Welcome to Very Tasty World. We are Colin and Mitch from the UK and this is our foodie travel blog. Of the numerous pleasurable things about travel, one of the greatest is getting to sample and enjoy the local food.
Food is more than nutrition. It plays such an important part in so many cultures all over the world. Bringing people together, it often forms a focal point for festivals and celebrations and is fundamental to the expression of cultural identity.
Please join us on our journey into food and drink from across the globe. This blog is about the places we’ve visited and the food we’ve tasted as well as recipes for dishes that we’ve tried to recreate when we’ve arrived back home.
We post stories of our adventures, travel tips, itineraries and recipes. We’ll also share some information about foraging, growing ingredients, cooking and preserving food. You can see our latest posts below or search by destination or types of food and drink.
Thanks so much for stopping by, we hope you enjoy our very tasty world.
- An Essential 2 day Gyeongju ItineraryGyeongju in South Korea is often described as a ‘museum without walls.’ It is a city with an enormously rich history. Here’s our 2 day Gyeongju itinerary. Continue reading
- A Korean Table Setting – Eating Out in KoreaKorean food is amongst the best in the world, so good UNESCO think so too! Here’s our guide to essential dishes and the Korean table setting and etiquette. Continue reading
- How To Get From Seoul To Gyeongju by TrainGyeongju is a treasure trove of historic buildings and artefacts. Often described as a museum without walls. Here’s how to get from Seoul to Gyeongju. Continue reading
- Recipe: Simmered Shiitake MushroomsShiitake mushrooms are packed with umami flavour. Here’s our delicious recipe for Japanese simmered shiitake mushrooms, which make an amazing side dish. Continue reading
- Things To Do In Rovaniemi In WinterFinnish Lapland is best known as the home of Santa. But there loads of activities to enjoy in the area. Here is a guide for things to do in Rovaniemi in winter. Continue reading
- A Guide To The Bhutan Tiger’s Nest TrekA popular thing to do in the Himalayan kingdom is a Bhutan Tiger’s Nest Trek, to see the dramatic monastery clinging dramatically to a mountain cliffside. Continue reading
- Best Time To Visit Machu Picchu 2024 UpdateMachu Picchu is Peru’s biggest tourist attraction. There are several ways to visit Machu Picchu and stay in the local area. Continue reading
- How to Use Public Transport in JapanJapan is a brilliant country to travel through, especially if you are using its fantastic public transport system. Here are some travelling in Japan tips. Continue reading
- A 2 Week Patagonia ItineraryPatagonia in the far south of the American continent is famous for its spectacular landscapes, glaciers and penguins. Here is our 2 week Patagonia itinerary. Continue reading
- Avebury Stone Circle vs StonehengeWiltshire in England has spectacular Neolithic sites. Stonehenge is famous but nearby Avebury is remarkable. Which to visit? Avebury Stone Circle vs Stonehenge? Continue reading
- RECIPE Oyakodon DonburiOyakodon – literally ‘mother and child’ – is a hug in a bowl. Simmered chicken and egg served over rice, here’s our recipe for oyakodon. Continue reading
- Day of the Dead in CampecheDay of the Dead may look macabre but is one of Mexico’s most joyous celebrations. We were lucky to join Day of the Dead in Campeche. Continue reading
- Travel Essentials for WomenOver the years we’ve built a collection of items we just don’t travel without. Here is a bunch of travel essentials for women at all stages of their lives. Continue reading
- Five days in CopenhagenCopenhagen is a lively and cosmopolitan city. It even has an amusement park right in the centre! Here’s our five days in Copenhagen itinerary. Continue reading
- A One Day Hanoi ItineraryHanoi is an essential place to visit on a trip to Vietnam. It has a long history and many fascinating sights. Here are our suggestions for a one day Hanoi itinerary. Continue reading
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Foodie Favourites
- Zero Waste Recipes Before Your HolidayWhenever are off on a trip we try to make sure we have used up all the perishable food before we leave. Here are some zero waste recipes for before your hols. Continue reading
- The Food of The AzoresThe Azores are a tiny archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, best known for the marine life. Here’s a guide to the food of the Azores. Continue reading
