Lanzarote is renowned not only for its dramatic volcanic landscapes but also for its influence on what ends up on your plate and in your glass. Ocean-fresh seafood and wine from grapes grown in black ash are among the staples that make the island a favorite among foodies. For those seeking flavour as well as sunshine, Lanzarote holidays are the perfect choice for food and wine lovers, offering an idyllic setting for relaxed dining on distinctive local produce. Fresh Seafood & Coastal Dining Surrounded by the Atlantic, Lanzarote naturally excels when it comes to seafood. Menu across the island feature simply prepared fish that allows freshness to shine, often grilled and…

It starts with that first whiff drifting through a market or a noisy street corner the stuff you think you know, then something wild in the mix that raises an eyebrow. Familiar signposts like Italian pizza or Texas barbecue? Sure, you’ll hunt those down. And yet, almost without fail, it’s the curveball eats that wedge themselves into your memory. The side-street specialties, the odd old-home favorites with ingredients you need Google just to identify those are the stories that hitch a ride all the way home. Vacations blur together, but the moment you bravely tasted something you couldn’t pronounce or named the animal only from context? That stuff lingers, with…

First of all, I absolutely love Sunday brunch. I’ve been to quite a few, but I’ve never been to a better Sunday brunch than the one I went to at the Rain Tree Cafe at the Plaza Athenee in Bangkok. Is it hedonistic and over-the-top lavish? Why, yes. Yes, it is. So make sure you arrive hungry and with your palate ready for tasting. There are so many choices that the brunch buffet takes up three rooms. My favorite station was the seafood station which offered sashimi, King crab, prawns, scallops, and more. But, before I could even start, a Maine lobster tail was brought to my table, and my waiting glass…

In Cambodia, “happy” is the slang word for high, so know what you are getting into before ordering a happy pizza in Cambodia. Marijuana use is traditional in Cambodia, but is usually used by the locals as a spice for soups and not as something to be smoked. It’s not legal, but the use of marijuana is not something that is enforced by police. In fact, Cambodia has been named as one of the top ten weed-friendly countries. The shops that sell happy pizza in Cambodia usually get away with bribing the police a few dollars, and that is the end of it. photo credit:via photopin (license) You can also…