Sips & Bites
Welcome to Sips & Bites—our little corner where we chat about all the grub and drinks we actually enjoyed while wandering around. No food critics here, just honest stories about the pubs, cafés, markets, and wine tastings that caught our eye (and our stomachs). Whether it was a cheeky pint, a surprising street snack, or a lovely meal shared with friends, you’ll find it here - just real, simple, and tasty.
Just sharing the tasty stuff we tried on the road - no pretence, just good food and drink.
What We Ate in Sliema, Malta
Discover the best of Sliema through food. We tried traditional Maltese pastries, Neapolitan pizzas, Lebanese dishes and classic pub meals. Here’s our delicious culinary journey in Malta’s waterfront town.
What We Ate in Valletta: Best Cafés, Food Hall & Local Flavors
Explore Valletta through its food and drink! From pastries at Caffe Cordina to craft cocktails at Kapitali, tuna ftira at Dolce Peccati, and Filipino flavors at Pinoy Street Food in Is-Suq tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market)—a foodie’s guide to the Maltese capital.
What We Ate in Larnaca
Two nights in Larnaca gave us just enough time to enjoy icy spritzes, traditional Cypriot dishes, and sweet treats by the sea. From tavern classics like tavas and kleftiko to fresh loukoumades and lemon sorbet on the promenade, here’s what we ate (and drank!) in this laid-back coastal city.
What We Ate in Salamanca
We spent one day and night in Salamanca exploring its golden streets and sampling the city’s best flavours. From a slice of traditional hornazo at Viandas to sweet convent cookies and a relaxed dinner in Plaza Mayor, Salamanca proved to be just as memorable for its food as for its history.
What We Ate in Andorra
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.
What We Ate in Bucharest
A quick food tour through Bucharest took us from craft beers and wood-fired pizza to historic cafés, hearty Romanian classics and indulgent gelato.
What We Ate in Porto
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.
What We Ate in Lisbon
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.
What We Ate in Carcassonne
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.