Whitney's Travel & Food

When it comes to Russia, most of its territory is in the northern regions, so the weather is mostly cold. As a result, there are many famous soups, such as borscht and Beetroot Soup. During my visit to Moscow, I had the opportunity to taste a soup called Ukha, thanks ...

During my 30-day trip to Turkey, while staying in Bursa, I had the pleasure of being hosted by locals. They not only cooked a delicious Mercimek Soup but also made Turkish rice for me to enjoy. The Turkish way of cooking rice was different from what I had imagined. In ...

During my 30-day trip in Turkey, while staying in Bursa, I had the pleasure of being hosted by locals who prepared a delicious Turkish soup - Mercimek Soup. This soup broke my traditional definition of soup; it’s neither too thick nor clear, but the wonderful texture of the red lentils ...

When I first arrived in Barcelona, Spain, I often ate out and never got to taste the local home-cooked dishes. However, when I arrived in Zaragoza, I was lucky to stay with a warm and hospitable Spanish family. They prepared an authentic Spanish dish for me - Pollo al Chilindron. ...

While in France, I went to a restaurant and tried Galettes, and I was surprised at how delicious they were! So when I arrived in Toulouse, my French host from Couchsurfing taught me how to make Galettes. I found that making this delicacy is not difficult at all! Now, let's ...

After leaving Paris, I continued my journey to Nantes in western France. I was fortunate to find a local French couple who could host me. They were also willing to spend time teaching me how to make a special, simple French snack - Croque Monsieur. The name sounds quite fancy. ...

When I first arrived in Belgium, I didn’t know about Belgian cuisine. I only knew that Belgian chocolate was very famous. Later, I did some research online and discovered that Belgian cuisine is rich and varied, including fries, ribs, beer-braised beef, and more. During my stay in Kortrijk, my Belgian ...

When I first arrived in Belgium, I didn't know about Belgian cuisine. I only knew that Belgian chocolate was very famous. Later, I did some research online and discovered that Belgian cuisine is rich and varied, including fries, ribs, beer-braised beef, and more. During my stay in Kortrijk, my Belgian ...

During my travels, I met a Dutch chef named Michael. I asked him if he could prepare a traditional Dutch dish for me, and he made me Boerenkool Stamppot. According to Michael, this Dutch recipe is basic and traditional in the Netherlands. Early Dutch farming life required a lot of ...

Spring is finally here in London, and with the sun making more frequent appearances, I decided it was time to step out and soak up some much-needed warmth after spending most of winter indoors. Inspired by all the cherry blossom photos popping up on my Facebook feed, we decided to ...