- A Tasty Puebla Food TourJust a couple of hours away from Mexico City Puebla is a UNESCO city that has so many things to do and see. And taste – the Puebla food scene is delicious! Continue reading
- Osaka Restaurants Japan – Kuidaore on DotonboriLooking for Osaka restaurants, Japan? The Dotonburi area of the city has a plethora of amazing eateries offering local specialities. Continue reading
- World’s Best Breakfasts -Breakfast of Champions!Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some of the world’s best breakfasts. And why it’s often okay to go off-menu. Continue reading
- Toasting Tradition in GeorgiaToasting is a tradition in Georgia. You drink at the behest of a toastmaster. Your glass is always full and the wine never stops flowing. Continue reading
Wonderful Wildlife Encounters
- A Galapagos Land Based ItineraryA cruise is a popular way to see the marvellous Galapagos islands. But what if cruising isn’t for you? Here is a Galapagos land based itinerary. Continue reading
- Tree Climbing Lions, Hippo Hordes and Safari Shenanigans in UgandaQueen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is a fantastic place for a safari with loads of wildlife to see. It is almost famous for its tree climbing lions. Continue reading
- Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary – Caño NegroVisiting the Costa Rica wildlife sanctuary enjoying a trip on the Río Frío at Caño Negro. Continue reading
- Kibale National Park Chimpanzee TrekkingUganda is one of the best places in the world to view wildlife. From the Murchison Falls park, through Kibale National Park, the Queen Elizabeth Park, and into Bwindi Impenetrable, where the extremely endangered mountain gorillas reside, there are opportunities to get really close to all sorts of amazing wildlife all over the country. While … Continue reading
- Etosha National Park Self Drive SafariThe Etosha national park in Namibia is one of the best places in the country to see wildlife. An Etosha National Park self drive safari is very easy . Continue reading
- 1 Day Gorilla Trekking UgandaA top destination to see primates, gorilla trekking in Uganda offers an amazing opportunity to see these critically endangered creatures. Continue reading
Off the Beaten Track
- Mora Mora on the RN7 Madagascar – A Road TripThe RN7 Madagascar is one of the best roads for exploring the country. You will pass through a series of diverse landscapes and see some amazing wildlife. Continue reading
- Tourist Attractions In EthiopiaEthiopia is blessed with dramatic landscapes, amazing wildlife and a fascinating history. Here’s our guide to tourist attractions in Ethiopia Continue reading
- Visit Yakushima Island in JapanAs fans of Japanese animation Studio Ghibli we were inspired to visit Yakushima island, the inspiration for the setting of Princess Mononoke. Continue reading
- A Walk Around AlderneyAlderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands. A walk around Alderney is one of the loveliest things to do when visiting. Continue reading
- Visit the Faroe IslandsA visit to the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the Atlantic, is well worth undertaking. They are stunningly beautiful. Continue reading
- Staying With Nomads In The Gobi Desert in MongoliaThere are some 165,000 nomadic families living and working in Mongolia. We stayed with a family in their ger in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Continue reading
Bucket List Destinations
- Best Time To Visit Machu Picchu 2024 UpdateMachu Picchu is Peru’s biggest tourist attraction. There are several ways to visit Machu Picchu and stay in the local area. Continue reading
- Day of the Dead in CampecheDay of the Dead may look macabre but is one of Mexico’s most joyous celebrations. We were lucky to join Day of the Dead in Campeche. Continue reading
- Visit Torres del Paine National Park in PatagoniaThe most stunning national park in Chilean Patagonia, if you visit Torres del Paine, you are guaranteed spectacular scenery. Continue reading
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Other TemplesThe remarkable temples of Angkor Wat date back several centuries to the Khmer empire. Here’s our guide to visiting Angkor Wat. Continue reading
- Happy, Happy Holi in NepalThe festival of colour, Holi, is one of the most delightful and happy festivals. Continue reading
- Visit Petra in JordanThere are many magnificent archaeological sites in the world and the Rose Red City of Petra is undoubtedly one of the greatest. Continue reading