The Malaya in Sydney is an institution, renowned for its vibrant Malaysian and Singaporean flavours. Established in the 1960s, it continues to impress with signature dishes like chicken and pork satay’s, char kway teow, and beef rendang, and all served with warm, attentive service that keeps diners returning. This post may contain affiliate links, to…
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Classic Vietnamese at Phở Pasteur, Sydney.
Phở Pasteur is a beloved Vietnamese eatery famous for its cuisine, generous portions, and fast service, a go to spot for authentic, comforting Vietnamese dishes in the heart of the Sydney. It thoroughly takes me back to the times I have spent in Vietnam. This post may contain affiliate links, to read more click here….
Eating Fugu: The Dangerous and Daring Delicacy of Japan
Do you ever have that feeling where you suddenly think, should I really be doing this? Kind of like the first time you went skydiving, bungee jumping or zip lining (I’ve only done one of these things and probably won’t do the others…Can you guess which one I have done?). I am, however, a little…
VIP Lounge #39 – Shanghai Pudong Airport.
I had a seven hour layover at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport, and like many seasoned travellers, I opted to spend it in an airport lounge, specifically, the VIP Lounge 39. Operated by Plaza Premium, it also serves as the designated lounge for Air France, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links…
Casa Di Mio Pizzeria, Halle, Belgium.
Experiencing the sinking realisation as we prepared to settle our dinner tab in Halle, Belgium, the waiter’s words hit us: “We only take cash.” Brett and I exchanged a glance, both armed only with cards, a moment of panic ensued… Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links which help sustain this blog, support my travels,…
Früh Am Dom, Cologne, Germany.
Früh am Dom is a traditional brewery and beer hall located near the Cologne Cathedral (Dom) in Cologne, Germany. It is known for its Kölsch beer, a light and crisp ale brewed in Cologne, which is served in small glasses called Stangen. The brewery and beer hall offer a lively atmosphere where locals and tourists…
Turkish delights! The delightful flavours of Türkiye!
We all have our kebab preferences, right? Mine is a chicken kebab with lettuce, onions, NO tomato, add cheese with garlic sauce. Imagine my horror one day when my housemate of almost 10 years brought me home a kebab with beef, lettuce, onion, tomato, and chilli sauce. Poor guy hasn’t heard the end of it…
Ba’ghetto, Rome, Italy.
Ba’ghetto is a chain of Jewish restaurants found across Italy, and tonight, my friend Brett and I are dining at the Rome location, standing as a renowned Jewish restaurant in the area. It blends Jewish-Roman cuisine with Middle Eastern traditions, offering modern interpretations of classic recipes. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links allows me…
Trattoria Enzo e Piero, Florence, Italy.
After perusing the menu online, my choice is set, and I am looking forward to savouring the unique flavours of gnudi, kind of like a large gnocchi or dumpling . But when I order on this Friday evening, I am given a strange look…. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links allows me to sustain…
Grapes on a Pizza? Cancino Restaurant, Mexico City.
I’m in Mexico City catching up with some dear friends Craig, his husband Jim and their friend Abraham. We had all arrived the evening before and after dinner and drinks, it was a late start the following day. We wander not far from our hotel and stumble across Cancino which serves a variety of pizza’s….
The McNifica from McDonalds, Mexico City.
Regular readers will know whenever I travel I usually make a quick stop at a McDonalds, I have this obsession with finding out what they offer and if the old fave’s taste the same in other countries! It just so happens that a lot of readers like my McDonalds posts from India and Spain, so…
What happens in Xochimilco, stays in Xochimilco. Xochimilco, Mexico.
I can hear you trying to say Xochimilco (three times), don’t worry, I don’t think I pronounce it right either. With free flowing tequila, mesquite and beer, I am advised, ‘what happens in Xochimilco, stays in Xochimilco’ and I think you will understand why. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links allows me to sustain…
El Lugar Del Mariachi, Mexico City.
I speak very little Spanish but I work out the name of this restaurant, ‘el lugar del mariachi’, translates to ‘the place of mariachi’. I am out with friends Craig and Abraham at this traditional Mexican restaurant in Mexico City featuring fare from around the country (and of course a mariachi band). Mariachi is a…
Nourish by Avata – Vegetarian Restaurant – Kathmandu, Nepal.
Full disclosure here – I am a carnivore. While I have tried many times to go vegetarian, or even pescatarian but I have found some restaurants to be very lacking in their herbivore offerings. And what is the point of only having one choice of a vegetarian meal? Of course countries like India and Nepal…
Lunch On Board The Sun Princess.
Why do people take cruises? Sure you can unpack once with a variety of destinations included, theres the entertainment, theres the do everything or simply nothing factor, but I reckon most of all its the food. THE FOOOOOD! Want more FreakyFlier delivered to your inbox? Sign up at the bottom of the page! Recently I…
Salon iCare Airport Lounge – Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris
For someone that adores travel and loves flying, I’ve started to dislike airports, obviously not the plane spotting part, and I respect the security aspect but its the crowds, the kids, the people who suddenly have this dumbness about them, mostly though, it’s the inflated prices for food and drink. Want more FreakyFlier delivered…
FreakyFlier Travel Hacks – That Spare Change When Leaving a Country.
Each week I’d like to bring you a handy travel tip, Some you may have heard before, some may be old hat and some you may never of thought of. Some of these things I’ve read, some just came to mind, some are from you, my readers. Its happened to me a few times now…
Lunch On Board The Emerald Princess
“We’ve booked an inside cabin, but with a non-obstructed view” I overheard at the check in area, Um OK, you’re going to be disappointed, I thought to myself. My love of travel extends to all forms transport and I was recently invited to take a look around the Emerald Princess, the largest of the Princess fleet…
Qantas First Lounge, Auckland
“No, this way!” Bert said as I bounded into the Qantas Business Class Lounge. He was pointing to the ‘By Invitation’ door. On our recent trip to New Zealand, I flew Emirates Business Class on a Qantas flight number between Auckland and Sydney. I was travelling with my friend Bert, myself in Business Class and Bert…
Wellington to Sydney, QANTAS AIRWAYS Economy Class
Using points, I’d requested an upgrade from Economy to Business Class which unfortunately was declined probably as this route is heavily used by politicians travelling from New Zealands capital, Wellington. That was ok, the flight was under 4 hours so I was content with trying the Economy Class product on this sector. There is a…
QANTASLINK Sydney to Dubbo Bombadier Dash 8 – Q400
It was to be a sequin and glitter free weekend when my friend Bert and I decided to get out of Sydney over the Mardi Gras weekend. Yes, we were heading to Dubbo in Regional New South Wales and we flew on one of the Qantas group of companies smallest aircraft a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, operated…
Matty Somewhere 