Hello, we’re Colin and Mitch (short for Michelle). We live in England with our cat, Jiji, and have been together since we were students. We’re not very Instagrammable so here’s a splendid picture of us drawn by our wonderful goddaughter. It’s a very good likeness.

We are very lucky to have been able to visit many parts of the world, to see amazing sites, wildlife and landscapes and to be able to experience many different cultures. 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 are also interested in growing ingredients and preserving food.

Our Travel Philosophy

Whenever we travel we try to adhere to the following principles:

Be respectful and kind. We are representatives for our country as much as our hosts are for theirs.

We have been very lucky to have met some amazing people on our journeys and to have experienced the kindness of strangers all over the world. It’s so important to accept hospitality with good grace. We always eat food that we are offered, even if it is a bit challenging.

We always try to learn a few words of the language of the country we are visiting. At the very least, we learn to say ‘Hello’ and ‘Thank You’. Any attempt to speak the language, however incompetent, is always much appreciated.

We like to learn about local customs and traditions, to try to understand about a country’s history and culture.

We’re always aware that conditions and facilities may not be as comfortable as home. We consider ourselves lucky to be travelling. Many of the local people we have met on our trips, especially those who are hosting us or guiding us, have never had the chance to travel to other countries.

We try to be considerate of other people when taking photos and when we’ve taken the shot, we try to give others a chance to take theirs. And sometimes it’s really important just to ditch the camera and enjoy the experience.

Thanks so much for stopping by. We hope you enjoy this very tasty world. Here are our latest posts:

• 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 →
• Visit Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
  Croatia’s first national park and an area of outstanding natural beauty, here’s a guide to a visit to the Plitvice Lakes. Continue reading →
• RECIPE: Shopska Salad
  Shopska salad is a popular dish in Bulgaria – its colours of red, green and white match the Bulgarian flag. Here’s our shopska salad recipe. Continue reading →
• Mekong Delta River Cruise in Vietnam
  Three to four hours’ drive from Ho Chi Minh City, it is possible to undertake a Mekong Delta River Cruise in Vietnam. Continue reading →