The Food and Drink of Jamaica
The food of Jamaica includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, and spices influenced by African, Amerindian, Irish, English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. The flavors of this island reach around the globe, but there is nothing like the real thing. Jamaica knows how to season […]
What to expect from a River Cruise
What to Expect from a River Cruise A River Cruise is one of the most popular forms of travel. It allows you to relax and intimately enjoy the destination like no other vacation option. Expectations for a river cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and personal preferences. However, here are some general […]
Thoughts On Our Trip to St. Lucia with Sandals Resorts
Thoughts on our trip to St. Lucia with Sandals Resorts If you have been following our social media, you would have noticed that we were in Saint Lucia earlier in the month. It was our first time on the island, and we had no idea what to expect. We were guests of Sandal Resorts, and […]
Jamaica on Our Minds and in Our Hearts
We have just returned from a week in Jamaica. The week started out as a work trip with a group of travel agents to Beaches Resort by Sandals in Ocho Rios. (Beaches is the family resort brand that is owned by Sandals.) While we were in Ocho Rios, we stayed at the Beaches Resort for […]
Piping Hot Apple Strudel from Austria
Apple strudel for breakfast, why not? Dessert for breakfast? Definitely. Perhaps most popular in Austria, apple strudel can be found in bakeries across Eastern Europe and we are loving the thought of having this for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. For those that have a hankering for (and the ambition to tackle) authentic […]
Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos
Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos Last week, we had the opportunity and the pleasure to visit Beaches Turks and Caicos. This resort is one of Sandals and Beaches’ prime properties and it has been on our bucket list, so to see it, was a treat. From the moment you arrive at the resort, you […]
The 10 Must Tries of South African Cuisine
The 10 Must Tries of South African Cuisine Take a look at this list of top 10 South African foods to try in order to get the best picks from dishes with local, Dutch, Malay, and French influences. South Africa is by far the most cosmopolitan country in Africa and has a mature tourism industry. […]
Fish & Chips in England
Delicious Fish & Chips in England! Trust us, fish & chips tastes better across the pond! You can find this traditional English dish in nearly every pub across England. Usually served with a side of smashed peas, it goes great with a local English ale. A few years back, 2017 to be exact, we took […]
Peking Duck from China
If you’re already a lover of duck dishes, it won’t take much convincing for you to try this when traveling in its native homeland, China. Peking Duck has been served since the imperial era and hails from the original capital, Peking (now Beijing). Known for its crispy skin and tender meat, the dish is usually […]
Potato Pancakes
Let’s talk about potato pancakes! We grew up in partly polish families, and potato pancakes were a real treat. Served for breakfast or dinner, applesauce or sour cream, it is comfort food in its own class. Pancakes and Latkes are used sometimes interchangeably. But there is a difference. Potato pancakes are more rounded than potato […]