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Taipei is a foodie heaven and dream destination for those who love to hike during the day and try all the different culinary treats in the evening. Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and still not as much visited by Western tourists as other countries in Asia. I am not sure why, because Taiwan... Continue Reading →
Amsterdam is full of brunch cafes and restaurants serving amazing breakfast and lunch dishes. You just need to know where to find the right spots! Most of the good brunch restaurants and cafes are outside the city centre, as this is where you will mostly find tourist traps. Read: overpriced restaurants serving way too many... Continue Reading →
Tunisian dishes are flavourful and to some surprisingly spicy. The taste and ingredients differ quite a lot from their neighbouring North African countries. Tunisia is a true culinary gem located between Algeria and Libya. Its cultural heritage definitely played a role in the Tunisian cuisine, as you notice Arab, Berber and Mediterranean influences. Before meeting... Continue Reading →
Myanmar/Burma is still a relatively "undiscovered" country, compared to it's surrounding SE Asian countries. This is mostly because of the fact that it has been under a military dictatorship for nearly 50 years and only became a democratic country in 2015. It is still very underdeveloped in many areas and even one of the most... Continue Reading →
Although the flights to Cairo were usually a nightmare (working), I was very keen on visiting Egypt! Cairo is known for its pyramids and other archeological sites, which I have always found fascinating. I had some unexpected days off and felt the need to explore a new place. Even though some friends were off as... Continue Reading →
Abu Dhabi (UAE), is not particularly a low-budget destination, so without the benefits of having a discount card as a resident, visiting Abu Dhabi can be quite expensive. Therefore, I made a short list of places to eat, which are not crazy expensive. 1. First Clique cafe I found this cafe by accident, but will... Continue Reading →
Ever since I arrived in Abu Dhabi (where I used to live), several colleagues and travellers told me how amazing Beirut, and Lebanon in general is. They convinced me that I had to visit it now that I'm living relatively nearby. To be honest, I knew very little about Lebanon but it got me and 2... Continue Reading →
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