What is the History of the History of the Hawaiian Luau?

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The Hawaiian Luau has a long and colorful history. Many people think of it as simply a party where people eat delicious food and drink tropical cocktails. But the luau is so much more than that! It is an important part of Hawaiian culture and has a rich history that dates back … Read more

What Are the Traditional Hawaiian Foods and Dishes?

What Are the Traditional Hawaiian Foods and Dishes?

Hawaiian cuisine is a blend of flavors and influences from various cultures, including Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese. Traditional Hawaiian dishes often feature fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and locally grown vegetables. Some popular traditional Hawaiian foods include poke, lau lau, and kalua pig. These dishes often incorporate traditional Hawaiian cooking methods, such … Read more

What is a Poke Bowl?

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Poke bowls have taken the culinary world by storm in recent years, and for a good reason. Originating from Hawaii, poke bowls are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fast food options. A poke bowl is essentially a bowl of sushi with a base of rice or greens topped with raw … Read more

What Types of Foods Are Served at a Luau?

What Types of Foods Are Served at a Luau?

A luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast that is often accompanied by music, dancing, and other cultural activities. One of the most important aspects of a luau is the food, which typically includes a variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes. This blog post will take a look at some of the most popular … Read more

Fruits in Bulgaria

Fruits in Bulgaria

We would like to just mention the important fact – in Bulgaria as a whole we have seen a large number of fruits, including many different types of berries. In Bulgaria you can find exotic fruits such as kiwi, figs, pomegranates, peaches, as well as the more usual fruits such as apples, … Read more

Meals in Bulgaria (Nessebar) – prices for food

Meals in Bulgaria (Nessebar) - prices for food

Bulgaria is a wonderful European country with a rich cuisine. Before we visited the country, we did a great deal of research as to the most delicious and wholesome food in the Balkan region. It turned out that the country is famous for its variety of dairy products, as well as fresh … Read more

Bangkok Local Markets – Bangkok Bazaar

Bangkok Local Markets – Bangkok Bazaar

Bangkok Bazaar is an evening market that’s open every day from around 5 pm onwards. It’s located right next to Robinson’s department store on Charoen Krung Road, just a 1-2 minute walk from Saphan Taksin BTS (Skytrain) station. With most local markets in Bangkok it’s quite rare to see foreigners shopping there, … Read more

Bangkok Local Markets – Silom Soi 10

Bangkok Local Markets – Silom Soi 10

It’s fair to stay that Thai people love to eat, and when it comes to lunchtimes a food court is usually where they head. One of the biggest food courts in the Silom area is located at Silom Soi 10 Market, which is near the junction of Silom Road and Naratiwas Road. … Read more

Bangkok Local Markets – Lalai Sap

Bangkok Local Markets – Lalai Sap

When I first moved to Bangkok, back in 2010 I lived in an apartment just a few yards away from Lalai Sap market. I had viewed and moved into the apartment on a weekend and had no idea there was a market nearby. But when I ventured out on the first Monday … Read more

White Elephant Resort, Surin

White Elephant Resort, Surin

We visit Surin a few times every year, as this is where my wife’s family live. For the last few years, we’ve always stayed at Maneerote Hotel, as it’s close to the market and a very convenient location. A friend of ours suggested we give the White Elephant Resort a go, so … Read more