BEST of Cuba food : Ropa vieja!
Ropa vieja. Cuba seems poised to become a greater tourism destination, but the infrastructure is still severely lacking and we continue to be concerned about the severe controls over internet access in Cuba. Ropa vieja a la cubana could easily be considered Cuba’s national dish. Ropa vieja, which is spanish for “old clothes”, is a…
BEST of Cameroon food : Shrimp Ndole !
Shrimp Ndole. Since Cameroon comes from the Portuguese word for “shrimp river”, it is only fitting that our featured dish for the country be the shrimp Ndole, made from essentially from peanuts, shrimp, and vegetables. “Ndole is one of the national dishes of Cameroon. The Ndole is like the Cameroonian flag revered by her children…
Border search exception : confiscating your cellphone is legal!
Border Search Exception. International travelers, be forewarned: the US federal court decision announced on New Year’s Eve did not seem to attract a lot of attention, but its impact should be of interest to all of you. The court upheld the government’s right, at the borders, to inspect and copy the contents of travelers’ laptops…
BEST of Croatia food : Crni Rizot, black cuttlefish risotto!
Crni Rizot Best of Croatia food : Crni Rizot, black cuttlefish risotto! . Recipe from Saveur.com for Croatia’s black cuttlefish risotto, crni rizot ! SERVES 6–8 INGREDIENTS 6 cups homemade fish stock or store-bought 6 tbsp. olive oil 5 medium shallots, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 lb. raw cuttlefish or squid, cleaned and sliced…