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Santorini Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants in Santorini, Greece

FOOD GUIDES / GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 18, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tourism is the primary industry in Santorini. This picture-perfect island in the Aegean Sea receives an estimated two million visitors annually. With so many tourists enjoying its caldera views year after year, hundred of restaurants have sprung up across the island offering a wide variety of fare from seafood to Greek to Asian and Italian.

Ammoudi Fish Tavern: One of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Amoudi Bay (Oia), Santorini

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 17, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Framed between volcanic red rocks and the Aegean Sea, Amoudi Bay is a tiny fishing port located about 300 steps below the town of Oia. In spite of its remote location, it's become one of the island's worst kept secrets, often cited as being one of the best places to enjoy great seafood while watching Santorini's spectacular sunset.

Tavern Tzanakis: Enjoy Delicious Greek Food Like Family in Santorini, Greece

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 18, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tavern Tzanakis is a Greek restaurant in Megalochori, a village in the southwestern half of Santorini. It's owned and operated by a lovely Greek family offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian fare like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.

Metaxí Mas: The Best Restaurant in Santorini, According to Locals

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 15, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Metaxi Mas is a Cretan and Santorinian restaurant in Exo Gonia, a small village in south central Santorini. From locals to bloggers to reviewers on TripAdvisor, all signs pointed to Metaxi Mas as being the best restaurant on the island.

Dos Pebrots: Not Your Everyday Tapas Bar in Barcelona, Spain

Catalonia / SPAIN / THE WORLD'S BEST / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 13, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Dos Pebrots is the second restaurant of Chef Albert Raurich, former head chef at Ferran and Albert Adria's mythical El Bulli. Located in Barcelona's Raval neighborhood, the restaurant offers an interesting menu of tapas inspired by historic Mediterranean dishes.

Ponto Final: On Seafood, Sunsets, and Somebody Feed Phil in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon / PORTUGAL / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 14, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ponto Final gave us one of our most memorable dining experiences in Europe. If you're lucky enough to get a table on their waterfront patio, then you can enjoy the most spectacular views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Tagus River.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Bali, Indonesia (2019)

Bali / INDONESIA / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Bali is characterized by its striking coastal areas and verdant interior. Hindu temples abound throughout the island, as do expressions of its highly developed arts in the fields of painting, sculpture, woodcarving, metalwork, and dance.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia (2019)

Bali / INDONESIA / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ubud is a town in the central foothills of Bali island in Indonesia. Located inland about an hour and a half north of the airport, it's known as a quieter and more cultural destination compared to the fun but often raucous atmosphere of Seminyak and Kuta in southern Bali.

Bali Food Guide: 14 Must-Eat Restaurants in Ubud & Seminyak

Bali / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Whenever we visit a new city, we try to experience as much of the local cuisine as we can. We rarely go to restaurants that serve non-local food so if that means having to ignore a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok in spite of its great reviews, then so be it. But Bali is different.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Bandung, Indonesia (2019)

Bandung / INDONESIA / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Bandung is the capital of West Java Province in Indonesia. Lying on a river basin surrounded by volcanic mountains, the area is known for its cool mountain climate and hectares of tea plantations.

Bandung Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Bandung, Indonesia

Bandung / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 2, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Based on what I've read, Bandung doesn't have as strong a culinary identity. Most of their food is Sundanese in origin and they aren't known for any particular dishes. With that said, they have become famous for giving dishes that originated in other parts of the country a unique Bandung twist.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Jakarta, Indonesia (2019)

INDONESIA / Jakarta / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

As big as Jakarta is, it isn't a major destination for international travelers. Like similarly large megacities in Southeast Asia, it functions more as a stopover to other destinations in the region like Bandung, Yogyakarta, Bali, and Lombok.

La Tasqueria de Javi Estevez: A Michelin-Starred Offal Restaurant in Madrid, Spain

Madrid / SPAIN / THE WORLD'S BEST / WHEN WE WANDER Jun 21, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Opened in 2015, La Tasqueria de Javi Estevez features offal as the star ingredient. Chef Estevez hopes to reignite the people's passion for offal by presenting it in an elegant, fun, and more modern way.

Spain Road Trip: Rent a Car and Drive from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela

Asturias / Basque Country / Cantabria / Galicia / SPAIN / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 29, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Driving from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is better than taking the bus or train for one obvious reason – freedom. With a car, you'll have the freedom to go at your own pace and stop wherever and whenever you want.

Oviedo Food Guide: 5 Must-Eat Restaurants in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Asturias / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 20, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Oviedo is the capital of the Asturias region, known for its medieval old town and interesting regional dishes like Fabada Asturiana, Cabrales, and Carbayones. Being near the Atlantic coast, the seafood is sensational as well.

David Cerny: See 9 of His Bizarre Sculptures on this Self-Guided Tour in Prague, Czech Republic

CZECH REPUBLIC / WHEN WE WANDER Jun 16, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

David Cerny is a controversial Czech sculptor known for his provocative creations displayed in public areas around Prague. He creates large sculptures that toe the line between provocative and shocking, offensive even. In fact, some of his proposed works were so risqué that they were never erected. In his words, "I just enjoy pissing people off".

Santorini Wine Tasting Tour: Taste Santorini’s Best Wines on This Small Group Tour

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Jun 15, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Santorini's best wines are made with its flagship Assyrtiko grape, a highly acidic grape often referred to as a "white grape in red's clothing" due to its high alcohol content and propensity to produce full-bodied wines.