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Where to Eat Authentic Roman Pasta in Rome (Under €15) — A Local’s Picks
Italy, Rome, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 11/20/25 Italy, Rome, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 11/20/25

Where to Eat Authentic Roman Pasta in Rome (Under €15) — A Local’s Picks

Discover the four classic Roman pastas—Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, and Gricia—and the best places to try them in Rome, recommended by a local.

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What to Eat in Naples: Must-Try Dishes, Desserts, & Deep-Fried Goodies in the Birthplace of Pizza
Naples, Italy, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 11/17/25 Naples, Italy, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 11/17/25

What to Eat in Naples: Must-Try Dishes, Desserts, & Deep-Fried Goodies in the Birthplace of Pizza

Sampling Naples’ local and traditional cuisine is as important as visiting Pompeii or climbing Mount Vesuvius. In this guide, I share not only what to eat in Naples, but the backstory behind each and every bite.

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Best Coffee Shops in Florence for Digital Nomads and Students (Tested & Approved)
Florence, Italy, Europe, Coffee Shops, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 10/15/25 Florence, Italy, Europe, Coffee Shops, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 10/15/25

Best Coffee Shops in Florence for Digital Nomads and Students (Tested & Approved)

Whether you’re working or studying, Florence has more than a few spots that welcome the laptop-clad crowd. In this post, I share the coffee shops, study nooks, and cafe-restaurants that served as my “office” in Florence.

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How & Why to Make Chicken Kottu (a Classic Sri Lankan Street Food)
Recipes, Sri Lanka, Food & Drink, South Asia Amber Dunlap 6/20/25 Recipes, Sri Lanka, Food & Drink, South Asia Amber Dunlap 6/20/25

How & Why to Make Chicken Kottu (a Classic Sri Lankan Street Food)

After a recent craving for Sri Lankan cuisine, I turned to this recipe for Sri Lankan Chicken Kottu Roti by The Flavor Bender. Here's a peek at what it was like to prepare my favorite Sri Lankan dish for the first time at home.

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7 Essential Dishes You Can’t Leave Lisbon Without Trying
Portugal, Lisbon, Food & Drink, Europe Amber Dunlap 6/3/25 Portugal, Lisbon, Food & Drink, Europe Amber Dunlap 6/3/25

7 Essential Dishes You Can’t Leave Lisbon Without Trying

In this guest post by the culinary experts at Eating Europe, you’ll learn about the seven dishes you must try while in Lisbon, plus where to find them and what to sip alongside each.

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What to Eat in Cusco: 6 Must-Try Dishes & Drinks of the Peruvian Andes
Cusco, Peru, South America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 12/21/24 Cusco, Peru, South America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 12/21/24

What to Eat in Cusco: 6 Must-Try Dishes & Drinks of the Peruvian Andes

Cusco’s been adding its fair share of dishes and drinks to the Peruvian menu for centuries and these six are the ones to be sure to save room for.

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5 Cartagena Coffee Shops You Can’t Miss
Cartagena, Colombia, Food & Drink, South America, Coffee Shops Amber Dunlap 10/29/24 Cartagena, Colombia, Food & Drink, South America, Coffee Shops Amber Dunlap 10/29/24

5 Cartagena Coffee Shops You Can’t Miss

Cartagena is home to quite the collection of coffee shops, but after 2.5 years of calling this Colombian Caribbean city home, these are the five that rise to the top of the list.

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The Best Coffee Shops in Lisbon: A Guide for Nomads, Connoisseurs, & the Caffeine-Addicted
Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Coffee Shops, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 10/15/24 Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Coffee Shops, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 10/15/24

The Best Coffee Shops in Lisbon: A Guide for Nomads, Connoisseurs, & the Caffeine-Addicted

I'm letting you in on my favorite coffee shops in Lisbon, the spots that never fail for a good cup of coffee, with or without my laptop.

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Lisbon Food Guide: Where to Fill Up and Float Out in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 5/5/23 Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 5/5/23

Lisbon Food Guide: Where to Fill Up and Float Out in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s restaurant scene is the stuff of dreams - diverse, relatively cheap, and seemingly endless. This is my personal list of Lisbon’s best bites based my own hungry wanderings through the city of one too many hills.

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Oaxaca Restaurants: Where to Find the Best Local Cuisine
Oaxaca, Mexico, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 6/10/22 Oaxaca, Mexico, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 6/10/22

Oaxaca Restaurants: Where to Find the Best Local Cuisine

Food is (and should be) central to any trip to Oaxaca, and the options can be overwhelming without a bit of guidance. After nearly a full year of calling Oaxaca home, here are my picks for the 13 best Oaxacan cuisine-focused restaurants in Oaxaca.

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A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel, Food & Drink, North America Amber Dunlap 11/10/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel, Food & Drink, North America Amber Dunlap 11/10/21

A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca

Mezcal is never far from reach in Oaxaca. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved smoky spirit from what it is and how it’s produced to where to drink it and how best to experience mezcal while in Oaxaca.

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Join the Line of Locals at Oaxaca’s Most Popular Street Food Stalls
Travel, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 9/24/21 Travel, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 9/24/21

Join the Line of Locals at Oaxaca’s Most Popular Street Food Stalls

Street food is one of the best ways in to understanding and mingling with the local culture. I've sniffed out the best street food stalls in Oaxaca, including where to indulge in late night tlayudas to where to find the best esquites in town.

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Refresh Your Palate With a Non-Mexican Meal
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 7/23/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel, North America, Food & Drink Amber Dunlap 7/23/21

Refresh Your Palate With a Non-Mexican Meal

When that eventual craving hits for something other than tacos, tlayudas, and mole, this list of ten non-mexican food restaurants in Oaxaca will come in handy.

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