Cravings and Destinations

20/03/2023

There is no food more quintessentially Japanese than sushi. Despite the fact that it originally started in South East Asia as a process of fermenting fish with vinegar, salt, and rice -- sushi has become Japan’s most iconic cuisine and its popularity has spread so widely that the word sushi is recognized anywhere in the world today. A food that is performed with perfection, rather than simply made -- this cold, firm fish combined with rice, sauce, and other ingredients is not just a meal to be eaten, but a dish to be savored.

15/07/2022

A variety of street food carefully laid out on top of a cart by a vendor stationed in Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea in preparation for its famous night market — where locals and tourists all over the world experience mouth-watering array of street foods ranging from sweet and savory to spicy.

Myeongdong is a large pedestrian-friendly zone which is considered not only Seoul's shopping capital, but also a street food paradise for food lovers to explore and make the most of its gastronomic delights.

11/05/2021

If you are looking for the quintessential milk and cookie experience, the traditional chocolate chip cookie will always be the best pick.
When paired with milk, these treats maintain their rich chocolatey flavor while their chewy (or even crunchy), caramelized exterior soaks up the cream — creating a uniquely sweet, velvety, melt-in-your-mouth experience; making this combination a longtime fan favorite.

To know more about the history (accidental origin) of the world famous chocolate chip cookie, head over to the link below:

https://www.cravingsanddestinations.com/post/the-accidental-origin-of-the-chocolate-chip-cookie

07/05/2021

Cambodia's Angkor Wat is an architectural masterpiece and considered as the world's largest religious monument ever built encompassing an area of 402 acres. Originally constructed as a personal mausoleum for the Khmer King Suryavarman II and as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it was converted to a Buddhist Temple towards the end of 12th century. This UNESCO World Heritage site is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture and continues to be a venue of religious pilgrimage for Buddhists in Cambodia and around the world.

04/05/2021

Whether you'd like to relax on a private balcony while gazing at the calming ocean view or take a dip in a cozy pool after strolling along the famous white beach of Boracay, Ambassador in Paradise Resort, Station 1 Boracay Island provides ultimate comfort and luxury for selective tourists who desire nothing but the best a resort has to offer.

01/05/2021

"Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home."
– J. K. Rowling

This phenomenal scale of Hogwarts Castle is an iconic feature of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a theme park in ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン / Universal Studios Japan (USJ) designed by Universal Creative from an exclusive license with Warner Bros. Entertainment. The area is based upon the Harry Potter media franchise which adapts the elements from both J. K. Rowling's original novels and Warner Bros.' film series.

29/04/2021

Exquisitely tender and unbelievably light on the tummy, Lucia’s pork sisig literally made us call for a couple of extra rice.

Sisig is a special cuisine that originated from Pampanga and can be found in almost every Filipino restaurant. It is traditionally served on a sizzling hot-plate that contains parts of a pig’s ears, cheeks, snout, and belly which were sautéed with onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, and chicken liver. In a non-traditional way, however, this dish can oftentimes be topped with egg or mayo.

28/04/2021

If you are looking for a restaurant which could serve you fried calamari with the lightest, crispiest, mouth-watering coating over the most tender squid rings, you have to head over to Italianni's Philippines and we kid you not, you'll be fascinated with its taste! Lightly coated with seasoned flour, then fried and served with homemade marinara sauce; this appetizer literally makes every dish extra special.

Calamari, otherwise known as "squid" in Italian and undoubtedly considered as one of the most popular appetizers served in restaurants, has long been a staple food source in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe regions before it quickly spread into North America as a popular deep-fried dish in 1975.

26/04/2021

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw seafood (commonly tuna or salmon) sliced into thin pieces and often eaten by dabbing a little amount of wasabi onto it before dipping each piece in a small dish of soy sauce. Japanese chefs consider sashimi as one of the finest cuisines in Japanese formal dining and recommend that it should be eaten first before the other strong-flavored dishes affect the palate.

