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5 Best Restaurants in Puglia: Feast for the Eye and Tongue

Ahh Italian food! Looking for the best restaurants in Puglia? You will not get disappointed. Puglia is where it all comes together: amazing food, stunning beaches, historical sites, unspoiled nature and ancient traditions. Whatever you came to Italy for, Italian food is definitely in your top 3. These are 5 great eateries you will want to check out during your holiday in Puglia: 1. Trattoria Terra Madre – Alberobello Organic farm-to-table Italian home cooking. Credit: trattoriaterramadre on Instagram What’s better than a restaurant that grows its vegetables in the garden outside? Organic, seasonal and fresh, Trattoria Terra Madre is the ultimate farm-to-table restaurant located in the traditional Trulli village of Alberobello in Puglia. You can sit outside on the terrace overlooking the vegetable garden. On the menu, you will find delicious antipasti made with fresh veggies and served beautifully. It’s innovative, healthy and yummy. Not to be missed! Trattoria Terra…

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Best Places to Eat in Sydney: 8 Restaurants You’ll Love

If you are looking for a great place to eat in Sydney, you won’t be disappointed! Sydney has a huge variety of amazing restaurants, pubs, and cafes in different areas all around the city. From the busy CBD area in the middle of the city, to the peaceful seaside suburb of Manly on the northern beaches, read on to find out more about the best places to eat in Sydney! 1. Potts Point Aerial cityscape of Sydney Blackburn Cove, Darling Point and Double Bay suburbs. Real estate property in luxury suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Urban housing and development Located 3 kilometers east of the Sydney central business district, Potts Point is home to some of the best restaurants Sydney has to offer. From BYO dumpling houses, to fine-dining experiences, Potts Point has a huge variety of restaurants and delectable cuisine for you to choose from. Top Suggestion: Paper Bird Restaurant…

Chiang Mai Guide

Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai: 10 Options for a Delightful Meal

Food is an important matter when holidaying in exotic Thailand. Why? Well, the local food is divine! The Thai Kitchen bursts with excitement, spiciness, rich flavours and colours. Nobody gets enough of it! Chiang Mai may be the cultural capital in Thailand, it has also got a fantastic restaurant scene going on. Wonder where to eat? Check out our picks for the best restaurants in Chiang Mai: 1. Khao Soi Khun Yai Credit: dontree_m via freerangestock We have all heard about the traditional Tom Yum soup, green curries, red curries, masaman curries and pad thai but when travelling to the north of Thailand, you just have to try the local dish that goes by the following name: khao soi. It is a mix of crispy and soft boiled egg noodles with beef or chicken cooked in a creamy coconut curry. Where to get the best version of this local Northern…

Bali Dining Options

The best seafood restaurants in Jimbaran

One of the main reasons many travelers flock to Jimbaran is to munch on delicious seafood at the famous Jimbaran Bay. The freshly caught fare from the ocean is available every day and served at lively, lovely restaurants at the beach, giving you the best view of Bali’s magical sunset. The seafood restaurants are located right on the beach with tables set out on the sand. With the sea breeze, the sunset and the mouthwatering food, Jimbaran Bay has everything you could possibly want for a romantic evening out with your loved one. It’s also perfect for a memorable dining feast with the family! The starry night sky above combined with the city lights reflecting on the ocean makes the atmosphere truly magical! Out of all the seafood restaurants sitting next to each other on the beach, which one should you choose? Here’s our pick of the best seafood restaurants…

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“Open Sesame” to discounts and offers at the best Bali restaurants and spas

“What’s for lunch?”, “Where should we go for dinner?” “Is it family-friendly?” Sound familiar? These questions don’t just haunt you when your stomach starts to rumble or when it’s your turn to pick a spot for a family lunch, they are relentless and creep into your holiday even when it’s clear there are about 10 restaurants on the street to choose from. If you ask us, it’s especially harder when restaurants in destinations like Bali have been extensively reviewed and photographed through everyone’s favourite FOMO app, Instagram. There’s a secret to selecting the best restaurant or spa experience in Bali that doesn’t need too much googling or jumping on trip advisor to research and read reviews- just ask a local, and that’s what we did! We asked our local friends in Bali and most importantly, we asked ourselves. The Villa Finder team live and breathe the Bali life so are…

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Uluwatu Travel Guide for Families: 6 ways for parents to unwind and 6 activities to keep kids entertained

Beach fun, surfing, sunsets, playtime, music, monkeys, food, and cultural experiences – you’ll find it all in Uluwatu. Upcoming, trendy and yet incredibly laid-back and fun-loving, Uluwatu is located in the southern tip of Bali (the little tip at the end when looking at a map of Bali Island). From the airport, it’s about 30-45 minutes away and is home to one gorgeous white sand beach after another – the very best on the island! A great place for a memorable family getaway in Bali. The ultimate beach destination in Bali Every beach in Uluwatu is like a tiny paradise of its own with perfectly white sands, turquoise bays, awesome surfing waves and cool beach bars. The beaches are hidden away at the bottom of high limestone cliffs. Some of them are easily accessible while others are a bit harder to reach, but all the more rewarding. Uluwatu is popular…

Cambodia Dining Options

10 Delicious Restaurants To Try in Siem Reap

Where to Eat in Siem Reap Authentic and local Cambodian food is unlike anything in SouthEast Asia and if you consider yourself a bit of a foodie, you’ll have more than a few choices to fall in love with! Siam Reap is packed with many great restaurants and quaint cafes in every corner that it’s close to impossible to fit everything into your itinerary. To help you prioritise which ones to try out first, check out our list of 10 delicious restaurants to try in Siem Reap. Malis Restaurant With the aim of showcasing Cambodian cuisine in its glory days, Chef Luu Meng opened Malis Restaurant. The first branch in Phnom Penh is already a huge success, with the one in Siem Reap growing in popularity. Start here to kick off your Southeast Asian adventure with a taste of authentic Khmer cuisine! Malis has an extensive menu and is renowned…

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Where To Eat In Hakuba

A Hakuba Food Guide For Your Japan Travels Hakuba has no lack of dining venues and watering holes; during our trip, we discovered great ramen bars, hole-in-the-wall izakayas, cosy cafes and elegant French restaurants, to name a few. There are various villages spread out across Hakuba, so we’ve provided a short introduction to 7 villages (or districts), along with our top dining picks in our guide below: 1. Hakuba Station The area surrounding the Hakuba Station is bustling; you’ll find local amenities like banks, supermarkets and the post office, souvenir shops and plenty of dining options. Maeda – Maeda is a favourite among both locals and vacationers alike. Come here for the chewy soba or udon noodles and savoury broths. The tonkatsu is nicely crispy and tender, and makes a satisfying dish. Prices are affordable, and service is quick. 5054 Hokujo, Hakuba, p. +81 261-72-2295. Open 11am – 2pm daily. …

Bali Dining Options

For the Gram: 8 Cutest cafes in Seminyak You Must Check-in

The coffee scene is expanding in trendy, sophisticated Seminyak and there are more and more super cute, vintage coffee cafes opening up along the lively streets of this celebrated beach town in the south of Bali. We tracked down some of the cutest hot spots in town. Charming places to get a lovely breakfast with coffee in the morning or a delicious hearty bite in the afternoon. Places with bright colourful, vintage interiors, beautiful mural paintings, sweet cakes and laid-back atmospheres. Awesome places where you can turn to for your daily shot of caffeine, combined with a healthy detox juice and a piece of raw chocolate. Our pick of 9 cute cafes in Seminyak are highly Instagrammabe, too! 1. Kynd Community Colourful, charming and always busy from morning until closing time in the late afternoon. Kynd Community is a cool and trending plant-based cafe located in Petitenget. A great place…

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6 Best Wanaka Restaurants: Your culinary adventure awaits

Even for a culinary food journey, you came to the right place in Wanaka, New Zealand! The town is only small but there are lots of excellent restaurants to try out serving up all kinds of food, usually prepared with fresh, locally-sourced produce. Yum! Then, there are the local vineyards around Wanaka where high-quality pinot noir wines are made to compliment your fine-dining experience in the centre of town. When it comes down to food and drinks, we got your covered. Check out our favourite Wanaka restaurants below! 1. Relishes Cafe Let’s start with the most important meal of the day: Breakfast. The best place to go for breakfast in Relishes Cafe (brunch or lunch will also do if you prefer to have breakfast at your Wanaka Holiday Home!). Everyone raves about this charming lunch spot in town, serving modern cuisine all year round. Relishes Cafe even has a fireplace for…