Food
Casanova wrote in his memoirs that he was ‘extravagantly fond of good food’, a passion the legendary author and romancer no doubt inherited while living in Venice. Venice remains in Expedia’s top 5 Italian destinations, and whilst it doesn’t have the foodie reputation that Florence or Rome do, the city remains the heart of the Italian… Continue reading Venice On A Plate – The City’s Food History
When you tell someone you are going to Amsterdam (which is in our top 5 of European destinations booked by Expedia travellers), they invariably think you have put together an itinerary of peep shows and herbal highs. But sticking to the red-light district means you miss out on seeing a city that is home to… Continue reading Guide to Amsterdam Street Food
Being a business city, Milan can sometimes be overlooked as a tourist destination. We see most Aussies and Kiwis travelling to Milan in September (coinciding with Fashion Week), and they discover it’s a cultural gem – home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, one of the best soccer teams in the world and a buzzing… Continue reading Milan’s Coffee Culture
Having growing over 40% in bookings last year, Expedia travellers to Peru generally venture during prime trekking seasons in June, September, October and April. However there is so much to do in Peru that people sometimes overlook the food. But missing out on the country’s ceviche shacks, indigenous ingredients, sugar-loaded churros and barbecue skewers would… Continue reading Taste Trail – Lima and Cusco’s Best Eats
Kiwi travellers are known for their adventurous spirit. We like to get off the beaten track and get out there. Expedia’s travellers aren’t wasting precious holidays, we’re spending more time in countries close to home such as Sri Lanka and Laos. If you’re on the road for a few weeks, the last thing you want… Continue reading Staying Healthy While Overseas
Bali appealed to our traveller spirits – we wanted diverse culture, to get off the beaten track and some much needed down time. However, with a young child we also wanted somewhere that wasn’t too long a flight (Bali is 7 hours from Sydney), felt safe, was easy to get around and child friendly. Bali… Continue reading 5 reasons Bali is one of the hottest destinations for families right now
Put on your sensible shoes because this is a whirlwind itinerary that includes lots of shopping! I used to live in London. But now when I go back to visit, I must be ruthless for I no longer have the luxury of weeks to see all my favourite things. So here is my perfect two… Continue reading Two perfect days in London
For a while I lived in the Irish capital, backpacking, pulling pints (as many Australians do) and spending my free time hunting out live music. I’d grown up in folk festival session bars and spent almost every St Patrick’s Day of my life wherever music was happening, so Dublin was somewhat of a mecca for… Continue reading Notes from a Dublin Trad Session
When tourists head to Australia, they know they want to see Sydney’s stunning Opera House, the red-dust beauty of the outback, the underwater charms of the Great Barrier Reef. But what about Melbourne? Expedia’s second most popular Australian city in terms of bookings might not be bursting with iconic Aussie attractions, but take a few… Continue reading Meet the Neighbours – Melbourne’s Food and Drink Hot Spots