24/04/2021

There is something incredibly magical about the thought of living in the middle of the forest where the enchanting creatures and elements were also believed to have dwelt as it gives us a nostalgic flashback to our childhood fantasies of secluding ourselves in one. Even as adults, the idea of being isolated in nothing but woodland and lush fields which provide life-giving oxygen is still quite fascinating.

From the dreamy forest cabins to their cozy guesthouses called "Casitas," you'll always have a sense of space, comfort, and serenity in Lucia’s.

22/04/2021

A photo of welcome signage in different languages located in the Central Plaza of 남이섬 - Nami Island which we captured back in 2016.
Who else has Nami Island at the top of their list of places to travel to once this is all over?

21/04/2021

Tourists often seek out Club Paradise Palawan's white sand beach, striking turquoise waters, and top-notch service with one thing in mind: to completely experience serenity and laid-back luxury.

09/04/2021

Nothing says happiness like having an overloaded Beef Quesadillas from Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina because not even this lockdown can interfere with our cravings!
Generously stuffed with meat and cheese, and then served with thick cut fries on top; there is no question why this flavorful dish is loved by so many people.

07/04/2021

Originally called as, “Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookies,” it’s still difficult to imagine that the chocolate chip cookie, one of the world’s most iconic and beloved sweet treats, was actually invented by accident.

Ruth Wakefield unexpectedly ran out of nuts (though another version of the story claimed that she ran out of baker’s chocolate) while trying a variation on a butterscotch dessert and decided to replace them with chopped-up bits from a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar by just letting it fall in the...

06/04/2021

There is just an unparalleled satisfaction when we get to feast on some of our most favorite Filipino foods wrapped or served using banana leaves.

Get to know why it has been a long-standing tradition in the Philippines and other Asian countries like India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand through this article.

Philippines has a long-standing tradition of abundantly serving food on banana leaves during special occasions like festivals and family gatherings which symbolizes togetherness and equality, and is considered auspicious especially in the provinces, popularly known as, "binalot." Binalot is a way of...

26/03/2021

Reminiscing its pristine white sand beach, crystalline ocean views, rustic style villas, and exceptional service — we can't help ourselves at the moment but just to mentally stroll along the beautiful shore of Club Paradise Palawan in Dimakya island, Coron, Palawan.

21/03/2021

A majestic view of the skyscrapers that lit up the Osaka skyline in the south of Umeda Sky Building.
Considered as one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, the Umeda Sky Building is comprised of two 40-story buildings connected at the top by a ring-like observatory deck from which you can experience a panoramic 360-degree aerial view of downtown Osaka and its surroundings.

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16/03/2021

We casually took this low-angle photograph of coconut palm trees while strolling along the shore of Boracay Island (in Malay, Aklan, Philippines) on a beautiful, sunny morning.
These trees thrive in sandy soils with high humidity, warm temperatures, bright sunshine, and regular rainfall. Although coconut palm trees need the humidity and moisture of a tropical or subtropical environment to survive, it is actually the most widely grown palm tree in the world.

27/02/2021

Buffalo Wild Wings is known for Wings, Beer, and Sports; however, if anyone of you gets the opportunity to visit them, we recommend that you try their Juicy Steak Burger!

Buffalo Wild Wings’ Juicy Steak Burger comes with a thick burger patty, multiple slices of sirloin steak, pepper jack cheese, an onion ring (on top) and they said that you can have your choice of signature sauce; the sauce we chose to take on was of the Honey BBQ variant — their standard sauce for this burger. The buns were soft, the sauce itself was really tasty, but what really made this burger pop was the combination of and the change in texture between the patty and sirloin steak which truly provided a nice diversity of meat!

We never planned in reviewing or promoting any of their dishes as we just wanted to have a quick lunch over there, but when a chain produces a quality dish that deviates from the standard, it certainly must be recognized; and that is what Buffalo Wild Wings has done here.