Travel and food go together, hand in hand. More often than not, in order to experience a culture its best you let your taste buds do the talking. And while traveling is still restricted due to Covid-19, there’s no stopping us from couch surfing, as we seek out travel and food inspiration on Instagram.
Our most recent find is Wandering Helene, an American wandering and documenting her travels in Europe, with special focus on ancient castles and local dishes. “I didn’t travel or move abroad to start a travel blog,” admitted Helene on her website, “it was just always a passion of mine that was just part of my life and now I document it for everyone to see. I want to share all of the bits of travel and living in a new culture attempting to navigate the written and unwritten social rules.”
Currently based in Slovenia, her posts also dive into Slovenian culture. “Did you know that Idrijski Žlikrofi is the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010?” she writes in a recent post. “Slovenia has since protected 14 wines and 16 products through the EU program. Products that qualify will be designated with a label and this is to ensure the authenticity. All products with the label are made specifically to the guidelines; including which ingredients, where they come from, and how it is prepared.”
Another Instagram post shows Helene enjoying a meal with a view of Logar Valley, which she describes as one of Slovenia’s best kept secrets. If you’re planning a European road trip in the distant future, make sure you follow her for some inspiration:
