Blog - Where in the World is Lianna

Travel to French Guiana

Travel to French Guiana, an overseas territory of France located in South America. A mix of cultures and launch site for EU Space Agency

Recipe for hazelnut macaroons, a simple and tasty French dessert biscuit. Experiment by replacing with almonds or leaving out the chocolate

Travel to Suriname, a former Dutch colony, in the north of South America. From the capital of Paramaribo to the Amazon jungle

Recipe for Coventry God Cakes, a triangular, puff-pastry version of mince pies with slits to represent the Holy Trinity. Given to godchildren

I was fortunate to attend a few events of the Milano 2026 Winter Paralympics, para ice hockey and para biathlon. Impressive and inspiring!

Recipe for pepper pot, a fragrant and spicy stew usually with beef, pork or lamb made around Christmas in Guyana. Served with rice or bread

Travel to Guyana, a country on the north coast of South America sometimes called the land of six peoples and HQ of the Caribbean Community

Recipe for Coquito, a creamy rum and coconut-based cocktail that is a tasty version of eggnog from Puerto Rico. Serve well-chilled!

Naples Street art is a mix of murals, graffiti, and sculptures. Near the Maradona mural is a vibrant area with lots of street art.

Recipe for Orange Salad from Morocco, a sweet dessert that is topped with almonds, walnuts, raisins, honey, cinnamon and coconut cream