Our Top 5 Restaurants for the Best Indonesian Food in Amsterdam

An elaborate rijsttafel - many rice dishes - in a restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands.

When you think about food in Amsterdam, your mind probably skips straight to cheese, herring, and beer. But think again. Indonesian cuisine is to the Netherlands what Indian curry is to Britain. And with good reason! Indonesian food…in Amsterdam? Like many European countries, the Netherlands has a colonial history with a lot to answer for. […]

16 Typical Foods from Valencia No Trip Would Be Complete Without

Small mussels (clochinas)

Typical foods from Valencia include everything from mouthwatering seafood to delicious desserts. As the third-largest city in Spain, Valencia attracts millions of tourists every year. Its sunny Mediterranean climate and prime beach location on Spain’s eastern coast make it an ideal vacation hotspot. However, exploring the local gastronomy is a must while you’re there. Don’t […]

The Paella Spots in Seville that Locals Love

Figuring out where to eat in Seville with kids can be tricky, but one thing that's sure to be a hit is Spanish rice!

If there’s one food many visitors to Spain immediately seek out, it’s paella. However, the iconic rice-based dish isn’t as common throughout the peninsula as many tourists seem to think. In fact, it’s more of a regional specialty that hails from the city of Valencia on Spain’s east coast. Outside of Valencia, many restaurants hawking […]

All About Spanish Rice: Arroz Caldoso, Paella & More

Plate of seafood paella served with a whole shrimp and mussels

 Paella is just the beginning when it comes to Spanish rice dishes! Depending on where in the country you are, the type of pan your rice is cooked in and the ingredients it contains, rice can go by a huge range of names here in Spain. Making sure you know which words to look for […]

Paella in Valencia: Our Top Picks (& How to Spot the Good Stuff)

Stovetop with paella pans and paella cooking with shrimp and chef's hands in the background of the kitchen

If you’re dead-set on eating paella when you visit Spain, you’re not alone. Paella is probably the most famous Spanish food throughout the world, and one countless visitors to Spain have on their bucket lists. But while you’d be forgiven for thinking that paella is a staple at restaurants and in homes throughout the country, […]