Ah, sushi. Few dishes are as well-known around the world as this traditional Japanese dish, so much so that chefs from all over the world have tried to incorporate some kind of fusion sushi dish into their own menus. That said, not a lot of people know the history...
Woodworm or Oyster? As part of Travel Tramp’s new Weird Eats series, I sample the unusual Filipino delicacy known as Tamilok. Part woodworm, part oyster, Tamilok is a rightly bizarre culinary treat. “It tastes like chicken”, says Rey as he leads our group...
The Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is a destination like no other. Due to a long period of isolation, the heritage of the kingdom is well preserved. If it’s true authenticity that you’re after, then Bhutan is for you! During your trip, you’ll...
At 66 years old, Gladys is the youngest cigar roller in Suchitoto. Her story is one of guerilla fighters, war, and cigar rolling in El Salvador. The Cigar Ladies are well known in Suchitoto, El Salvador. The small town in the highlands north of the...
In the Philippines, ingenious weavers turn the leaves of a wild pineapple into high-end, fashionable clothing. I visited Aklan province on the island of Panay to find out how. “This is the red pineapple”, Phats de la Cruz Tambong explains as he pulls long,...
‘We’ve got the funk’ is loudly playing in the background, as the fish farmers ready their nets on the side of the wooden jetty. ‘We’ve got the fish’, would be more appropriate, but it’s still a strangely fitting song to...
The Philippines is well known for its weird and at times, admittedly whacky food – Balut, anyone? – but the country isn’t exactly known as a top foodie destination when it comes to travelling around Southeast Asia. One province could be set to...
Tibet is known as the Roof of the World, the Land of Snows, and the Third Pole, and it’s one of the most unique destinations in the world for tourists. Filled with high mountains, stunning lakes, and ancient monasteries, travelling to Tibet is the only way to...
Found in the central Mediterranean, Malta is an archipelago that is full of beaches, history and culture. The summers on the island are hot and dry, making it perfect for beach holidays, but the weather remains pleasantly warm all year long for those who want to...
Russia is the world’s largest country by land area, bordering European and Asian countries, the Pacific and Arctic oceans. There are incredible mountains, unknown beaches, vast deserts, fascinating ethnic villages, spectacular volcanoes, and icy glaciers....
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