Articles Written By: JB & Renée Macatulad

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Icelandic Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Foods and Drinks in Iceland

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / ICELAND Nov 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Traditional Icelandic food is made of all sorts of seafood and grass-fed lamb. Due to Iceland being a remote island south of the Arctic circle, surrounded by the cold Atlantic ocean, with a mostly barren land, there weren't many foods in Iceland available for the locals to eat, for long centuries.

Singapore Food Guide: 35 Must-Try Dishes

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SINGAPORE Last Updated: Nov 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Pound for pound, Singapore has to be one of the world's best countries for food. It's little more than half the size of Hong Kong but it's home to one of the most delicious and diverse cuisines we've experienced anywhere in the world.

Spanish Food Guide: 45 Must-Try Dishes in Spain

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN Last Updated: Nov 9, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

On our most recent trip to Europe, we dedicated over half our time to Spain so we could really sink our teeth into the cuisine and try as many traditional Spanish dishes as we could.

Edit Your Food Photos Effectively with Zoner Photo Studio X

ALL OVER THE PLACE Oct 21, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

As with cooking, you need the right ingredients to make food photos look exceptional. Photos that pop and grab a viewer’s attention. The good news is that you don’t need to be a Michelin chef to cook a portion of tasty food. Same goes for photos.

Japanese Food Guide: 45 Must-Try Dishes in Japan

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN Last Updated: Oct 14, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Traditional Japanese food or washoku is characterized by its sense of balance, aesthetics, and the seasonality and freshness of its ingredients. Rice is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine, and to a lesser extent, so are noodle dishes like soba and udon.

Greek Food Guide: 20 Must-Try Dishes in Greece

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / GREECE Last Updated: Nov 15, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Like many of the Mediterranean cuisines, Greek food was shaped by the "Mediterranean Triad" of olives, grains, and grapes. These staple crops formed the foundation of traditional Greek cuisine.

Portuguese Food Guide: 25 Must-Try Dishes in Lisbon and Porto

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / PORTUGAL Last Updated: Nov 7, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

According to some Portuguese locals, if you were to represent Portuguese cuisine with just one dish, then that dish would have to be cozido a portuguesa. It's a type of traditional Portuguese boiled meal made with a wide variety of meats, smoked sausages, vegetables, and spices.

Toledo Day Trip: Take a Train to Toledo From Madrid

DAY TRIPS / DESTINATIONS / SPAIN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Nov 7, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Toledo is an historic city overlooking the Tagus River in Castilla-La Mancha. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and colorful history dating back over two millennia.

Nagoya Food Guide: 8 Must-Try Nagoya Meshi Dishes

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN Last Updated: Oct 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

So special is the food in Nagoya that they even have a specific term for it. They call it Nagoya meshi, which roughly translates to "Nagoya food" or "Nagoya cuisine". It's a way of acknowledging the city's unique regional cuisine regarded as one of the best in Japan.

World Cuisine Guide: The 12 Best Countries for Food

FOOD GUIDES Last Updated: Nov 9, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Some people travel for adventure, others travel for culture. We travel for food. It isn’t the only reason but it’s the single most influential factor in our choices of destination.

The Perfect 5-Day Seoul Itinerary

DESTINATIONS / ITINERARIES / SOUTH KOREA Last Updated: Aug 27, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Seoul is a massive city. It has one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the world. There's a lot to see and do in Seoul but thankfully, the city has an efficient and extensive metro system that makes sightseeing a breeze.

18 Fun Day Trips from Seoul

DAY TRIPS / DESTINATIONS / SOUTH KOREA Last Updated: Aug 25, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

A lot of people know about Nami Island and the DMZ but there are many other day trip destinations in South Korea that aren't as well known. If you need help putting together your Seoul itinerary, then listed in this article are 18 of the best day trips you can make from the city.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Siem Reap, Cambodia (2020)

CAMBODIA / DESTINATIONS / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Nov 2, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Angkor Wat is the biggest religious monument in the world and the main reason why people visit Siem Reap. With its five intricately-carved spires, it's an impressive sight and is just one of several temples you can explore in Angkor Archaeological Park.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan (2020)

DESTINATIONS / JAPAN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Nov 2, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Kyoto served as Japan's capital for over a thousand years. Many today still regard Kyoto as Japan's cultural and historical center, home to over a thousand temples and gardens that have earned it a reputation for being the country's most beautiful city.

3 Days in Kyoto: The Perfect Itinerary

DESTINATIONS / ITINERARIES / JAPAN Aug 10, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Kyoto has long been regarded as Japan's historical and cultural center. Unlike fast-paced Tokyo, it's an atmospheric city with an even pace. It's home to over a thousand temples and shrines and some of the most interesting and delicious food in Japan.