An entire list dedicated to Ecuadorian soups? You bet, it’s known as the land of soup and you’ll want to start with because you’ll want to try all of them! Let’s face it, soup does not get enough attention in Canada and the United States. Sure we have soup, but we don’t get excited about them. We certainly don’t eat soup for breakfast. But around the world, soup isn’t just for cold weather or only eaten at lunch. Soup in Ecuador is regional, it is different whether you’re in the Andes or on the coast. In fact, food anthropologists say Ecuador has the second most number of soups, only trumped b ..read more

Sweet or savory Indonesian breakfast is a great way to start the day. Here are 25 delicious morning foods in Indonesia that I guarantee you’ll love too, Indonesian food is known as some of the best in the world. With over 275 million people spread across 17,000 islands there are so many possibilities or sweet, spicy and savory. For locals, breakfast is an essential start to the day and it starts very early in the morning on the streets. Indonesians love to eat out, but especially on the streets. Street food isn’t only for those on a budget, at the best places you’ll see expensive SUVs picking ..read more

These unusual fruits in Cambodia are worth buying a flight to the Land of the Khmers. Many people visit Cambodia to pop into Angkor Wat, take some photos and move onto more popular Thailand or Vietnam. But Cambodia has a rich history, vibrant culture and fantastic food that many sadly miss. Cambodian fruit shares a fascinating story as it’s basically a mix of all the best exotic fruits around the world. Although the country may be considered small today, the Khmer Empire once covered most of mainland Southeast Asia and into southern China. It was larger than the Byzantine Empire and yet most w ..read more

The region is known for its beautiful cottage country but Peterborough restaurants are worth visiting all year round. I recently read that traveling off season was a new trend and I guess I have been trendy for years. I love visiting regions and cities without the crowds of people on the sidewalk, traffic and rush to get reservations at the best restaurants. Life isn’t as hectic in the off season and you can actually interact with locals, and servers have the time to give you their best food tips. No doubt Peterborough & the Kawarthas is busiest in the summer – as a well-loved cottage coun ..read more

Only a few hours from Jakarta, locals love coming to explore street food in Bandung from batagor to siomay and lots of vegetarian options. I had heard from so many Indonesian friends that Bandung was their favorite city in Java. Although Yogyakarta is popular with western tourists, few know about Bandung. And that’s surprising as during colonial times it was a popular holiday spot. Unlike Java’s hot and humid cities, Bandung’s elevation makes it feel like spring time all year round. It’s known as the city of flowers for its greenery. And the Dutch named it the Paris of Java for its beautiful c ..read more

The neighborhood may be newly trendy with brunch spots but there’s still lots of traditional breakfast restaurants in Poblacion Makati. Makati is one of the most popular neighbourhoods for visiting tourists and Poblacion has become a hub for great food and affordable restaurants. To accommodate the rise of travelers craving western foods there are lots of great lunch spots. But I did not come to the Philippines to eat waffles. I want a traditional Filipino breakfast. Thankfully if you peek around some corners and onto the street you’ll find plenty of options. The dining rooms are full and the ..read more

El Nido is known as the most beautiful place in the Philippines but few head to its East Coast where Sibaltan has one of best secret beaches. I spent 2 weeks in El Nido’s main town known as Town Proper. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. And no one had mentioned visiting the east coast of El Nido. Not surprisingly, most people are too busy with El Nido island hopping tours and renting motorbikes to explore the beautiful west coast. In a serendipitous turn of events our El Nido hotel was booked for a weekend and so we decided to explore. As it was high season ..read more

The most famous culinary city in Indonesia, you can’t miss Padang food. I was born and raised in Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. The Minangkabau people, our ethnic group, is one of the largest tribes in the country and known to have the best food in Indonesia. It is so popular amongst Indonesians you can find Minang cuisine all over the country. This is because so many moved around the country, but also to other countries such as Malaysia and as far as Canada. Wherever we go, we bring our food with us. However, we know that wherever we go we must change dishes slightly to cater to our new ..read more

New Years in Ecuador is one of the most interesting times of the year. One of the things I love about Ecuador is that every holiday has a set of traditions that are so different from my own. New Year’s Eve is no exception. ALSO READ:   23 Ecuadorian Foods You Need to Try A slight twist on things, Ecuadorians focus more on the passing of the old year in preparation for the new year. With the warm December weather it means there are a lot of people in the streets to celebrate with a number of traditions and superstitions. New Years in Ecuador: The Traditions Año Viejo The central figure of ..read more

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. But Christmas in Colombia is the biggest celebration of them all. Colombians literally wait the entire year for holiday season. There is even a term in Colombia called “recibir diciembre“, which translates directly to “welcoming December”. A primarily Catholic country, Christmas is an important in Colombia and the celebrations begin in the first week of December. On December 7th Colombians begin Christmas traditions with Día de las Velitas or “day of the little candles”.  From there on, the celebrations continue until Chri ..read more