Recently when I was staying in Santiago de Compostela I decided to take a trip out to Finisterre. I had been to Santiago de Compostela a few times before, but I had never ventured outside the town. Although I knew that the Mercado de Abastos in Santiago de Compostela has some of the best offerings of […]
Why You Should Visit Costa del Sol’s Best Kept Secret
When my lovely boyfriend decided that he would take me away on a little holiday during our week off work (okay, to be fair I didn’t give him much choice as we wanted to squeeze in a beach side escape but I had no money) he suggested we pay a visit to Nerja on Spain’s Costa […]
How I Really Felt About Porto’s “Francesinha” Sandwich
I was really excited to try a francesinha. I had already been to Porto twice before, and on both occasions I didn’t get the chance to try one – partly because I was too busy gorging on tasty food elsewhere, and partly because I don’t eat meat. But I was determined that I too was going […]
Best of Europe: April
Pretty much, a combination of dealing with some personal issues and returning to work for the season has meant that, unfortunately, Gastronomic Nomad has taken a breather the last month. Not any more. Now I am going to be travelling around Europe for a summer of fun and sun (for my passengers) and work – […]
A Cultural Experience: Cooking my own lunch at Beit Sitti – Amman, Jordan
Up a stone staircase in a seemly quiet inner city suburb of Amman, stands a stately 1920’s style house overlooking the bustling downtown. The interior has been carefully furnished with antique furniture and paintings, the kitchen is large and tidy, with a bright orange Smeg fridge sitting in the corner, and the outside terrace has […]
Taking a walk around Dana Biosphere Reserve
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I arrived in Dana Biosphere Reserve. I knew that I could go hiking, but other than that…well, y’know. I didn’t really research much, what can I say! As expected, we began the morning in Dana with a hike down the valley. After visiting dry, desolate landscape, with […]
The Time I Had a Comically Bad Meal
If anyone reads my blog, they may think I am some kind of super human who is blessed with a great meal every time I set foot in a restaurant. Maybe I have super powers? Not quite. This blog is not a restaurant review or critic blog, hence I don’t really say when I have […]
Three Innovators in Logroño’s Restaurant Scene
When it comes to eating out, Logroño is a city that can sometimes be predictable. The pintxo culture here is a strong one, although unlike San Sebastian, the most famous city for experiencing pintxos in Spain, the bars here are still known for their traditional approach to the bite sized treats. Lunch in Logroño is also eaten in […]
Valle de Viñales: A look back in time
Since 1998 this area has been UNESCO heritage protected, but it could have very well been for hundreds of years. It’s almost as if time has stood still in the Valle de Viñales. The main agriculture here is the tobacco industry. Farmers still plough their crops with the help of oxen, tend to the leaves and […]
How Reliable Is TripAdvisor, Really?
If you are reading this, you have probably used TripAdvisor at some point during your travels. It’s an easy way to consult a user friendly database filled with reviews about many aspects of your holiday destination (or even hometown). Hotels, sightseeing, local guides, restaurants and bars… hell, if it’s not on TripAdvisor, is it even […]