Author Archives: Amber S. Hoffman

Food Lover’s Guide to the Alentejo: What to Eat & Drink in Portugal’s Heartland

Spanning nearly a third of southern Portugal between Lisbon and the Algarve, the Alentejo is [...]

Douro Valley Wine Guide: Best Wineries, Scenic Drives & Quinta Stays

While thousands of day-trippers rush in on organized bus tours from Porto, the Douro rewards [...]

10-Day Portugal Food & Wine Itinerary: Lisbon, Alentejo, Douro & Porto

This 10-day Portugal itinerary is designed specifically for culinary travelers. It begins with three days [...]

Porto Travel Guide: The Ultimate 3-Day Porto Itinerary

Porto Travel Blog: A Porto travel guide, including top tips on how to visit Porto [...]

Torre de Palma Wine Hotel Review: Luxury in Alentejo Portugal

When exploring the rustic, sun-baked landscape of Portugal’s Alentejo region, finding a base that seamlessly [...]

Where to Drink Port Wine in Porto: 12 Best Port Lodges & Cellars

No trip to Porto is complete without crossing the Douro River to taste its most [...]

Where to Stay in Porto for Food Lovers: Best Neighborhoods

Choosing where to stay in Porto can make or break your trip, especially if you [...]

Porto Food Guide – Where And What To Eat in Porto Portugal

Porto Food Guide: What to eat in Porto Portugal, including 13+ must eat typical Portuguese [...]

Cost of Food in Hong Kong: Daily Food Budget & Real Meal Prices for Travelers

Understanding the realistic cost of food in Hong Kong is essential for planning a trip, [...]

What to Eat in Portugal: 28 Traditional Portuguese Dishes

Portugal has quietly established itself as one of the world’s greatest dining destinations. With a [...]

Cost of Food in Japan: Daily Food Budget & Real Meal Prices for Travelers

If you are planning a trip to Japan, here is our realistic breakdown of what [...]

Korean Breakfast Dishes You Must Try

Who's Hungry? Our Korean breakfast guide explores what breakfast dishes you must try when traveling [...]

The Best Lisbon Custard Tarts – Pastel de Nata In Lisbon

The Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon: What is a Portuguese pastel de nata and [...]

Best Coffee in Lisbon: Top Specialty Cafes & How to Order

The best coffee in Lisbon: This Lisbon cafe guide has tips on how to find [...]

Cervejaria Ramiro Lisbon Review: Menu, Pricing & Booking Tips

Cervejaria Ramiro Lisboa: What to eat on the Cervejaria Ramiro menu, with top Cervejaria Ramiro [...]

Portuguese Breakfast Dishes You Must Try

Traveling to Portugal? You're not going to want to miss breakfast. Our guide has some [...]

14 Authentic Portuguese Snacks To Eat In Portugal

Traveling to Portugal? Here are our recommendations for the best Portuguese snacks you must eat [...]

Lisbon Travel Guide: How to Plan a Culinary City Trip to Lisbon

Lisbon Travel Blog: Ultimate Lisbon travel guide explaining everything you need to know to plan [...]

Lisbon Craft Beer Guide: Best Breweries & Taprooms

Craft Beer Lisbon Guide: How to find craft beer in Lisbon, a guide to Portuguese [...]

13 Must Try Traditional Korean Drinks

Traveling to South Korea? Here are our recommendations for the best traditional Korean drinks you [...]

Nana Beach Samui Review: Casual Beach Club & Dining in Mae Nam, Koh Samui

If you’ve spent any time exploring the beachfront dining scene across Koh Samui, you know [...]

Cafe Talay Review: Laid-Back Beachfront Thai Dining in Mae Nam, Koh Samui

Cafe Talay sits right where you want to be on Koh Samui’s north coast: toes [...]

Nam Restaurants, Ban Tai: What to Eat and What It Costs on Koh Samui

Tucked halfway down Soi Ban Tai along Koh Samui’s quieter north coast, Nam Restaurants is [...]

Lisbon Food Guide – What To Eat In Lisbon Portugal

Lisbon Food Guide and Blog: Ultimate guide on what to eat in Lisbon Portugal, including [...]

