Blog Posts for Culinary

  • Best places to eat Belizean food on Caye Caulker

    By Guest blogger on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 10:48am , 0 comments

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  • What's it like to trek Machu Picchu? See for yourself

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 04/05/2012 - 2:06am , 0 comments

    Our legendary film crew have done it again, this time capturing the essence of Peru as they join a Gecko's small group tour. 

    Take a look at their footage, and be prepared to want to book a trip immediately! You can really feel what it's like to be there, and get a great sense of the group's elation as they finally make it to the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu.

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  • Where to eat in Marrakech

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 11:02am , 0 comments

    You'll smell Marrakech before you've had a chance to taste it. The air around Djemaa el Fna square is filled with the scent of aromatic tagines and freshly squezed orange juice. It's the sort of place you can follow your nose, safe in the knowledge it will lead you somewhere special.

    The beauty of a day spent in the souqs is that you'll quickly work up an appetite. There's no shortage of places to eat, but here's three that all offer something different:

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  • Celebrate Thai New Year: Recipe for thai green curry

    By Ashlee Lorenz on Fri, 13/04/2012 - 4:26am , 0 comments

    If you’re heading to Thailand in April, Thai New Year (also known as the Songkran Festival) is an occasion full of customs, traditions and celebrations to look out for. This three day event is held from the 13-15 April each year and renowned for bringing joy and happiness to all those who take part. Here's a rundown of what happens each day of the festival:

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  • Eat, shop and party in Hong Kong!

    By Marissa Cooke on Tue, 10/04/2012 - 2:45am , 0 comments

    With it’s eclectic mash-up of cultures, international shopping mecca status, and cutting edge art and style vultures, there are more reasons to visit Hong Kong than ever in the Year of the Dragon.

    Here are our shopping, food and nightlife picks:

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  • Food on safari

    By Jessica Scott on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 12:45am , 2 comments

    I went on safari in Africa not expecting much. Well, let me clarify. I expected lions and zebra and cheetahs, oh my! But when it came to thinking about the food I’d be eating well...I didn’t really give it a thought! 

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  • 5 of the top winter drinks worldwide

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 19/03/2012 - 9:00am , 0 comments

    It's always winter somewhere in the world. And often, it doesn't matter how hot the temperature is you will never turn down a good quality hot drink. Whether it's a thick, creamy breakfast drinks, a lovely spiced wines or a fruity punches, there's plenty of places around the world to get your fix:

    Japan: Kuzuyu

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  • Japanese Anpan recipe

    By Marissa Cooke on Wed, 14/03/2012 - 10:49am , 0 comments

    Nothing says Japan like sushi, anime, Mt Fuji and... anpan, Japan's unique twist on the humble donut.

    Anpan is a tasty bun filled with sweet red bean paste that was first invented in 1875 by a man called Yasubei Kimura, who lost his job as a samurai and started a bakery. In 1874, he moved to Ginza in Tokyo and renamed the bakery Kimuraya, which is still a Ginza institution.

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  • The perfect day in Cape Town

    By Erin Aldersea on Fri, 09/03/2012 - 9:00am , 0 comments

    South Africa's mother city sits in one of the world's most stunning locations, with the massive Table Mountain within easy reach and beautiful beaches on the doorstep. One day isn't nearly enough time to take in all the sites of this cosmopolitan and historic city but the following itinerary will help you get the most out of your time if you only have one day in Cape Town.

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  • Gecko's ladies celebrate International Women's Day

    By Erin Aldersea on Thu, 08/03/2012 - 11:07am , 0 comments

    To celebrate International Women's Day today we've asked the ladies in the Gecko's Head Office to tell us about their adventure travels and their ultimate girls holiday.

    This year's theme is Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures and we think travel is the perfect way to do this - who doesn't feel inspired for the future when they are discovering new destinations? And what better way is there to connect with your friends than to travel together? Happy travels ladies!

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  • A recipe for the perfect Indian meal

    By Sarah Yates on Wed, 07/03/2012 - 4:36am , 0 comments

    Traveller Sarah Yates shares her how to guide for getting the most out of Delhi’s culinary scene when staying with a local family...

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  • My Overland Indochina trip with Gecko's: Part 2

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 06/03/2012 - 9:00am , 2 comments

    Here's Part Two of our interview with Natsumi Kami, who just came back from the Gecko's Overland Indochina trip. You can read Part One here.

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  • My Overland Indochina trip with Gecko's: Part 1

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 05/03/2012 - 11:19am , 0 comments

    Natsumi Kami recently went on the Overland Indochina trip and came back raving. She was so excited to share her stories that we've been able to put together a two-part blog!

    Read all about Nat's travels, including her feelings on group travel, visiting a third world country and how she felt about eating a huntsman!

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  • The top 5 reasons to checkout South Africa

    By Ashlee Lorenz on Wed, 29/02/2012 - 10:39am , 0 comments

    South Africa's diversity is difficult for most countries to match, from the scenic vistas of the Drakensberg Mountains to witnessing waddling penguins on the Cape... it's a tough destination to beat.

    With so many great reasons to visit South Africa here are our top 5 reasons to make sure this enticing country is right up there on your must-see travel list!

    Stunning scenery

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  • Koeksisters - the delightful South African pastry

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 29/02/2012 - 8:56am , 0 comments

    South Africa is probably best known for its rich, hearty, rustic cuisine. Mouthwatering dishes are piled high with meat and fresh vegetables, ssmothered in decadent sauces that will leave you content for days.

    But when you're ready for a sweet treat, you can't go past the traditional koeksister. These gooey, sweet, syrupy, sticky pastries are crisp on the outside and soft inside and get their name from the hissing sound you'll hear when they hit the hot oil.

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