Sifnos is known for its food culture, but the food is also closely connected to another of the island’s strong traditions – ceramics. During our days on the island we managed to try local specialties like mastelo, revithadas, chickpea balls and melopita, find some really charming restaurants and visit potters who still keep the old craft alive.
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The cinnamon bun has followed us from childhood kitchens to cafes, work meetings and travels – and sometimes all the way to friends on the other side of the world. But how Swedish is it really, who came up with Cinnamon Bun Day and how did cinnamon from the other side of the world end up in perhaps our most beloved coffee bun? Here are 30 things about the cinnamon bun that made us see the little bun with completely new eyes.
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There are plenty of restaurants on Naxos, not least in Naxos town where the selection ranges from traditional Greek tavernas to hip rooftop bars and restaurants with food from different parts of the world. During our days on the island we managed to try several different restaurants, while of course we took the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with some of Naxos' local specialties.
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Yellow, golden and absolutely delicious. Chanterelles are often called ”the gold of the forest”, and for many, the hunt for the yellow mushrooms is part of late summer and autumn. But did you know that chanterelles are difficult to grow, that they live in close collaboration with trees and that Swedes have not always been as fond of mushrooms as we are today?
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Majestic mountain ranges, forests stretching across the horizon, and hiking trails with views into two different countries are great for those who love the outdoors. But how do you attract those who would rather spend their late summer at the bar or in a hotel armchair?
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The crime is committed on Smögen. We have just arrived on the Bohuslän coast, and we are of course planning to taste the seafood of the west coast. But we also happened to have a package of frozen red crayfish with us, which we now enjoyed with a view of the Smögen coast. The question is, is this actually a bit sinful...? Sort of like ordering falukorv at an Italian restaurant?
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Norwegian food is about much more than salmon and brown cheese. There are traditional lamb and fish dishes, local cheeses, freshly baked goods from farms and bakeries, sweet waffles and of course the occasional Kvikk Lunsj in your backpack. In this guide, we go over what to eat in Norway – and list 25 Norwegian dishes and specialties to look out for.
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Some places are experienced not just as landscapes but more as moods that you slowly slip into. Northern Germany is one such place. A landscape where the fog rolls in over the embankments as if it had a soul of its own. Where trains glide through marshland and windswept coastal communities with the same monotonous rhythm as a drawn-out electronic piece of music from composer Michael Hoeing's epic album "Departure from the Northern Wasteland".
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After several days along the Norwegian south coast, we arrived in Grimstad – a town that quickly became one of our favorites. Here we were greeted by white wooden houses, narrow alleys, a lively harbor and several really nice dining experiences. We also had the opportunity to visit one of Norway's most well-known craft breweries.
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When we travel by motorhome, we often try to find places where we can experience more than just a parking space. That's why we booked an overnight stay at Dirdalstraen farm shop, which is one of Nortrip's hosts. It was one of those stops that stayed in our memory – not just for the view, but above all for the people and the genuine feeling.
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