Vienna Naschmarkt – A Mouthwatering Neighbourhood Market

The Naschmarkt, Vienna – Our Neighbourhood Market. Vienna, Austria. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

When we realised that the Vienna Naschmarkt, a mouthwatering neighbourhood market in Austria‘s capital, was just down the road from our apartment rental we knew that it would be perfect for what we’re doing on our our grand tour: going slow and local. Having a fresh food market five minutes away from us is our idea of … Read more

Embracing the Empanada – Buenos Aires’ Favourite Snack Food

Empanadas, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Embracing the Empanada, Buenos Aires' Favourite Snack Food. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

After a big slab of charcoal grilled bife (beef), our favourite thing to eat in Buenos Aires is empanadas. Although not in that order! In fact, many traditional parrillas or steakhouses offer a complimentary empanada to kick off a meal and whet your appetite while you’re browsing the menu and sipping a glass of Malbec. … Read more

Michelada Recipe – A Spicy Mexican Beer Cocktail with a Kick

Michelada Recipe – A Spicy Mexican Beer Cocktail with a Kick. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our michelada recipe makes the spicy Mexican beer cocktail that has a kick. If you haven’t tried a michelada before, you need to make one now. We sampled our first michelada at Mexico City’s La Lagunilla market and fell in love with this summery thirst-quenching drink for spice lovers. One of the best things about … Read more

Tokyo Take-Homes: Supermarket Snack Food Souvenirs

Tokyo snack food, Japan. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Supermarket Snack Food and Souvenirs.

I don’t usually do a Take-Homes post until we’ve been in a place for a while, but Tokyo’s supermarkets and mini-marts are crammed with so many scrummy snack foods, both savoury and sweet, that I’ve found it hard to resist grabbing an armful each time we’ve popped in for some Kirin. So, here’s what I’ve … Read more