16 Must-Try Portuguese Drinks – What to Drink in Portugal

After all of our trips to Portugal, we created a list of the must-try Portuguese [...]

How To Find The Best Bifana In Lisbon Portugal

How to find the best bifana in Lisbon: Everything you need to know about bifanas, [...]

What Is Portugal Famous For? 15 Iconic Foods, Drinks, Culture & Historic Landmarks

Traveling to Portugal? Here we help travelers understand what is Portugal famous for, particularly for [...]

3 Days in Singapore Itinerary: The Ultimate Food and City Route

Singapore is one of the most rewarding three-day destinations in Asia, provided you pace yourself [...]

Singapore Layover Guide: How to Spend 1 Day or Overnight in the City

Singapore’s compact footprint, hyper-efficient automated immigration, and rapid transit make leaving the airport effortless. If [...]

Where to Stay in Singapore for Foodies: Best Neighborhoods and Hotels

Choosing where to stay in Singapore completely dictates your culinary rhythm. Over more than a [...]

Where to Stay in Singapore: 5 Best Singapore Neighborhoods for Every Type of Traveler

Across more than a dozen visits to Singapore over the last fifteen years—staying everywhere from [...]

Maxwell Food Centre: What to Eat, Famous Stalls, and Visiting Tips

Anchoring the southern edge of Chinatown, Maxwell Food Centre is undeniably one of the most [...]

Best Singapore Hawker Centres: Where to Eat and What to Order

To help you navigate the aisles and skip the tourist traps, here is our first-hand [...]

Singapore Drinks: What to Drink in Singapore from Kopitiam Coffee to Craft Beer

Staying hydrated in Singapore is both an essential survival tactic and one of the most [...]

Singaporean Snacks: 12 Must-Try Street Bites and Savory Treats

Singapore’s savory snacks reflect the rich collision of Malay, Chinese, Peranakan, and South Indian culinary [...]

Singapore Travel Guide: How to Plan the Ultimate Food and City Trip

Planning a trip to Singapore is wonderfully unique because it completely breaks the standard rules [...]

What to Eat in Mong Kok: 12 Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

Mong Kok is a hyper-dense, neon-lit neighborhood in central Kowloon defined by late-night street food [...]

What to Eat in Sham Shui Po: 12 Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

Sham Shui Po is a historic working-class neighborhood in northwest Kowloon defined by open-air street [...]

Where to Stay in Hong Kong for Food Lovers: 3 Best Neighborhoods

For culinary travelers, deciding where to stay in Hong Kong isn’t just about finding a [...]

15 Traditional Hong Kong Desserts: Classic Sweet Soups & Bakery Treats

Hong Kong’s dessert scene is a vibrant nighttime ritual defined by warm, comforting sweet soups, [...]

10 Traditional Hong Kong Drinks: Classic Cha Chaan Teng & Street Beverages

Hong Kong’s beverage culture is one of the most distinctive in Asia, shaped by a [...]

Where to Stay in Hong Kong: 5 Best Neighborhoods for Every Type of Traveler

Choosing where to stay in Hong Kong comes down to a fundamental geographic choice: basing [...]

What to Eat in Central Hong Kong & Sheung Wan: 14 Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

Central Hong Kong and neighboring Sheung Wan form the historic culinary heart of Hong Kong [...]

3 Days in Hong Kong: The Ultimate Food Lover’s Itinerary

Hong Kong is an exhilarating, vertical food capital where a single day can start with [...]

What Is Hong Kong Famous For? 16 Iconic Foods, Landmarks & Culture

What is Hong Kong famous for? Where to start? Dim sum teahouses, the Star Ferry, [...]

15 Must-Try Hong Kong Snacks: Classic Street Food & Supermarket Treats

Hong Kong’s snack culture is one of the most exciting and accessible in Asia, defined [...]

Best Dim Sum in Hong Kong: 6 Top Teahouses & Michelin Restaurants

Hong Kong’s dim sum culture spans a massive spectrum, from chaotic century-old teahouses rolling stainless-steel [...]

Hong Kong Travel Guide: How To Visit Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the world’s premier food cities, built on Cantonese roast meats, [...]

