Welcome to Very Tasty World. A travel blog for foodies, this site is about the destinations that we’ve visited and the food we’ve enjoyed. Here we share stories of our adventures, travel tips and itineraries, as well as recipes for dishes we’ve tried from all over the world. You can see our latest posts below or search by destination or types of food and drink.
- Happy New Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Rabbit begins 22nd January 2023 and celebrations will ensue. Like many festivals all over the world, such as Diwali, Eid and Easter, Chinese New Year is derived from the lunar calendar and is celebrated with food, family reunions and festivities. The animals associated with the years are based upon the Chinese horoscope. All twelve signs of the … Continue reading - RECIPE: How to Make Costa Rica’s Gallo Pinto
Gallo pinto is Costa Rica’s national dish. It’s hearty and delicious – here’s a recipe. Continue reading - The Gassho Farmhouses of Rural Japan
Staying in a gassho farmhouse in rural Japan offers a fantastic glimpse into traditional life in the Japanese countryside. Continue reading - The Food of The Azores
The 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 Tour
Just 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 - Visit Ethiopia – Gondar and the Simien Mountains
The region around Gondar in northern Ethiopia boasts two UNESCO sites – the city of Gondar and the wild Simien Mountains. Here’s a guide to visiting this area. Continue reading - Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary – Caño Negro
Visiting the Costa Rica wildlife sanctuary enjoying a trip on the Río Frío at Caño Negro. Continue reading - Recipe: How To Make Japanese Simmered Pork Belly – Buta no Kakuni
Buta no kakuni is a rich, indulgent dish made from pork belly – it’s sweet, sticky and scrumptious. Here’s our Japanese simmered pork belly recipe. Continue reading - A Chiang Mai Tour in Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has so many things to see – both in and around the city. Continue reading - A Winter Iceland Itinerary
Iceland is a perfect destination for a fly-drive holiday even in the middle of winter. Here’s our week long winter Iceland itinerary. Continue reading - A Ronda Day Trip from Seville?
While it’s possible to do a Ronda day trip from Seville, we would recommend an overnight stay in this delightful town. Continue reading - Visit Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia
The most stunning national park in Chilean Patagonia, if you visit Torres del Paine, you are guaranteed spectacular scenery. Continue reading - Things To Do In Oban, Scotland
Located on a pretty bay on the west coast, with its own distillery and excellent seafood, there are plenty of things to do in Oban, Scotland. Continue reading - RECIPE: How to Make Umeboshi
Have you tried umeboshi – Japanese pickled plums? You can make them at home. Continue reading - Visit Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The remarkable temples of Angkor Wat date back several centuries to the Khmer empire. Here’s our guide to visiting Angkor Wat. Continue reading
More to visit and eat:
- Things To Do In Oban, Scotland
- Places to Visit in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Osaka Restaurants Japan – Kuidaore on Dotonbori
- Film Review: Bao (2018)
- Sent To Coventry
- Go With The Sloe – How to Make Sloe Gin
- Spirit of the Sea – A Visit to Fisher’s Gin Distillery at Aldeburgh
- The Life And Cuisine of Elvis Presley
- Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
- Film Review: Jadoo (Kings of Curry 2013)
- Temple of Heaven, Beijing
- Film Review: Ramen Girl (2008)
