The best of 2018

Goodbye, 2018 - what a great year you have been....

~~~~

 

Foods we loved

Bothered by your diet when you travel?

Dietary restrictions driving you nuts?

How to find out about your food in many languages....

++++

 

Playing with your food

There's fiddling with your food - and then there is art, as this Japanese food-artist shows. 

See more...

+++

 

What do angels spread on their bread?

Angel butter, of course!

Created in Britain, on a small island. Find out which one, and more....

 


 

Fun things we found

~~~~

Walk (or swim) on the wild side of New Zealand

So much to see and do. Watching dolphins 'fly' is just one of them.

Find out the others...

+++

 

The serene side of the city

It's difficult to believe that this is so close to one of the world's busiest cities.

But, which one?

+++

 

Leave your heart in Paradise

This peaceful Pacific hideaway will win your heart.

Discover it here...

 


 

Places featured in 2018

~~~

Bulgaria 

Before we went, people told us the locals never smile.........

.....and that the sea was black.

Join us and see what we really saw...

++++

 

Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Under an hour's drive from Melbourne, the capital of Victoria...

...this colourful region has beaches...

...fine wines...

...and skilled artists and artisans.

Explore the region here...

+++

 

Czechia, Europe

History is everywhere in this country, from Prague's centuries-old still-functioning city clock..

..to the fairytale medieval city of Cesky Krumlov, to the south.

Take a trip here....

+++

 

Valleys of the Blue Mountains, Australia

Just a couple of hours' drive from the centre of Sydney, you may step back into Australian history.

Wide views, the escarpments of the Blue Mountains, and vineyards...

...and even some friendly native animals!

See much more here...

+++

 

How to make your own travel videos

Gordon Hammond's videos appear in many features on this website. Here, he shares his top tips.

Watch and learn....

+++

 

Transylvania, Romania

This ancient country is steeped in history and mystery.

Huge doughnuts filled with cream and berries are just one of the culinary surprises...

...but expect surprise sightings of so much more too.

Enjoy this insider view of this mysterious country...

+++

 

Crossing Australia by car

The Nullarbor Plain is immense - and absolutely flat.

The early explorers must have been strong and brave to attempt to find a way across this huge country.

Today the trucks, called Road Trains, are huge. Count those wheels!

Join us on the journey....

+++

 

Montenegro

Lovely land of cats..

....craggy mountains and deep canyons....

...and cruise ships.

This lovely country wins everyone's tick of approval.

See more of it here....

+++

 

2019 - here we come.....

~~~~

What's ahead?

Spain

Sri Lanka

Portugal

India

......and much more!

 

 

 

Comments  

 
0 #2 ThanksSallyh 2018-12-30 18:15
Thanks, Lorraine. That is such a lovely comment from someone I admire so much. May 2019 bring you and yours all the very best. xx
Quote
 
 
0 #1 EditorNot Quite Nigella 2018-12-30 15:33
Hi Sally, a very Merry Christmas to you! You are a wonderful collector of interesting food ideas and lovely travel destinations! I hope 2019 is a wonderful year for you and Gordon xxx
Quote
 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh

Related Articles

231_15676799571_5105_n

 

 

Www.Foodandtravel.Com.Au - Australia

Best Food Travel Website 2021

 


foodandtravel.com.au has been awarded

Best Antipodean Culinary Travel Expert, 2019

by the prestigious UK-based magazine...

 

 

 

Ready for a taste treat?

Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure through the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia.

Led by the charismatic Malaysian ex-pat Chef Wanitha Tanasingam, this intimate journey promises to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses, sending you home with memories to last a lifetime.

Find out more....

 


 

The flipside of travel...

How not all of it is joyous.

This book describes how one brave young woman survived to tell her story. 

Read more about her struggles HERE...

 


 

Have you ever wondered how some people continuously come up with stunning photos, and you don't?

FUJIFILM can solve your problems.

Check out this BRAND NEW offer.... 

 


 

Planning a visit to Kerala? The old port district of Kochi is well worth seeing, as well.

Our tuk-tuk driver, Shaheer, showed us the secrets of the narrow back streets. To contact Shaheer...

Email Shaheer HERE...

Mobile: 9946129040

More about Kochi...

 


 

LISTEN TO SALLY'S PODCASTS...

...from all around the world

Tune in and hear her talks on     

Radio 2GB 873AM....

 

 

WHO LIKES SWISS CHEESE?

Did you miss seeing the recent story of the Swiss festival of cows coming down from the mountains?

Read about it for yourself...

 


 

Denmark Delivers

Copenhagen's canals, a palace with pomp and cermnony, a kilometre-long shopping street, crayon-cooured canal-front dining...

...what more can a visitor ask for? Find out, because there is much more.

 


 

History and beauty with a dash of fun...

...and that's just the beginning of Armenia!

 


 

Zany Zadar & Croatia's north

Crazy and beautiful, a place everyone should visit.

Read more...

 


 

Lovely Lisbon ~ and beyond. Sardines and secrets!

Find out much more here.... 

 


 

Two virtual visits to Ontario

here....

AND

.....here!

 


 

Where is Tbilisi? 

Once you discover its beauty and history, you will be making plans to visit as soon as you can.

Read more....

 


 

Madrid the marvelous - so much to see in Spain's capital.

See it all here....

 


 

If you missed reading about Thailand's organic produce....

Here is the new link....

 


 

Here's something fun to check out!

The world's most popular surnames ....

...by country

 


 

~ Northern Spain ~

mountains and miracles - and much more!

After this journey, many people will never see the world the same way again.

 

Find out why....

 


 

Visit Portugal's beautiful

hearl....

Gondolas, cathedrals, cakes and a palace thrown in for good measure.

See for yourself!

 


 

And how about these vineyards in Georgia?

See other gardens in strange locations here....

 


 

 

Make your own food and travel videos? YES YOU CAN!

Gordon Hammond gives some insider tips.....

 


 

Travelling to Sydney? The northern beaches are spectacular.

See what we mean...

 


 

Hungary has something for every traveller.

Especially those who love good food...