Category: Food & Culture

Taking a trip to the Philippines? Whether you’ll be relaxing on a beautiful white-sand beach in Cebu, trying interesting new delicacies in Bicol (I’d recommend the super sweet and refreshing dessert called “halo halo”!), or embarking on any other adventure under the hot Filipino sun, knowing some key Tagalog (the national language) words and phrases might just come in handy.

You may think it’s too early to think about Christmas, but there’s no better time of the year to start planning your trip to one of the world’s best Christmas markets. As early as November, Christmas markets around the globe open their doors, and invite travellers to discover this amazing tradition. Dating back to the 15th century, delicious food, Glühwein (mulled wine) and incredible arts and crafts set the tone for this whimsical atmosphere.

Travelling can be a great opportunity to see the world, but it can also have some negative effects on the environment. The world is experiencing what is considered a climate emergency. The United Nations announced that global temperatures are rising at abnormal rates and are getting close to what scientists warned would be “an unacceptable risk.” This doesn’t mean you should stop travelling altogether.

Our world may look a little different now, but that doesn’t mean our taste buds have to suffer. We’re all missing the warm, tropical beaches that once filled our vacation calendars, but why not bring them into your home, with a few beach-inspired recipes from around the world?

Featuring more than a third of the nation’s population as well as its biggest city, Ontario is what many people outside of Canada think of when envisioning the Great White North.

New Orleans, Louisiana: the rich, hot and hearty base of the American melting pot. Home of the Saints, the birthplace of jazz, and a marvel of international architecture, you can easily spend a vacation here endlessly feeding your intellectual and cultural curiosity.

What’s better than cheersing to “Drink Wine Day”? And with it quickly approaching, I’m inspired to share some amazing wine-related experiences I’ve been lucky enough to have while travelling outside of Canada.

Despite its Hallmark holiday status—teddy bears, shades of pink and boxes of chocolate lining the shelves—Valentine’s Day also has different meanings for many people around the world. It doesn’t always have to include over-the-top presents or luxurious dinner dates to show your appreciation for the one you love.

Ayngelina Brogan is a globetrotting foodie and entrepreneur who runs Bacon is Magic, a food blog with many readers from around the world.

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