One of the best parts of living in a city like New York is that on any given day you can take a subway ride to another country. With the swipe of a Metro card you can find yourself slurping soup dumplings in Chinatown, munching on macarons at Laduree and indulging in gelato in Little Italy…. [Read More]
Get a Taste of Morocco & Ethiopia with New Episodes of Hungerlust
On my original Culture Trip series, Hungerlust, our Travel Editor takes viewers around the world by exploring the various cultures that call New York City home. Whether learning about a family’s Vietnamese pho that has been passed down from generation to generation, or a Colombian mother’s determination to open her own arepa restaurant; each episode shows the heart and soul… [Read More]
Discover Colombian Food in NYC with the New Episode of Hungerlust
On this next episode of Culture Trip’s original series, Hungerlust—which explores the various cultures that call New York City home—we head to Queens to meet with the famous Arepa Lady and get an authentic taste of Colombia. When Maria Piedad Cano first immigrated from Medellin to the United States back in the 1980s, she was a single mom… [Read More]
Hungerlust: Where to Find Authentic Thai Food in New York City
Last month, I made the exciting announcement that I have a new food and travel show called Hungerlust. Hungerlust is an original series that lives on Culture Trip and explores the many cultures that call New York City home. The first episode of Hungerlust focused on Vietnamese culture and the classic dish, pho. I… [Read More]
Dining at Hong Kong’s Hello Kitty Restaurant
I’m a sucker for cliches. Macarons in Paris. Meditation in Ubud. Pizza in Rome. Icelandic horse selfies in Reykjavik. I love doing the things “people are supposed to do” in particular destinations. So, when I found myself in Hong Kong recently, I knew what cheesy cliche I wanted to pursue: The Hello Kitty Chinese Restaurant. … [Read More]
An Introduction & Guide to Eating in Hanoi, Vietnam
After a short flight from Bangkok, my boyfriend, Jeff, and I arrive in Vietnam late one Monday night. A blur of customs, on-arrival visa applications and airport taxis later, we drop our bags off at the Phoenix Hotel in the Old Quarter, just west of Hoan Kiem Lake. Famished, we decide to step outside… [Read More]
The 5 Dishes You Can’t Miss When Visiting Spain
One of the great pleasures of exploring a new destination is sampling the culinary delights on offer. Diving into traditional and local food is a great way to get a real feel of a country’s culture, and Spain is no exception. Traditional styles vary considerably across Spain’s many regions providing a host of wonderful… [Read More]
10 Filipino Dishes to Try in the Philippines
Before my plane touched down on the tarmac in Manila, I was already anticipating my first savory bite of South East Asian fare. Countless books, television shows and films had left me dreaming about the classic plastic stools, balmy fragrant air and complex flavors that are unique to this part of the world and… [Read More]
A JustFly Guide to What to Eat in Quebec
When it comes to Canadian cuisine, most roads lead to Quebec. Quebec is the second largest provence in Canada and is home to Montreal and Quebec City; Quebec seems to be redefining the Canadian food scene with its melting pot of flavors from Haitian, Middle Eastern and French cultures (to name a few). I spoke… [Read More]
