Travel Archives - Rucksack Foodie

The Alternative-Scotland Trip #1: Glasgow Instead of Edinburgh

Visit Scotland with less crowds, better prices and more authentic experiences! For this edition i’m going to share alternative travel tips “Glasgow Instead Of Edinburgh”.

The Goddess of Butter aka St Brigid Patroness of Butter

Butter lovers prepare for the long story of why the first days of February are the time to celebrate a goddess and a saint with this ancient food and a recipe at the end. (Worth it, I promise!)

New Year’s Sky: Old Ways To See Future Days

Humans have found reasons for centuries to look to the sky for direction and answers to life. The harsh reality of winter survival during primitive …

Hidden Gem of Slovakia: Košice

On the surface it could be any typical, medieval, baroque’d up, European city but there is a fascinating history and importance to this eastern-most gem of Europe, Košice Slovakia waiting to be explored!

Tradition In Every Bite: Recipe for Slovakian Fazuľová Polievk

The steaming bowl of crimson with a hearty amount of beans, veggies & meat just under the surface was more than just soup! It was a representation of a peoples resilience to make do with little and prevail with distinctiveness … as food traditions are a community’s best cultural markers. This bowl of Fazuľová Polievk was Slovakia!

Austria Travel Tips

My visit to Austria barely scratched the surface of this immensely interesting and beautiful country. But with the recommendations I’ve provided below you’ll find some inspiring, budget friendly and time saving tips.