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Poutine - fries with gravy and cheese curds. Need I say more? I don’t normally like soggy fries but somehow, this just works. Must be all the cheese. This dish originates from Quebec. Being that Montreal is IN Quebec, you won’t find a shortage of poutine places. I would think that it’s like finding a … Continue reading 8 foods you should say, “bonjour” to in montreal
I wish I got the chance to try a lot more food but unfortunately, we were only in China for about five days. As with any country, China has its regional cuisines (I highly recommend watching, “Flavorful Origins” on Netflix to learn more about Chaoshan and Yunnan cuisines). Being that China is one of the … Continue reading 10 foods you should say, “ni hao” to in china
Not an exhaustive list but these are some of the things I got the chance to try. I didn’t love everything I ate but I feel like if you’re visiting a foreign country, you might as well try it. As Andrew Zimmern would say, “If it looks good, eat it!” Sushi - I feel like … Continue reading 31 foods you should say konnichiwa to in japan
Gambas al ajillo - shrimp with garlic oil. You must love garlic in order to eat this dish. You’ll have garlic breath for days but it is SO worth it Patatas bravas - fried chunks of potatoes, usually paired with a spicy tomato sauce. I think I could live off of these Pintxos (pinchos) … Continue reading 25 foods to say hola to in spain
I’ve grouped these into what I think is probably legit, somewhat legit, and most likely for tourists. Legit 1. Khao Soi - fried egg noodles in a coconut/curry broth. This dish can be found in Northern Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar 2. Boo Paht Pong Karee - fried crab in chili/curry powder 3. Nam Prik - … Continue reading 26 foods you should say sawadee to in thailand
Raclette - who doesn't love scraping melty cheese onto food? I first tried raclette at a little hole in the wall in NYC, where they gave you two scrapes of cheese. But that was child's play. In Switzerland, they give you a whole block of cheese. It's usually eaten with some mini potatoes, pickled onions, … Continue reading 9 foods to stuff your face with in switzerland
No, they didn't pay me to leave. I didn't cause that much trouble while I was there (I don't think!) But making $400 (USD) really was true! It was super easy, and it was by absolute chance. My friends and I got to Sydney Airport three hours ahead of time for our 11:55 AM flight … Continue reading how i made $400 for flying back from australia
If you’re planning to head to the land down under, it might be useful to learn some of the lingo they use over there. Keep in mind - It’s probably different in each city/region. But since I only got a chance to visit three cities, this is what I mostly heard: Brekkie = breakfast I … Continue reading a (super) quick guide to australian slang
