Hospitality in Iran: The Longest Night Dinner in Shahr-e Kord, Iran

Hospitality in Iran is second to none. Which means it’s first. Iranians are by far and away the most welcoming and friendly nationality I have ever met. On every corner of every street in the cities of Iran you will be greeted with warm, genuine welcoming smiles. “Welcome to Iran” 100 people will say to Read more about Hospitality in Iran: The Longest Night Dinner in Shahr-e Kord, Iran[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Lunch in Paradise on Sloth Island, Guyana

My experience so far backpacking in Guyana has been simply incredible. As well as touring Georgetown and the epic Kaieteur Falls, we made it out to the tranquil Sloth Island. It was on Sloth Island that we enjoyed a feast of a meal in paradise and it calls for a Friday’s Featured Food! Arrival on Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Lunch in Paradise on Sloth Island, Guyana[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Sampling Different Jams for Breakfast at Oyasamaid, Cayenne, French Guyana

After crossing into the dreamy paradise of French Guyana from Brazil we made the journey to Cayenne the capital city to base ourselves there for a few days. We ended up staying 4 kilometres from the city centre to enjoy some peace and tranquility, watch the football and seriously just relax. We had hired a Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Sampling Different Jams for Breakfast at Oyasamaid, Cayenne, French Guyana[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Night Market in Da Lang, Dongguan, China

I love the random nights out that creep up on you. They’re always the best and this week while I was meeting up with my friends Agness and Cez from eTramping, we had a cool night out in Da Lang, which is in Dongguan in China’s Guangdong Province. Being locals of the area, Agness and Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Night Market in Da Lang, Dongguan, China[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Beers and Hamburgers in Tabriz on my First Night in Iran

Hold on just a second, beers and hamburgers? In Iran? On my first night in the country? Yes, but not quite as you know it! Today’s Friday’s Featured Food comes from the cool city of Tabriz in Iran, which was where we spent our first 3-4 days in the country. So after going through the Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Beers and Hamburgers in Tabriz on my First Night in Iran[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Pizza and Beers on a Night Out in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh

I couldn’t decide whether this was a Thirsty Thursdays or a Friday’s Featured Food but I ate quite a bit and so I’ve gone with food. You might also be thinking “what is so special about pizza and beer?” And you’d be right – essentially nothing. Pizza and Beer are what I love – there Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Pizza and Beers on a Night Out in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Helping Prepare Shakshuka for Brunch in Jerusalem, Israel

This is the second part in a “brunch fest” we experienced while backpacking in Jerusalem in Israel recently. When you stay at the fantastic Abraham Hostel, the amount of different activities you can try and the range of foods available is amazing. Just thinking about it makes me miss the Israeli food. It comes with Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Helping Prepare Shakshuka for Brunch in Jerusalem, Israel[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Cheese Oysters in Tai O, Hong Kong

Today on Friday’s Featured Food it’s the turn of seafood. I admit I’m not a big fan of seafood and despite the fact I’ve tried hundreds of dishes from the sea, if given the choice, I’ll always side with pork or beef ahead of any type of fish or seafood. But now and then my Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Cheese Oysters in Tai O, Hong Kong[…]