Thai Fruits Guide: 12 Must-Try Exotic Fruits to Eat in Thailand

A list based on our time living in Bangkok, here are our recommendations for 10 [...]

12 Must-Try Hong Kong Breakfast Dishes: Traditional Morning Foods & Cafe Classics

Breakfast in Hong Kong is a high-energy ritual that reflects the territory’s rich culinary duality. [...]

12 Must-Try Hong Kong Fruits: Traditional Wet Markets & Tropical Flavors

While Hong Kong is world-renowned for dim sum, roast goose, and Michelin-starred dining, its bustling [...]

SunRay Social & Swim Club: The Adult-Only Luxury Pool Day Pass on Koh Samui

When looking for a beach club or pool day on Koh Samui, most travelers are [...]

Homm Chura Samui Review: Is This Quiet North Chaweng Beachfront Hotel Right for You?

Choosing where to stay on Koh Samui often boils down to a fundamental compromise. Do [...]

Spanish Breakfast Guide: 10 Traditional Foods & Morning Rituals in Spain

Breakfast anyone? Our Spanish breakfast guide explores the best dishes to try when starting your [...]

Thai Spices & Herbs Guide: 12 Essential Seasonings for Cooking Authentic Thai Food

After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]

What Is Mortadella? Mortadella Bologna IGP Guide, History & Pairings

What is Mortadella and Italian Bologna: How it is made, its difference from American baloney; [...]

14 Essential Tips For Driving In Italy For The First Time: Car Rental & Rules Guide

We've learned these top tips for driving in Italy over our last 20 years of [...]

How To Order Coffee In Italy: Italian Coffee Menu & Bar Etiquette Guide

How to order coffee in Italy like a local: Understanding an Italian coffee menu so [...]

22 Traditional Italian Snacks To Eat In Italy: Authentic Finger Foods & Street Eats

Who loves snacks? The Italians certainly do. Our post details some of the most popular [...]

Italian Fruits Guide: 10 Must-Try Traditional Fruits Grown in Italy

Traveling to Italy? Here are our recommendations for the best Italian fruits you must eat [...]

Italian Drinks Guide: 20+ Traditional Beverages, Cocktails, Spritzes & Digestifs

Italian Drinks Guide: Our guide to what to drink in Italy, including Italian cocktails, Italian [...]

Italian Breakfast Guide: 10 Traditional Foods & Morning Coffee Rituals

Grab a coffee and enjoy one of these tasty Italian breakfast foods, including the most [...]

Italian Pastries Guide: 16 Must-Try Traditional Sweets & Cakes

Whether for breakfast or a snack, these Italian pastries are worth the trip to Italy. [...]

What to Eat in Tenerife: 20+ Traditional Canarian Foods & Food Guide

Tenerife Food Guide: food and drink blog about what to eat in Tenerife, Canary Islands, [...]

What Is Parma Ham? Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P. Guide, Origins & Pairings

What Is Parma Ham? A guide to Italian Prosciutto di Parma from the author of [...]

Brussels Food Guide: What to Eat in Brussels & Where to Eat

Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital and administrative center of the [...]

Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10 Iconic Drinks to Try in Scotland

Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10+ must-try drinks in Scotland, including whisky, beer, gin, and soft [...]

Tembo vs The Deck Koh Samui: Which North Coast Beach Club is Right for You?

While both located just five minutes apart on Koh Samui’s north coast, Tembo Beach Club [...]

The Deck Beach Club Koh Samui: Bophut’s Affordable Luxury Oasis

The Deck Beach Club is a chic, modern beachfront club on Koh Samui’s north coast [...]

Escaping the Chaweng Crowds: A Review of Tembo Beach Club on Koh Samui

Tembo Beach Club & Resort is a small beachfront club and hotel on Bangrak Beach, [...]

What the Data Says About How Travelers Really Use AI in 2026 — and Where It Falls Short

Earlier this year, we did something we’d been quietly skeptical about for a long time: [...]

We Let AI Plan an Entire Trip to France. Here’s What It Got Right — and Wrong

For more than a decade, we made our living writing about where to eat and [...]

