In two nights we tried a mix of eats in Andorra, from Thai street food and pizza in Canillo to coffee ice cream and a medieval-themed tavern. A stop at Borda Vella gave us a taste of local flavours too.

A quick food tour through Bucharest took us from craft beers and wood-fired pizza to historic cafés, hearty Romanian classics and indulgent gelato.

From grilled chicken at a locals’ favourite to port tasting by the river, and even a birthday dinner in the Douro Valley, our time in Porto was full of good food and memorable moments. It wasn’t about chasing the fanciest plates, but about enjoying honest flavours that made the trip feel special.

Here’s a taste of my Lisbon trip with flaky pastéis de nata, smoky cuttlefish, juicy bifanas and more. Just honest, simple bites that made me fall for the city’s food scene.

We stopped in Vila Nova de Gaia for a port tasting at Burmester, one of the oldest and most respected port houses. After sampling a crisp white and a smooth tawny, I actually know what I’d order at a wine bar — and even bought a bottle to take home.

Two nights in Carcassonne gave us more than medieval walls and cobblestones. The real highlight was diving into traditional French dishes that felt like a warm hug on a plate. From accidental bakery refuge to hearty cassoulet dinners, here’s what we ate and loved in this historic town.