13 Aprtomtum in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Where to eat the best hot dogs in the US
Hot dogs are not exactly the height of cuisine, but unless you are a vegetarian, you’ve probably experienced at some point in your lifetime the craving for hotdogs. Fast food is not only useful when you are in a hurry and don’t have time for a proper meal – sometimes you just can’t help wanting to snack on something delicious and not quite healthy.Hotdogs are just as widespread in the US as hamburgers, and there are as many varieties of hotdogs as places. So for the discerning hotdog fan, here are some tips on where to eat the best hot dogs in the US. …
- 28 Mar
Camping tips for campfire cooking
So you’ve decided to go camping. You’ve packed your hiking boots, some good maps of hiking trails, a collection of ghost stories to tell around the campfire, and a big bag of marshmallows. But what about your meals? Sandwiches will keep you going for a day or two, but once you get tired of bread slices with something between them and the occasional snacks, what are you going to do?Well, that campfire is good for more than telling stories and making marshmallows. Here are some camping tips for campfire cooking and have a great outdoor adventure! …
- 25 Marevike14 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Where to eat the best gumbo in New Orleans
New Orleans
Southern cuisine is one of the most recognizable regional cuisines in the US, and also the most complex and refined one, according to many (but mostly locals from Louisiana and beyond). The objective truth is that Southerners have good reason to be proud of their cuisine.
The French, Cajun and Spanish influences have brought some exciting flavors into the food of the South, especially in the coastal states where there is plenty of seafood. Flamboyant New Orleans is the place to be if you’re craving some southern dishes, like gumbo, for example, that delicious Louisianan seafood stew. Here’s a list of places where you can eat the best gumbo in New Orleans. …
- 22 Marlizzy_a in Food Experiences | 2 COMMENTS
A short guide to Hungarian cuisine
photo by gran
Every country in Eastern and Central Europe has some special about its cuisine, and although sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint where a particular dish came from, there are a few foods that are emblematic of their countries. Hungary might be a small country, but its cultural heritage, as well as its cuisine, are not to be neglected.
Nowadays, you can find traditional Hungarian restaurants and bakeries in most big cities, so here’s a short guide to Hungarian cuisine so that you’ll know what to order if you decide to try it out. …
- 19 Mar
10 drinks named after travel destinations
photo by Kimba Howard
Next time you’re in a bar, drinking an exotically named cocktail, ask your bartender about its history. Although it might seem like some drinks have fancy names just for the sake of sales, many of them go way back, and were created by people in distant places.
Actually, taking a look at a drink menu could give you some ideas about your next travel destination. And in any case, drinking a famous cocktail at the bar or hotel were it was prepared for the first time makes for some interesting travel stories! So here are 10 drinks named after travel destinations. …
- 17 Markachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The best street food in Delhi, India
photo by Deivis
Indian food is so widely known and loved throughout the world nowadays, that it is useful to sing its praises anymore. If your palate if fine with strong flavors and incredible spiciness, the Indian cuisine can delight your taste buds for weeks and months, and you still won’t be able to try all of it.
India is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, and its cuisine is very much a reflection of its culture. But in Delhi, most of India’s different cuisines can be found in the most surprising place: the street. So here’s a guide to the best street food in Delhi. …
- 10 Markachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The best donuts in the US
Donuts are the perfect desert for any moment of the day. You can have them for breakfast, as an afternoon treat, midnight snack, anything! You can take them with you on the road, nibble on them on your way to work, or enjoy them in front of the TV. Perhaps they are not quite as popular a national desert as pie is, but donuts are definitely somewhere at the top of the list.And there are as many types donuts as places that sell them, and it can be really difficult to guess where you can get the best, unless you’ve tasted them. So to make it easier for you, here are the best donuts in the US, so make sure to taste them when you visit these places! …
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.