King Julian of Madagascar

In the past, whenever someone mentioned Madagascar to me, I immediately thought of a scene from Pixar’s animated movie “Madagascar” where King Julian and a tribe of fur balls were signing “I like to move it, move it…”. I can imagine that this scene and song is stuck in your head at this moment. However,…

Lobster Hut

What do you think when I say “Iceland”? Let me guess. First thing that comes to your mind is the volcano that erupted a few years ago and no one can pronounce it (Eyjafjallajökull, anyone?), second is a Blue Lagoon full of Asian tourists soaking in its milky-blue, silica-rich thermal waters, and third, Game of…

Hamsi Season

Istanbul is my place. I always wait impatiently to pack my bag and land at Ataturk Airport. This is the place that mesmerizes me with its organized chaos, crazy drivers, highly demanding housewives, imams calling to prayers, service and food. Before the trip I plan my meals in the tiniest details, waiting for my taste…

Godthaab Bryghus

Greenland will take you by surprise. Not only by the views of towering icebergs calving into fjords under the midnight sun, or the vast tundra where musk oxen roam like prehistoric ghosts amid colorful wildflowers but also by the fresh fish, hauled straight from the Davis Strait and grilled with a simplicity that lets the…

Peruvian Ceviche

The country of Machu Picchu and 4,000 types of potatoes. Peru’s Incan citadel perched high in the Andes is a testament to ancient engineering, its stone terraces and temples shrouded in mist, overlooking the Urubamba River’s serpentine gorge. We began our ascent with a luxurious train ride on the Hiram Bingham or a similar scenic…

Strukli

In this winter time of the year, my steps led me to Croatia. I have wanted to visit this country for quite some time now. In particular, my curiosity peaked when I read about the oysters on the Croatian coast. I cannot remember where exactly I read it, but oysters there are apparently supposed to…