Food in Bergen

A culinary day in Bergen

Actually it has been days…. and not just one… and thats because there was so much to discover, to eat and to learn. And this time I enjoyed the luxury of having a (culinary) tour guide as...

Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen, Norway

The Hotel Havnekontoret is one of the nicest hotels we ever stayed in. Well located near the major sights of Bergen, most of it was once the mansion home of a very rich Bergen merchant. We booked a...

Visiting Norway

Impossibly steep-sided Norwegian fjords of extraordinary beauty cut gashes from a jagged coastline deep into the interior. Glaciers, grand and glorious, snake down from ice fields that rank among...

You Won’t Believe the Food I Tried in Meghalaya – Spicy is an Understate

When I planned my trip to the Northeast, I knew Meghalaya was famous for its clouds, waterfalls, and unique culture. But little did I know that my taste buds were about to go on the most thrilling...

5 Top Places for Wrapped Souvlaki in Athens

Souvlaki, particularly the one wrapped in pita (tylichto in Greek), is a Greek staple and one of the world's most famous Greek dishes. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika in Greek) have...

Mescla Restaurant – Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Porto, Portugal

Tucked away along a string of buildings, a newer establishment, Mescla Restaurant is a hidden gem that perfectly blends Portuguese tradition with global influences. We found this restaurant by...