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Top 13 Foodie Destinations Around the World

Travel planning for 2023? Here are the top foodie destinations for your bucket list.     PARIS, FRANCE Classics like Steak Frites, Magret de Canard, and Soupe a l’oignon from one of the world’s culinary capitals. You have probably heard plenty about Paris and its food scene – its classic wicker chair bistros, patisseries luring you inside with the aroma of buttery croissants and French fine dining. It's impossible to talk about any of these experiences without noting how strongly Parisians believe that Paris is unquestionably the historical and prevailing capital of international culinary art. See Paris food guide here.   SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN From avant-garde fine dining to pintxos bar crawls, be ready to eat your night away. Basque...

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How to get to Rome (Termini/City Center) from Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to City Center (Termini)? Take Mamakoo Rome Guide (Amalfi Coast also available) with you for must-try food, restaurants, cafes and bars recommended by local insiders! Summary 1. By bus Shuttle Bus: 40-60min (depending on traffic) / €7 ($7-8)Ideal for: Budget travelers, light travelers, train transfers (headed to a different city from Termini), Vatican City 2. By train Leonardo Express (Trenitalia): 30min / €8-14 ($9-16)Ideal for: All, unless you have 3+ luggages. 3. By taxi Regular taxi: 45-50min / €48 ($50)Hired pick-up service: 45-50min / €50-60+ ($55-62+)Uber Black and above: 45-50min / €70-120 ($70-125)Ideal for: Travelers with luggages, point to point transfer, higher budget, max comfort   1. By bus ($) Terravision SIT Bus Bus is the cheapest option that conveniently...

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🍦 What's the Difference? Ice Cream vs Gelato vs Helado

  🧡🍦Ice cream, gelato, helado. Are they different? 🍦 Gelato is typically made with whole milk and eggs and not whipped with air so it’s quite dense.⠀🍦 Ice cream is made with whipped cream so it’s fluffy.🍦 Helado, which means ice cream in Spanish, is extra special in Argentina and falls somewhere between Italian gelato and American ice cream.⠀Helado is made with eggs (instead of cream) but it's whipped, yielding a nice density like gelato's but doesn’t drip down like ice cream.⠀   Some Argentinean helado flavors are specifically from El Calafate, Argentina's southern Patagonian ice field. The Calafate flavor is made from "Calafate" berry and it is lightly sweet, fruity and refreshing!⠀When in Argentina or other Spanish speaking countries, try...

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How to get to Seoul from Incheon Airport (ICN)

ICN to Seoul (to Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, Seoul Station) Take Mamakoo Seoul Guide (Busan, Jeju Island also available) with you for must-try food, restaurants, cafes and bars recommended by local insiders! Seoul is a huge city (almost 6x Paris), and the mode of transportation could very well depend on where you're headed! Here is an overview of 3 most common ways to get to the popular areas with duration and prices (subject to change) from/to the airport. Tip: Use Naver Map app instead of Google Map to get around the city. English supported. Summary While all three options are evenly popular among locals and travelers, it is ideal to see which one will be the best option to the exact destination. Even as a...

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What to Buy in Barcelona Food Markets

** full Barcelona guide with must-try food, restaurants and bars available at Mamakoo   Summary  What Artisanal yogurts Iberico ham (Jamón ibérico de bellota) Valencia oranges (naranjas) Peaches (melocotón), nectarines (nectarina) and medlars (nispero) if you're visiting in the summer Conserved seafood (Conservas) - varieties in Spanish below Carmencita paellero paella seasoning Saffron for cooking (Azafrán) Olives and olive oil Where Large chain supermarkets Lidl (€-€€) Mercadona (€-€€€) Bon Preu (€-€€€) Veritas (€-€€€) (organic) Gourmet / Independent Colmado Quilez, Rambla de Catalunya Entre Latas · Conservas Gourmet Food hall markets Mercat de la Boqueria Mercat de Sant Antoni (newly renovated) 1. Artisanal yogurts Peach & passionfruit, strawberries, sugar cane (must-try) When in Europe, dairy products are must-try for their unique richness and interesting flavors....

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