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Brittany Travel Guide: 6-Day Itinerary with Hotel, Transit & Food Tips (Part 1)

Leave a Comment / December 31, 2025 / Brittany, Fish, French Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

In France, Brittany (Bretagne) is still something of a hidden gem. Compared with the sun-drenched South of France, Brittany feels quieter – a place where time feels generous, the coast can be dramatic, and the locals – as they aren’t constantly overwhelmed by mass tourism – are noticeably friendly and curious—often smiling, nodding to travelers. […]

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Shangri-La Day 4: From a Heavenly Ride Around Napahai Lake to a Tibetan Celebration by Firelight

9 Comments / November 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Shangri-La, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

On the fourth day of our Shangri-La trip, we set out on a ride we’d been eagerly awaiting: circling the breathtaking Napahai Lake. Napahai: The Mountain’s Mirror Napahai is a seasonal alpine lake and a protected nature reserve in Yunnan. Just a stone’s throw from the Dukezong Ancient Town, Napa Lake is stunning even on

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Shangri-La Day 3: A Journey to Paradise at Pudacuo National Park

12 Comments / November 5, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”

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Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold

16 Comments / October 8, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

We arrived in the morning. The moment we stepped off the plane in Shangri-La—at 3,300 meters above sea level—the air felt thinner and crisper. The number is one thing; the slight dizziness in our heads is another. So, our first order of business was to settle in, take it easy. We checked into our hotel,

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Madrid Part 3 – Royal Palace, Basque Flavors & Flamenco Night

18 Comments / August 13, 2025 / Fish, Madrid, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spanish Food, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

When it comes to grandeur, few places rival the – ROYAL PALACE OF MADRID (PALACIO REAL DE MADRID). Built in the 18th century under the orders of King Philip V, this opulent palace is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area, boasting a staggering 3,418 rooms. From priceless masterpieces by Goya to the breathtaking frescoes of the Throne Room and

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Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot

49 Comments / July 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his

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

14 Comments / June 4, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Duck, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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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Chengdu Part 2: Spirituality, Scenery and Sichuan Flavors in the UNESCO Treasures of Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan

12 Comments / April 16, 2025 / Chengdu, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rabbit, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

Chengdu and its surrounding metropolitan area are known as a significant religious and spiritual hub, attracting both pilgrims and tourists with its numerous temples, monasteries, and historic sites. Today, we’re diving into the next three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region (last time, we introduced you to the panda resorts in Chengdu). This time

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Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips

5 Comments / April 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dumplings, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Rabbit, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’ve been following our posts, you’ve probably noticed our deep passion for Chinese cuisine. And if there’s one region that keeps popping up, it’s Sichuan. Home to one of China’s most famous culinary traditions—one of the country’s eight great cuisines—Sichuan is renowned for its bold, fiery flavors, its generous use of chili peppers and

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Dinant, Belgium Part 2: From Stone to Spoon – A Journey Through Caves, Castles & Cuisine

7 Comments / March 12, 2025 / Beef, Belgian Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dinant, Mild and Soothing, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish)

We wake up in Dinant to a veil of mist rising from the river, swirling like smoke and casting an ethereal dusk over the Meuse River. In the background, the towering Rocher Bayard stands, its silhouette softened by the morning haze. As the fog begins to lift, the first strokes of blue sky paint the

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