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Most people are familiar with Pompeii, but perhaps not as acquainted with Herculaneum, a nearby city that was also decimated by volcanic eruption during Roman Times. Pompeii and Herculaneum were both ancient Roman cities that were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. While they share similarities regarding their fate and the …

History and Influences of Albanian Cuisine Albanian food reflects a combination of Mediterranean and Balkan culinary traditions, with influences from neighboring countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey. The history of Albanian food can be traced back thousands of years, and it has evolved and adapted over time. In ancient times, the territory that is …

We’ve put together this guide to paella and will point you to places that serve up, in our opinion, the best paella in Valencia. Any visit to Valencia, Spain should include a sampling of their signature rice dish, paella. We have traveled to Valencia, Spain frequently, and thus we’ve sampled a lot of paella!  But …

Finding the best restaurants in Holbox Island, Mexico, was a fun job indeed! What surprised us the most was that the restaurants on the tiny island (with only dirt roads) featured such an assortment of International cuisine. We found plenty of Mexican food, but also Mediterranean fare and even Japanese cuisine. A Little Introduction to …

Champiñones al Ajillo (Garlic Mushroom Tapas) are a wonderful addition to any appetizer or tapas menu! Since spending time in Spain, we have become quite enamored with tapas. Spanish Tapas are small dishes or little appetizers often served alongside a glass of wine or sangria.  Enjoying tapas with friends is a great way to unwind …

Chorizo in Red Wine is one of my favorite Spanish tapas dishes. The rich red wine sauce complements the spicy, smoky chorizo sausage. If you aren’t familiar, tapas refers to small Spanish appetizers served as either a snack or combined together as a full meal, often shared with others.  Below we have a link to …

Traditional Chilean food is as rich and varied as the country itself. Chilean food is heavily influenced by the country’s geography, which includes a long coastline and fertile valleys.  The land and varied climate in Chile is also make it perfect for growing several varieties of grapes. Chile is known its piscos, a type of …

The key to this creamy pasta dish is using a small rice shaped pasta to be mixed together with creamy tzatziki sauce. The feta cheese adds another dimension of flavor. We also included some mayonnaise and crunchy vegetables for extra texture and flavor, and topped it off with lemon zest. This light refreshing pasta salad …

Tzatziki is a cool and tangy cucumber and yogurt sauce that most people associate with Greek food. And it’s a typical condiment served on Greek gyros, so that’s understandable.  We find our fresh-made tzatziki is even more versatile. It can serve as a healthy alternative to mayonnaise in potato and pasta salads, adding fresh brightness …

How do you find the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen? Like many who are newcomers, or even those who live here full or part-time, finding the best food in Playa del Carmen can be a challenge. This is partially because there are a lot of dining experiences from which to choose.  Options here range …