Posts Tagged ‘Food and Drink’

7 Biggest Surprises in Mexico City

I made the decision to move to Mexico City without ever having visited. The huge, chaotic city has unexpectedly become one of my favorite places in the world, but it was a definite adjustment. Aside from the typical culture shock, there were a few elements of Mexico’s biggest city that I definitely hadn’t anticipated, or imagined.

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7 Tropical Resorts That Are Wowing Foodies

I don’t know what’s more annoying at tropical resorts – the daily poolside Macarena line dance lessons or the tired buffets filled with overcooked meat and lifeless produce. For years, us foodies have accepted both in an effort to spend a week in paradise.

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Top 7 Foods to Try in Israel

When you mention “Israeli food” to most Israelis, you’ll probably receive a long explanation that there is NO such thing as Israeli food. Due to the large number of immigrants, Israel is a cultural melting pot similar to the USA.

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7 Ways a Menu Can Tell You if the Restaurant Is a Tourist Trap

In a previous post, I offered seven tips on how to eat where the locals eat. While that post is an excellent guide to point you in the right direction to a local trattoria that hasn’t been spoiled by an onslaught of tourists, it did not provide the final determining factor on how you can decide if the restaurant is a tourist trap.

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5 Mouthwatering Foods You Must Try in Austria

Not only do I seize the chance to have a yummy lunch or snack every time I’m visiting Austria’s beautiful sceneries, stunning plazas and fairytale castles, but while I’m home, I’ve always tried to cook certain Austrian specialties that left me speechless.

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