September 2021 - Where in the World is Lianna

Travel to Israel

A guide to travel to Israel based on my three visits in 2018-19, and good advice from my local friends. Rich history, culture & great food!

A recipe for Arroz de pato, the Portuguese version of duck rice. Accentuated by fresh oranges and chourico sausage.

A short guide to travel to Panama. In particular, Panama city, the Panama canal, and some surrounding nature.

A recipe for koeksisters from South Africa. These are fried, braided doughnuts soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. Crispy outside, soft inside

A short guide for travel to Jordan, highlights including Petra, Jarash, Wadi Rum and Mount Nebo. History, culture and beautiful nature

A recipe for empanadas de pipian, a dish from Colombia made of a corn meal dough and filled with a peanut and potato mixture. Colourful and spicy!

A short guide to travel to Latvia, and the capital city of Riga. A beautiful and easily walkable city, with a good mix of old and modern

A recipe for groundnut soup, from Sierra Leone. Simple, fragrant and hearty served with rice. Recommended by my friend Mahmud.

A short guide to travel to Nigeria and particularly Lagos. I was lucky to visit my friend Donna in 2018 for a locals’ sightseeing experience