
Travel makes the world go round. Nope! Don’t you think so? Well, if you factor in all the jobs in the airline industry, food sector, insurance sector and more that would be lost if people stopped travelling, then travel actually does make the world go round a tiny bit.
Me? I’ve still got a zillion places on my list of where I need to go. Saving and budgeting for them is tricky. Picking just one place out of a dozen is tricky. And nope, I’m not going to say you can quit your job and travel the world like a lot of gurus seem to be saying these days. Maybe that works for them, it doesn’t work for me.
For me, I work 12 hours a day, 20 days a month, and then spend the rest of the month either blogging or traveling. So yep, I work. Gotta fund the travels some way, and what better way than earning a living by the sweat of my brow. Okay, nope, I don’t sweat while working, I’m not into hard labour. I’m a freelance writer and a pen for hire if anyone needs me. You can ping me at abby@thewingedfork.com if you have some work for me.
But I digress. I do that often, don’t I? Anyways, what I was saying was that there are a lot of places on this big beautiful planet of ours to see. And although I’ve not been to all of them; I have been to some. And I love writing about those places.
I love telling about the quirky things that happen when I travel, and about how a certain city or town made an impression of me. Did you know that I ate worms in France? I mean forget horse, snails and other things. I ate those too. But worms? Really? Anyways, that was my first ever travel post. If you’re going to head over and read it, be gentle, remember it was my first post.
I also had fun writing about falling off a kayak in Mallorca, hearing ghost voices in Austria, eating brettlejause at a buschenschank in Graz and waking up in an igloo in India.
Sometimes I also write posts because I hear people asking the dumbest questions. If you want to know why I wrote the facts you must know about the Colosseum in Rome, click here.
And then there are times I write about must do things in a certain city. Just because they’re too awesome to not go on a list somewhere. If you’re wondering about what to do in Aveyron & Lozere, Graz, Feldkirch, Mumbai, Goa, and a few other places, we’ve got you covered.
My sis contributes to my blog off and on. So if you’re looking for a tiger safari in Ranthambore or Pench National Park, or watching lions mate in Kenya, read my sister’s posts here. Friends have written about Nahargarh Fort, Northern lights in Sweden, swinging off Hackett Nevis, hiking the Blue Mountains and Tongariro National Park more.
These are some of the places on my must-visit-soon list, because my friends have written great articles about them: Vietnam, Rotorua, Northern Ireland, Dagestan and Vilnius.
And have you ever wondered about what food or drink you must try in a particular city? Well, my friends and I have a few options for you. Here are street food you must eat in Europe, street food in India, desserts and dinners in different cultures, and but naturally what to drink in different cities. You can’t leave a city without trying their most prized local liquors and foodie flavours can you?
Of course there’s a lot more to discover, like the most beautiful churches in Europe and other amazing churches in the world, and more. But we’ll leave you to discover that on your own. Just leaf through the blog and read what you like. And don’t forget to leave a comment. I love reading reader’s comments.
Or find posts by location!
Africa
National Parks
My top ten favorite parks in Kenya
Fucking Fantastic! Watching Lions mate in Maasai Mara
Nairobi: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Fairmont Norfolk
Mamba! Crocodiles at Haller Park, Mombasa, Kenya
Diverse African Cuisine
One Wine Day in SA!
What’s for breakfast in your culture?
What’s for dinner in your culture?
What’s for dessert in your culture?
Churches on the African Continent
Amazing Churches Across the World
Most beautiful churches in Europe
Europe
Hills & Mountains
Seegrotte’s underground Blue Lake, and the tale to go with it. Gluck Auf!
2 things I didn’t like about Mount Vesuvius
Cuevas Del Drach : A main attraction in Mallorca
By the Seaside
I lost my apple twice: Misadventures in a Kayak
Where shall we go snorkelling?
Seegrotte’s underground Blue Lake, and the tale to go with it. Gluck Auf!
Cuevas Del Drach : A main attraction in Mallorca
Resorts and Lodges in Europe
A lovely stay in Rome at B&B RomaInterrazza
Autumn stay at the Austria Trend Europa Wien
European Cuisine
Brettlejause with Stefanie and Rupert at Buschenschank Schaar
J’ai mangé des vers! (Eating worms and 3D Fun at Futuroscope)
Majorcan Paella Mixtas: A lazy Sunday lunch with a traditional feast
Goose : A golden egg in Rome
Dinner at K + K am Waagplatz in Salzburg, Austria
The best ice creams in the world – Local favorites from across the globe
What’s for breakfast in your culture?
What’s for dinner in your culture?
What’s for dessert in your culture?
Monuments, Forts & Castles
7 Things you must know before visiting the Colosseum
Most beautiful churches in Europe
Cities, Towns & Countries
Vienna Woods, Heiligenkreuz, Mayerling and scary voices
Puy Pariou, Un Puy D’Auvergne
What do you do in Amsterdam when called for a last-minute business trip?
7 Must dos on a weekend break to Northern Ireland
Reasons we visited Feldkirch, and didn’t love it, but still liked it!
