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    A Taste of York

    AFTERNOON TEA, AMERICAN SOUL FOOD & PUB GRUB ⇷☓⇸ While York is not only a stunning and ancient city filled with castles, vikings, magic and chocolate but it is also home to some incredible dishes which are every foodies dream. During the months of September and October Visit York showcase the best which they have to offer. The city is jam packed with cafes, restaurants, tea rooms, pubs and street food stalls offering everything you can possibly think of. My partner Tran and I spent three days in York, and we never once had an empty stomach while exploring its nooks and crannies. Here are some of my favourites from…

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    Three Countries to Delight Your Taste Buds

    VISIT THESE THREE COUNTRIES TO TRY SOMETHING NEW ⇷☓⇸ When travelling on the road or visiting new countries it brings the chance to delve into new and unique cuisines that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. When the moments happen upon you, you should grab hold with both hands and take your taste buds for a whirlwind of flavours and experiences. Having travelled to some far and distant places I have certainly been lucky enough to have tried some weird and wonderful delicacies as well some outstanding restaurants, that have left their mark on me years later. Out of all of my experiences, I have whittled them down…

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    The Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Melbourne

    THE ULTIMATE FOODIES GUIDE! ⇷☓⇸ Having lived in Melbourne for a year, I was lucky enough to explore and discover a number of delicious and quirky restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the CBD and outer suburbs. Whether you are hangry for waffles, freakshakes, red monster burgers, rainbow lattes or superb pizza these are the places you should definitely check out. Here are my Top 10: 1. Dex2rose This brightly coloured and vibrant Gelateria, which is hidden down a side alleyway in the CBD, serves up some of the craziest ice cream concoctions I have ever laid eyes upon! Specialising in ‘nitrogelato’ (that’s nitrogen-frozen gelato creations), the dessert bar serves some…

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    The Top 10 Dessert Places In Auckland

    WHERE TO CURB THAT SWEET TOOTH ⇷☓⇸ Who doesn’t love having something sweet after their mains? For some people, that is the first thing they look at when scoping out a menu and can make or break picking that place to eat. With so many places to chose from in Auckland I have compiled my favourite Top 10 for you to try out and love: 1. Miann Not only is this one of my favourites it is also serving desserts day and night, for your every whim! With some of the most delicious gelato sticks, yummy bon bons, petit gateaux, weekly sundaes and beautifully plated desserts, there is something for…

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    The Top 10 Places To Eat In Auckland

    FOR ALL YOU FOODIES OUT THERE ⇷☓⇸ Having lived in Auckland for some time, I have managed to check out a number of different places to eat and these are some of my favourites. Whether you fancy Western, Asian, Fusion,  or other delicious styles of food there is something for everyone here in Auckland: 1. Happy Boy Happy Boy makes everyone happy! Brought to you by the same people behind Kiss Kiss (a delicious Vietnamese restaurant), step inside and you’ll discover the future! Incredibly vibrant with neon colours and Tron style themes, it’s serving up delicous bugers, all served in soft, bao-style buns. The cornflake crusted Karage chicken with nori, pickled…

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    Top 10 Restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    The Best Places To Eat In Chiang Mai ⇷☓⇸ Its a well known fact that Chiang Mai is known for having amazing food and has almost as many restaurants as it does people that live there. Specialising in Northern Thai cuisine, which is richer and spicier than traditional Thai dishes, there are also options to try almost every other type of cuisine in town.  Here are my top 10 researched restaurants to go and visit: 1. Anchan – Vegetarian Restaurant Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant in Chiang Mai Located down a small dark road of Nimmanhaemin, Anchan is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in Chiang Mai and sources all their ingredients from local farms. Their menu…