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Archive for February, 2011

Food In Australia

Hostel, motel and hotel accommodation is readily available in most Australian cities and tourist destinations. Smaller towns usually have a selection of motel rooms available at a number of venues. Accommodation rates are broadly comparable, if perhaps slightly less expensive than their equivalents in Europe or North America. often Pubs in small towns will offer an amount of rooms available. (more…)

Food In Africa

Tanzania and Kenya are the most popular destinations for tourists on a safari. Both countries have a wide variety of tourist hotels, from backpackers’ campsites to five-star establishments. There are a number of guesthouses that offer private rooms both with shared bathrooms and self-contained rooms. As long as you don’t mind basic accommodations, there is no need to spend more than $100US per night on a hotel or hostel. In less touristy areas, lodging can be found for as cheap as $5USD per night. Be wary of bed bugs, though – it may be advisable to purchase insect spray and bring along your own sheet if you plan to travel very cheaply. (more…)

Food In Europe

Hotels in Western Europe come in 4 categories from 1 to 4 stars. This is the official rating given by the Ministry of Tourism, and it is posted at the entrance on a blue shield. Rates vary according to accommodation, location and sometimes high or low season or special events. (more…)

Food In Asia

One of the best developments in India, China and South-East Asia in the past decade has been the increase in luxury boutique-type options offering international standards of service and comfort, and flavored with regional accents – like beautiful craftsmanship and ancient traditions (we’re talking Ayurvedic masseurs on tap) – which means that the continent is now a very desirable destination for the visitor wanting relaxation and pampering. (more…)

Food In America

By far the most common form of lodging in rural United States and along many Interstates is the motel. Providing inexpensive rooms ($30-$150 per night) to automotive travellers, most motels are clean and reasonable with a limited array of amenities: telephone, TV, bed, bathroom. Motel 6 is a national chain with reasonable rates ($30-$70, depending on the city). Super 8 Motels provide reasonable accommodations throughout the country as well. Reservations are typically unnecessary, which is convenient since you don’t have to arbitrarily interrupt a long road trip; you can simply drive until you’re tired then find a room. (more…)

The Hungry Planet

Peter Menzel and his wife, the documentary filmmaker and writer Faith D’Aluisio, launched themselves on a project to explore world eating habits. “The Hungry Planet: What the World Eats” (Ten Speed Press, November, 2005) portrays in pictures and words what foods average families in 24 countries procure and consume — everything from milk and meat to cornmeal and frozen corndogs. (more…)

Eating Out When Travelling Abroad

A large part of a holiday’s enjoyment is defined by the food that is eaten when there. Travellers spend quite a proportion of their time looking for places to eat, before they even get to their destination. Most tourist books such as Lonely Planet and the Rough Guide include sections on good places to eat for a number of price ranges. People plan to visit this or that place because it has an eating place that sounds nice. Tourists also find nice places when they’re travelling, then go back to them again if they can (or sometimes they can’t, because there are too many good places…). (more…)