It’s no secret that I harbour a strong interest in Japanese food and drink. I’m currently planning our next trip to Japan for autumn 2025 and I have always enjoyed sharing Japanese recipes and cookbook reviews here on Kavey Eats. But the latest book on this topic to join my collection of Japanese food writing ... Read more »
Neighbouring regions along Spain’s sunny south east coast, Almería and Murcia are popular holiday destinations for visitors from the rest of Spain as well as further afield. Blessed with an excellent climate, visitors enjoy exploring historical sites, and places of natural beauty. Our Pick Of The Sights in The Region of Murcia Lorca Castle (La ... Read more »
Vietnam is a nation of coffee lovers, and you will seldom be far from a cafe or coffee stall, especially in the towns and cities. We hope our guide will help you know what and how to order and experience the best of Vietnamese coffee during your travels. Contents An Introduction to Coffee in Vietnam ... Read more »
Heading to Vietnam? If you are interested in food, culture and history, and you enjoy both bustling cities and stunning natural scenery our three week Vietnam itinerary will help you plan a perfect trip, and make the most of your time in this beautiful country. This itinerary covers the vibrant and busy cities of Hanoi ... Read more »
Yuzu is one of my favourite kinds of fruit. In the UK this distinctive citrus fruit is strongly associated with Japan, which is where I first encountered it during our holidays there. As the popularity of Japanese cuisine has grown in the UK, so too has awareness and appreciation of yuzu fruit; indeed it’s English-language ... Read more »
I adore good quality tea! I’ve enjoyed some incredible teas from China, Japan, and Taiwan but hadn’t come across many teas from South Korea available for purchase in the UK, and so hadn’t appreciated the long and respected history that tea has in Korea until I visited Boseong, a key tea-producing county in South Korea’s ... Read more »
There’s more to eating in Japan than sushi, tempura and teriyaki (delicious though they are). For travellers seeking to immerse themselves more fully into Japanese cuisine, enjoy our in-depth guide and learn about all the fantastic food and drink to be enjoyed in Japanese cuisine. Contents Amazake | Azuki Beans (Anko) | Bakery (Bread, Patisserie ... Read more »
Tyddyn Llan describes itself as a restaurant with rooms, placing the focus firmly on their excellent food, rather than a typical hotel experience. Based in a beautiful Georgian country house dating from 1742, set in the beautiful Vale of Edeyrnion in Denighshire, North East Wales, Tyddyn Llan is perfectly placed to explore the local area ... Read more »
The Cotswolds is one of England’s most picturesque regions, thanks to its many well-preserved towns and villages built of beautiful yellow limestone, quarried locally. Narrow streets lined with elegant old buildings glow golden in the early morning and late afternoon sun, appealing to anyone interested in history and well-preserved architecture. One such small town is ... Read more »
If you’re anything like me, Japanese cuisine is a huge part of the attraction of a trip to Japan. There are so many different foods to try, far more than the sushi, tempura, ramen and miso soup that are so well known outside of Japan. As a companion to our A to Z of Japanese Food ... Read more »
The Place of Onions, in old Lille. After last night’s rainstorm the intense sticky heat has broken and today is cool, breezy, fresh… I love it! A drop of… [more]
We went to Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire at The Void this morning, an amazing VR experience where we got to be Rebel Alliance members going undercover as… [more]