food
Budget Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Although we really recommend the street food in Malaysia , which we normally ate on the go, there were times when we wanted to sit down at a restaurant and take a break from the buzzing activity of Kuala Lumpur’s busy streets. When we dine out, we always try to find budget-friendly places serving good […]
A Guide to the Best Street Food in Malaysia
Malaysia is a country with a very diverse and sometimes eclectic culture incorporating various aspects of Malay, Chinese and Hindu heritage which is very much reflected in its food. It is very easy to eat well even when traveling on a restricted budget in Malaysia – the street food in Malaysia is cheap, fresh and […]
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal – Tips for Trekking
It’s already been a month since I spent a few days trekking the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, a relatively short and easy, but nevertheless beautiful trek around the lower Annapurna region. Although I’m no stranger to going on trekking trips abroad, I still tend to get a little nervous whilst packing for them! The unfamiliarity […]
Two months in the Philippines – Travel expenses and costs
After having spent the last 15 years of our lives living on a professional wage which we mostly spent on wining, dining, travel and entertainment in general, setting a restrictive daily budget for traveling around the world was no easy task. Expensive dinners and wine had to be set aside and replaced by affordable accommodation […]
15 Must Try Street Foods In The Philippines
Since we traveled around the Philippines on a budget, most of our meals consisted of street food and cheap (but hearty) dishes at local eateries. Street foods in the Philippines are often deep fried or grilled and very tasty, though definitely not the healthiest option around! Healthy or not, here are 15 must try street […]
50 Philippines Travel Tips
The Philippines is by no means an easy country to travel in. We have compiled a list of 50 Philippines travel tips after discovering that it is sometimes complicated to get around, transport is difficult to book, and that making your needs understood can sometimes be a challenge. Many procedures are overly slow and complicated and […]
Cheeky Passports’ Chicken Adobo Recipe
Perhaps there is no dish that encompasses Filipino cuisine, culture and history in the same way that the Adobo does. The dish consists of meats marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorns and garlic cooked until very tender, whereupon the meat and thickened sauce is served over rice. Pork and chicken are typically used due to […]
Five Things To Do During an Airport Layover in Istanbul
Together with Dubai and Doha, Istanbul’s Ataturk airport is one of the important airline hubs for people travelling from Europe to Asia, and with Turkish Airlines’ competitive prices, it is being used as a layover hub even for more remote destinations in the United States and South America. If you have a layover in Istanbul […]
A Picnic in Ancient Apollonia – A Tale of Albanian Culture and Hospitality
The buildings along the highway from Tirana to Fier (the larger town gateway to ancient Apollonia, Albania) are very evident due to their colourful and ultra-modern facades, but for some reason, they all seem to be half-finished. We couldn’t make out whether construction was still ongoing or whether they had been abandoned before completion. The road from […]
Feasting on Local Food in Georgia – Exploring the Caucasus
Feasting on local food is by itself a good enough reason to travel to Georgia, although we do recommend avoiding the scales for a while after your trip (says Michelle, Nikki doesn’t share the same concerns)! The food in Georgia, Europe (just in case you got lost in Atlanta), is an outstanding experience! Very heavy on […]