I've started this new year by drowning in work projects. It wasn't planned but it seems like the first three months of this year are packed with things I need to get done. I'm not complaining at all since I love being busy but sometimes in the midst of...
Every year I like to hit rewind and pick out some of my favourite dishes of the year. They're in no particular order and most of the time are the oddest choices. I enjoy doing it and it's a great way to wrap up the year. This year however,...
By the time I write this and post it, it's probably too late for you to try the meal I had tonight but you should know that after a really long time, The Tiny Taster was happy to dine out. Abode is a new boutique hotel that is situated...
When you have the privilege of spending nearly a month travelling all over a country, exploring and discovering all it has to offer, it's exceedingly difficult to edit your photos. While it's exciting to write about my experiences I find it hard to not include as many photographs as...
Lisbon is a beautiful city filled with beautiful things and I fell in love with all of them.One of Lisbon's most exclusive hotels is The Olissippo Lapa Hotel. Located in Lapa, what I believe is the posh neighbourhood of Lisbon, this hotel really feels like a palace.The property is...
When someone thinks of visiting Portugal, the first thing they map out is their visit to Lisbon. The capitol city is beautiful and a must see but there is plenty more to discover and one of Portugal's gems is the city of Porto. Lisbon and Porto seem to have...
There are times when I think ' someone pinch me I must be dreaming' and on this recent Portuguese adventure, I must have thought this at least a hundred times. Everything about this country is beautiful, from their stunning beaches, quaint towns, bustling cities to wonderfully warm people. However...
This is my first time in Portugal and if visiting a new place isn't exciting enough the sole purpose of this trip is to discover Portuguese food and cuisine. Sometimes I have to pinch my self and remember how lucky and fortunate I am and sometimes I think people...
When things get crazy or there is so much going on you're not sure what sense to make of it, it's best to stop, take a break, sit back and relax a bit. A getaway is essential at times like these and one of the best spots for a...
I'm writing this blog post as my official entry for a 16 day food tour around Portugal conducted by APTECE Portugal which I came across while reading Nelson Carvalheiro's blog. For the contest I'm asked to write what food means to me, why it's my main reason for travelling and what...