Travel & Eat

A collection of our trips around the world to enjoy authentic food and more.

Brittany Part 4: The Enchanted Forest of Brocéliande

Do you believe in legends? In Brittany, magic can be real! Welcome to Forêt de Brocéliande 🎬, the legendary forest of Arthurian tales in northwestern France. 🌿 This mystical forest has been a source of wonder since at least 1160, when it appeared in the Chronicles of Lancelot. For nearly a thousand years, it has […]

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Brittany Part 2: Saint-Malo Travel Tips – Sights, Tides & Bites

🌊 Saint-Malo: Where Pirates Once Ruled the Waves On the rugged northwestern coast of France lies Saint-Malo, a small walled city facing the English Channel 🌊—a place better known not for saints, but for pirates. Saint-Malo’s story begins in the 6th century, when Britons fled political turmoil in Britain and crossed the sea to Brittany.

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Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats

World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),

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Lisbon Part 5: Parque das Nações‘ Modern Marvels, Oceanário de Lisboa’s Sea Life and Local Deliciousness  

Today we wake early, stepping into the soft, coastal air of Lisbon as the city lay quiet and half-asleep. Walking through the still lanes of Baixa, a few mists linger around, and the Tagus River shimmers softly in the distance. The peace of the morning fills us with calm, every street corner whispers a new

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Gran Canaria: from Vegueta’s Charm in Las Palmas to an Epic Grilled Food Find

Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, effortlessly charms with its lively yet laid-back island vibe. Unlike the bustling capitals we’re used to, it exudes a serene atmosphere even along the main roads. The cityscape is dotted with bright, light-colored houses, radiating cheerful energy. Palm trees sway everywhere, just as the city’s name suggests (“Las

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