Italy Travel Guide – Ultimate Italy Packing List

Italy Packing List And Guide: After 20 years of travel to Italy, we've created our [...]

Florence Food Guide – 7 Best Restaurants in Florence, Italy

Florence has been one of my favorite Italian cities to visit since my first time [...]

Barcelona Travel Guide – Best Hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and one of the largest metropolises in the European [...]

Málaga Food Guide – 5 Best Restaurants in Málaga

When I visited Málaga in 2021, I was lucky enough to have a lifelong friend [...]

Rome Food Guide – Where to Eat The Best Pasta in Rome, Italy

Like many Argentines, I have Italian heritage – in fact, my grandmother was from Bari [...]

7 Must-Try Spanish Tapas Happy Hour Spots in Madrid

Who doesn’t love tapas? The people who haven’t tried them yet, that’s who! As someone [...]

Madrid Food Guide – 7 Must-Try Michelin Star Restaurants in Madrid

One of the things I love most about Madrid and why I have visited several [...]

Barcelona Food Guide – Best Food Markets in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of my favorite cities to visit in Europe. It has definitely also  [...]

Argentine Empanadas – A Food Staple With European History

As an Argentine, I have been enjoying empanadas my entire life and consider them to [...]

Caminito Buenos Aires – A Cultural, Artistic Journey to Eat And Drink Your Way Through

One of my absolute favorite places to visit in Buenos Aires is Caminito. In my [...]

7 Best Hotels in Buenos Aires – Where to Stay in Buenos Aires

Being originally from Argentina, I have both lived in and traveled often to Buenos Aires [...]

Mendoza, Argentina – Home of Malbec: An Argentine Wine Experience

A few years ago, I took a 17-hour bus journey from Buenos Aires to Mendoza [...]

Argentina Food Guide – 10 Things to Eat in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This is one topic I certainly wanted to share as we explore the amazing things [...]

Argentina Wine Guide: What is Malbec Wine? A Unique History and Flavor

As an Argentine, I may be biased in considering Malbec to be my absolute favorite [...]

All-Inclusive Travel in Mexico – A Simplified Way to Experience Paradise

Who says paradise has to come with a hefty price tag? With a little creativity, [...]

ROAM Custom Luggage – How To Design Your Own Luggage

Review of ROAM Custom Luggage - A great option for how to design your own [...]

19 Of The Best Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes

Here’s our ultimate list of the best Spanish tapas recipes we learned living in Spain [...]

15 Of The Best Spanish Dessert Recipes

The best Spanish dessert recipes that you can make at home | Crema Catalana, arroz [...]

21 Of The Best Air Fryer Cake Recipes For Easier Baking At Home

Looking for new ways to use your air fryer? Check out these air fryer cake [...]

Morocco Packing List – Guide For What To Wear In Morocco

Morocco Packing List And Guide: What to wear in Morocco for women and men and [...]

Traditional Jamaican Food Guide – What To Eat In Jamaica

Traditional Jamaican Food Guide - Wondering what to eat in Jamaica, here are our recommendations [...]

Traditional Moroccan Food Guide – What To Eat In Morocco

Traditional Moroccan Food Guide And Blog: The ultimate guide to what to eat in Morocco [...]

Scotland Packing List – What To Wear In Scotland In All Seasons

Scotland Packing List and Guide: What to wear in Scotland for men and women all [...]

Ireland Packing List – What To Pack For Ireland In 2023

Ultimate Ireland Packing List: Guide on what to pack for Ireland from a lifelong traveler [...]

Croquetas De Jamon Recipe – Spanish Croquettes With Ham

These creamy croquetas de jamon recipe is a traditional tapas recipe for Spanish croquettes with [...]

Chengdu Food Guide – What To Eat In Chengdu China

We’ve spent a lot of time in Hong Kong, particularly when we lived in Asia. [...]

Best Merino Wool Travel Clothing – Where To Buy Merino Wool

Best Merino Wool Travel Clothing: Guide to how to buy merino wool for travel, with [...]

Japan 7 Day Itinerary – How To Spend One Week Eating In Japan

The Perfect 7 Day Japan Itinerary For Food And Drink Lovers: How to spend one [...]