Food and Drink Adventures

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals. Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine.

Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore on a budget. With insider tips for Singapore, you’ll find things to do in singapore on a budget, cheap food in Singapore, and where to stay in Singapore on a budget.

The city-nation of Singapore is truly a traveler’s paradise: Everyone speaks flawless English, public transit is fantastic, the streets are clean of gum, there’s even Michelin starred food stalls, and there’s sunny weather year-round. Keep reading for more!

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20 foods that you must try in New York City by a native New Yorker

August 12, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If you’re visiting New York City, you’re probably salivating at the thought of the food in New York City. As a native New Yorker living abroad, I got very hungry while writing this…but I hope that it provides some inspiration for some classic dishes and desserts that you must try in New York City.

I try to focus less on the cool instagram things, instead the classics that never change too much. That said, I include some crowd favorites. I’ve included also the best places to buy these famous New York foods in New York City.

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Your insider guide to Astoria, Queens with the best things to do in Astoria NY

July 5, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a New Yorker, I believe that it’s my duty to inform you about Astoria, a neighborhood in New York City. This charming neighborhood encapsulates so much what is New York: a strong immigrant identity, great food, culture, fantastic museums and gentrification… Keep reading about the best things to do in Astoria NY and why you need to visit this unique Queens neighborhood, which is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens to visit!…

Your Belgrade food guide: Where to eat in Belgrade and where to drink coffee in Belgrade, Serbia

May 7, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

While visiting Belgrade Serbia, I fell hard for Serbian food. I’m not pretending to be a tried-and-true expert on Belgrade, but with the help of Svetlana, one of my Instagram followers who lived in Belgrade, my fantastic hostel receptionist, and some new Serbian friends, I was able to expertly navigate Belgrade’s food scene. This is my little guide to where to eat in Belgrade, Serbia with some tips on where to drink coffee in Belgrade in between your meals. (Be prepared to leave Belgrade ready for a coffee IV.)

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Brouwerij ‘t IJ: Tips for visiting Amsterdam’s brewery next to a windmill

November 22, 2021 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Amsterdam is Brouwerij ‘t IJ. This iconic Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill is one of Amsterdam’s best destinations for craft beer, so if you love craft beer, keep reading my tips for visiting this famous Amsterdam craft brewery.

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Your foodie guide to Yerseke, the best place to try Zeeland mussels, oysters, and lobster in Zeeland

June 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Sometimes, I get a wild hair–and when I read about the Zeeland mussels, oysters, and the Oosterschelde lobster, I knew that I had to visit this Dutch province just for the seafood. After researching where to try the best seafood in Zeeland, I ended up deciding to visit Yerseke.

This cozy fishing village is one of the best places in Zeeland to try local Zeeland seafood. In this little guide to Yerseke for day trippers, I’ll be discussing the history of Yerseke, where to eat in Yerseke, and what to eat in Yerseke.

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An introduction to Surinamese food in the Netherlands

October 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Due to Dutch history, there is a large segment of the population with roots in Suriname. I wanted to do something different here as a way of introducing my readers to Surinamese food, its history, the best Surinamese dishes to try, and most importantly where to find good Surinamese food in the Netherlands. However, I’m not from Suriname and it is important to let others’ voices be heard, so I’ve interviewed an expert.

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Your DIY Food Tour of Italy with the best regional Italian foods to try

August 1, 2019 by Jeanette Cerami 4 Comments

They say the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and I couldn’t agree with this statement more. With such a rich social, civic, artistic and cuisine history, it’s easy to get pulled in many directions when visiting Italy for the first time. This delicious food guide to Italy will teach you about the best dishes to try in Italy by region.

If you’ve never been to Italy before, I recommend letting the food guide you, because you will see so much beauty and history no matter where are in Italy. You might as well take it in with all your senses! (Not to mention that walking around all day will help you build quite an appetite!) Let’s start in the collar/top of the boot, and work our way down.

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Why you need to try the beer in Freistadt, Austria

September 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Freistadt is a picturesque town in Upper Austria that many people miss on their trip to Austria, however beer lovers cannot miss this stunning town with a fascinating secret: a brewery owned by the residents of the city.

Freistädter Bier is one of the most famous beers in Upper Austria and I include information about the history of this Austrian beer…and where to try it at its source! I also include tips for spending a day in Freistadt.

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Your insider guide to the Finger Lakes with the best things to do in the Finger Lakes

August 6, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I’m always shocked when I hear of East Coast residents who’ve never visited the Finger Lakes. There’s obviously more buzz surrounding the big apple than Upstate New York, but let’s be real.

There’s so much to do in the Finger Lakes region, and you’re missing out big time if you don’t explore it. Check out these best things to do in the Finger Lakes, and prepare yourself for a full guide to the Finger Lakes region ready at your service. The only question that you’ll have left at the end is, “So, when are we going?”

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