Reminders from Wood : A visit to L’Eglise Russe de Prieure Sylvanès in Aveyron, France
10 days of Christmas hidden in Occitanie’s Aveyron and Lozère regions
Off the Beaten Path in Dagestan
Sweden on my mind : Northern Lights Photography Trip
By a Baker’s Dozen : 13 things you must do in Graz, Austria
Edinburgh on a plate: My personal guide to this Scottish City
Why you should visit Vilnius, Lithuania
Inspirational Series
Inspiration Series : Going Nomad – Maegan and Elise
Inspiration Series : Weekend Nomad – Gareth
Inspiration Series : Becoming a Freelancer, When This Was Almost Unheard Of – Cris
Inspiration Series : Solo Travelling Nomad – Melissa
Inspiration Series : Nurse around the world – Gemma
Inspiration Series : Becoming Bilingual – Jamie
Inspiration Series : Fearless Goal Setting – Alison
Asian Adventures
National Parks & Reverse
Pench Tiger Reserve, India : The land of The Jungle Book
Ranthambore National Park : Spotting tigers and cubs on safari
Hiking in Chandoli National Park
Chiang Mai: Travelling to the Gem of the North
Hills & Mountains
Indian hill stations you must visit at least once
Bryant Park in Kodaikanal, India
Manali trails with Enchanted Outings : Snow, Igloos and Winter Fun
Backwoods Mountain Camp in Hamta Village, Manali, India
How to build an igloo : Lessons in the Manali snow
By the Seaside
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka
Palolem in South Goa, India : Why should you visit?
Visiting Eilat in Israel
Discovering the Dead Sea region
Forts & Castles
Nahargarh Fort: Abode of Tigers
How the majesty of Masada awed me
Cities, Towns & Countries
13 Things to do in Vietnam : Baker’s Dozen Series
Mumbai(Bombay) City Guide: India’s City of Dreams Through my Eyes
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka
13 things to do in Singapore : Baker’s Dozen Series
Jerusalem – The Old City, Eternal City
Asian Cuisine
What’s for dessert in your culture?
What’s for dinner in your culture?
What’s for breakfast in your culture?
Indian Street Food You must Taste
East Indian Cuisine and Recipes
East Indian Bombil Pickle (Sukha Bomblache Lonche)
East Indian Mango Chutney like Aam Murabba, Chunda or Varenye
Honey Balls or Snow Balls: East Indian Series
East Indian Kadmat or Cuchumber Recipe
Goat Tripe – Vajri Khudi Curry : East Indian Series
Easter Eggs, Bonnets & Chicken : East Indian Series
Traditional Christmas Sweets : East Indian Series
Special East Indian Chicken Tope : East Indian Series
Cooking up a Sorpotel Pav : East Indian Series
Of Vajri Curries and Trotters Khudi : East Indians?
Restaurants & Cafes
Aromas Cafe in Juhu, Bombay, India
Brunch at Elco Pani Puri Restaurant, India – Lovin’ my Bombay Series
Chocolicous Café Olé in Puducherry
Resorts and Lodges in Asia
Pench Jungle Camp : A night in the forest
Lebua Lodge : Lush luxury near the Amer Fort wall
A mid week retreat at the Retreat
Inspirational Series
Inspiration Series : Nurse around the world – Gemma
Inspiration Series : Solo Travelling Nomad – Melissa
Independent Young Nomad : Inspiration Series – Jeremy
Inspiration Series : Going Nomad
Australia & NZ
National Parks & Reserves
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island, New Zealand
Blue Mountains, Katoomba: Hiking escapes near Sydney, Australia
Hills & Mountains
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island, New Zealand
Blue Mountains, Katoomba: Hiking escapes near Sydney, Australia
Cuisine
What’s for breakfast in your culture?
What’s for dinner in your culture?
What’s for dessert in your culture?
Monuments, Forts & Castles
Amazing Churches Across the World
Cities, Towns & Countries
The AJ Hackett Nevis Swing, Queenstown, New Zealand
Top Things to do in Rotorua, New Zealand
America : North & South
National Parks & Reverse
From Expats to Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
Hills & Mountains
From Expats to Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
Cuisine
Let’s talk about Ice Cream
What’s for breakfast in your culture?
What’s for dinner in your culture?
What’s for dessert in your culture?
Monuments, Forts & Castles
Amazing Churches Across the World
Cities, Towns & Countries
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Honolulu, Hawaii
Irish Hills, Onsted, Michigan – Memories and more
North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii : Things to see and do
Inspirational Series
Inspiration Series : Going Nomad – Maegan and Elise
Inspiration Series : Nomad with a camera – Deines
Inspiration Series : Becoming Bilingual – Jamie
Inspiration Series : Fearless Goal Setting – Alison
Random Listicles & Travel Tales
Bizarre or Weird? What was the most peculiar thing someone said to you while travelling?
Of bras and things – Stories of traveling boobs
J’ai mangé des vers! (Eating worms and 3D Fun at Futuroscope)
Amazing Churches Across the World