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The Best of Turkish Food

October 14, 2015 by guest post Leave a Comment

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Turkish food Turkey is a world renowned foodie haven with a unique fusion of eastern and western influences. Here are some of the best dishes that you won’t want to miss. Baklava No culinary tour of Turkey would be complete without indulging in this famous sweet treat. Thin layers of filo pastry are filled with chopped […]

Filed Under: #foodtourism, #worldfoodtourism, food, Turkey Tagged With: baklava, kebab, lokum, manti, menemen, turkey

A Simple Guide for Pairing Food With Wine

September 28, 2015 by guest post Leave a Comment

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Pairing food with wine Pairing food with the perfect wine doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s simple and should always be fun. Don’t take it too seriously and always choose what works for you, even if it’s not the expert’s choice. We’ve put together this simple guide to get you started. Chicken Chicken is a versatile staple which […]

Filed Under: food, Guest post, recipe, wine Tagged With: food, pairing wine with food, wine, wine pairing

Top Ten Indian Street Foods

August 18, 2015 by guest post Leave a Comment

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India is home to a wide variety of aromatic foods that are known throughout the world for being some of the most delicious. Whether you’re visiting India on business, to explore its rich history, or specifically for its delicious foods, the huge range of dishes available will have foodies rubbing their hands with glee, but for the […]

Filed Under: #foodtourism, #worldfoodtourism, food, India Tagged With: akki rott, chole bhature, dabeli, food, idli sambhar, india, kachori, litti chokha, paho jalebi, panipuri, vada pao

Best Restaurants to Eat in Venice

July 31, 2015 by guest post 16 Comments

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Venice is a popular city in Italy that is known for their numerous attractions such as the Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, Murano, and a whole lot more. But as a hub for fine dining, this capital is known for its amazing restaurants. Whether you are looking for authentic and delicious Italian dishes, […]

Filed Under: #foodtourism, Europe, food, Venice Tagged With: europe, restaurants, venice, where to eat

Honest Food Tales – Farmhouse Kitchen

August 22, 2014 by guest post 17 Comments

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Alaska, truly the last frontier. Somehow Alaska had never entered my “places I have to visit” category. It just seemed so far away…from everything. But a wedding invitation from someone dear to our hearts made it a reality. We were going to Alaska! I really didn’t know what to expect other than vast wilderness, whales, […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, food, United States, US, USA Tagged With: Alaska, Farmhouse Kitchen blog, USA

Honest Food Tales – Serena Puosi – CROSTINI TOSCANI – PAPPA AL POMODORO

July 18, 2014 by guest post 20 Comments

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Discover Tuscany through food I love travel and three free days in a row mean a short escape from reality. I like to get in touch with cultures that are completely different from my own, meet local people and try new foods. Experimenting is part of the journey and I have no resistance when it […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, food, Italy, recipe, recipes Tagged With: food, honest food tales, Italian recipe, italy, recipe, recipes, Soups and Salads, Starters and Mains

Honest Food Tales – Slow Vegan Travel

June 20, 2014 by guest post 4 Comments

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A Minimal Raw Food Experience At Giva in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is a very popular destination for people who live and breathe healthy living, yoga, meditation and healthy food too. We soon perceived it after walking around the city and noticing that there were so many healthy food restaurants, cafes, stalls for smoothies prepared on […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, Asia, food Tagged With: angloitalian follow us, chiang mai, food, honest food tales, thailand

How To Cope With Travel Jitters

June 2, 2014 by guest post 2 Comments

This is a sponsored post, although the views in this post are not our own, we feel strongly about #5 and #8. 1. Select a destination that’s easy for you. Though it’s tempting to choose the most off-the-beaten-path journey you can find, try to stick to relatively laid-back spots if you suffer from pre-travel nerves. […]

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