Travel

When I Was In The Northern Territory…

This is more of a travel post than a food post (as I didn’t eat anything particularly exciting apart from camel and kangaroo while I was here). Visiting the incredible landscapes, learning about the rich ancient cultures and camping (sans tent) under the stars for the first time made this an amazing and truly unforgettable experience.

Uluru

Ormiston Gorge

Alice Springs at sunset

redbank-gorge

Redbank Gorge

Animals we encountered

Anzac Hill

Bush tomatoes

John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve

Stuart Town Gaol

wildflowers

Wildflowers

Kings Canyon

Mount Conner

Mutitjulu Waterhole

Ochre Pits

Kata Tjuta

Royal Flying Doctor Service museum

Simpsons Gap

Standley Chasm

Glen Helen Gorge

ellery-creek

Ellery Creek Big Hole

When I Was In Spain…

Although I was constantly on alert for pickpockets, I love-love-loved travelling through Spain! I loved the language, the history, the castles, the palaces, the churches, the monuments, the artwork and of course the food! It is a beautiful country that I must definitely return to.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

Plaza de España

Jamón Ibérico

Sagrada Família

La Rambla

Paella

Port de Barcelona

Olympic Stadium

Barcelona Olympic Stadium

Spanish Chorizo

Casa Milà

(or more popularly known as La Pedrera)

Patatas Bravas

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

El Oso y El Madrono

(the Bear and the Strawberry Tree)

Aqueduct of Segovia

Segovia Cathedral

The Market of San Miguel

Churros

I sampled churros from various places and found that the churros in Spain are less sweet and more crispier and lighter than the churros in Australia. The chocolate dipping sauces in Spain were also different in that they were less rich (but still delicious).

Flamenco Dancing

Roman Bridge of Córdoba

Cathedral of Cordoba

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

This place has such a rich history! Over time it has been a temple, a mosque and a cathedral.

Royal Palace of Madrid

(on a very FOGGY day)

Tortilla Española

(Spanish Omelette)

Toledo

Seville Cathedral

Toledo Cathedral

Plaza Mayor in Madrid

Montserrat

Orange trees lining the picturesque streets of Seville

When I was in Portugal…

This was a very short visit and my sole regret was that I didn’t get to sample any authentic Portuguese barbecued chicken. Talk about first world problems.

Jerónimos Monastery

Portuguese Custard Tart

From Pastéis de Belém. Known to have the secret recipe of the ORIGINAL custard tart, this store was established in 1837 and sells around 18,000 tarts per day! The pastry was light, flaky and crispy, while the custard was creamy and mildly sweet. These delicious morsels are sold fresh from the oven and are a MUST HAVE if you are ever in Lisbon.

Belém Tower

The lighthouse at Cape St. Vincent

Portuguese Black Eyed Bean and Tuna Salad

Monument to the Discoveries

Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge

Resembling San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, the name of this bridge commemorates the Portuguese Carnation Revolution that occurred on 25 April 1974.

Dom Rodrigo

A conventual dessert from the south of Portugal that comprises of sweet egg threads and cinnamon. This delicacy is typically wrapped in colourful metallic paper and presented in a pyramidal shape.

Sagres Fortress

Portuguese Orange Roll

When I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia…

This post is more travel related and less food related as I was only in Cambodia for 3 days and spent most of my time exploring the magnificent sites rather than the local food. I suppose that will have to wait until my next visit!