Maria Kennedy

Maria Kennedy is the managing editor at Travel for Food Hub. Maria is on a full-tilt mission to share local food and travel inspiration. When she is not writing about food and travel, startups or social media, she is enjoying her time with her boys in sunny Spain.

5 Item ideas to go tax-free shopping in Tokyo

tax-free shopping in Tokyo

If you have visited Japan before, you would know that Tokyo is a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. But if it is your first time in the Japanese capital, the variety of quality brands can be overwhelming. Knowing what to buy and where to get the best deals will be critical to benefit from the opportunities of tax-free shopping in Tokyo. …

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Insider tips on learning Spanish in Mexico

Learning Spanish in Mexico

Before you go onto think that “living a language” is the best way to learn it, let me correct you in the politest manner possible. That, my friend, is not 100% true. Or at least, not for everyone. Why do I say that? Because I have personally tried this theory. And I can say from experience that when I was …

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Jackfruit: the Perfect Vegan Alternative to Hog Roasts

Jackfruit vegan alternative

If you’re looking for a substitute to a traditional hog roast, jackfruit might be the perfect meatless alternative. Jackfruits are the largest tree-borne fruits in the world, weighing up to 100 pounds. The average fruit is upwards of 25 pounds! Find out why they are the perfect vegan alternative. Jackfruit trees originated in southwest India and spread to south and …

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8 Best Things To Eat In California

Eat In California

California is often a go-to location for tourists exploring the states, and there certainly is no shortage of things to do. You will never find yourself bored while visiting this popular destination. And this beautiful state of the West Coast has also so much to offer to foodies and wine lovers. From San Francisco wine tours to delicious foods that …

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European Food Names Literally Translated into English

Food Names Literally Translated

Ever wondered why for some food names we’ve just adopted the foreign word for it and not translated it literally into English? This infographic is going to tell you why… When you discover the literal translations of these foods, you’ll completely understand why we didn’t translate them. Appliance manufacturers CDA have taken some popular dishes from around Europe including France, …

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4 Location-Based Tips to Improve Your Coffee Shop

Siphon vacuum coffee maker at your coffee shop

Everyone knows the effect coffee has on people. Some people need it to properly function throughout the day while others need it to get their attitudes in check before facing the world. Whether you’re the one needing the coffee, the one avoiding people who haven’t had their coffee, or if you own your coffee shop you understand the important role …

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Types of Cooking Grills You Must Know about

Grilled beef steak with grilled vegetables on serving board block after being prepared on cooking grills.

Having a cooking grill can help us make a number of amazing dishes at home. And if you look for grills, you would find so many options that you would only be more confused as to which one to buy. If you’re buying a grill for the first time or planning to replace your older cooking grill with a new …

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Best Five Restaurants in New York City

Buildings around Madison Square Park, where some of the best restaurants in New York City are.

Deciding where to eat on a trip to New York can be overwhelming with thousands of delicious food options throughout the city. While street vendors and holes in the wall can be cheap and satisfying, nothing beats a true upscale fine dining experience. These five restaurants in New York City are your best bets for a memorable experience that’s worth …

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Top 5 Foods to Eat in Cusco, Peru

White lama standing in Machu Picchu lost city ruins in Peru. If you are there, you can't miss the chance to eat in Cusco.

The gastronomy of Cusco is characterized by its great taste created with the combination of a series of Andean ingredients. Most dishes you will eat in Cusco are cooked with quinoa, corn, chuño (freeze-dried potato), olluco (root and leaf vegetable) and chalona (dehydrated lamb meat) or charqui (dried, salted meat) among others. When you visit the beautiful region of Cusco, …

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5 Amazing Things to do in Santa Monica

Couple having fun with their Husky dog. Skating in the seafront is one of the best things to do in Santa Monica, California.

If you haven’t visited Los Angeles before, you probably have the picture of Santa Monica in your head as the beach and the famous pier full of people obsessed with their physical image. And it is true. You will see lots of incredibly fit people trying to make their way into the world of cinema. But the truth is that …

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