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4 day Wayanad itinerary | Wayanad travel guide
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4 day Wayanad itinerary | Wayanad travel guide

WannabemavenJune 10, 2023September 16, 2023

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  • Mercado de San Miguel is one of Spain’s most popular food markets in Madrid.

It dates back to 1916 and has evolved over the years into what it is today: a gourmet tapas market. There’s food everywhere you look, from fresh seafood and Spanish cheeses to pastries, olives, Iberian ham 🥩 and lots of wine.

We spotted some fresh oysters and tried them with a generous squeeze of lemon. We’d seen this on several travel shows, where the hosts casually put raw oysters straight into their mouths, and here was our opportunity to try them the same way.

Our reactions, though, tell a different story. 😂🦪🍋

Would you try them?
  • Mercado de San Miguel is one of Spain’s most popular food markets in the capital, Madrid.

It dates back to 1916 and has evolved over the years into what it is today: a gourmet tapas market. There’s food everywhere you look, from fresh seafood and Spanish cheeses to pastries, olives, Iberian ham 🥩 and lots of wine.

We spotted some fresh oysters and tried them with a generous squeeze of lemon. We’d seen this on several travel shows, where the hosts casually put raw oysters straight into their mouths, and here was our opportunity to try them the same way.

Our reactions, though, tell a different story😂🦪🍋

Would you try them?
  • About a month to go before I head back to the Western Indian Ocean, Africa. A girl can dream. 🌊
  • La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
  • La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
  • Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
  • You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
  • Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
  • Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
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Mercado de San Miguel is one of Spain’s most popular food markets in Madrid. It dates back to 1916 and has evolved over the years into what it is today: a gourmet tapas market. There’s food everywhere you look, from fresh seafood and Spanish cheeses to pastries, olives, Iberian ham 🥩 and lots of wine. We spotted some fresh oysters and tried them with a generous squeeze of lemon. We’d seen this on several travel shows, where the hosts casually put raw oysters straight into their mouths, and here was our opportunity to try them the same way. Our reactions, though, tell a different story. 😂🦪🍋 Would you try them?
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Mercado de San Miguel is one of Spain’s most popular food markets in the capital, Madrid.

It dates back to 1916 and has evolved over the years into what it is today: a gourmet tapas market. There’s food everywhere you look, from fresh seafood and Spanish cheeses to pastries, olives, Iberian ham 🥩 and lots of wine.

We spotted some fresh oysters and tried them with a generous squeeze of lemon. We’d seen this on several travel shows, where the hosts casually put raw oysters straight into their mouths, and here was our opportunity to try them the same way.

Our reactions, though, tell a different story😂🦪🍋

Would you try them?
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Mercado de San Miguel is one of Spain’s most popular food markets in the capital, Madrid. It dates back to 1916 and has evolved over the years into what it is today: a gourmet tapas market. There’s food everywhere you look, from fresh seafood and Spanish cheeses to pastries, olives, Iberian ham 🥩 and lots of wine. We spotted some fresh oysters and tried them with a generous squeeze of lemon. We’d seen this on several travel shows, where the hosts casually put raw oysters straight into their mouths, and here was our opportunity to try them the same way. Our reactions, though, tell a different story😂🦪🍋 Would you try them?
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About a month to go before I head back to the Western Indian Ocean, Africa. A girl can dream. 🌊
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About a month to go before I head back to the Western Indian Ocean, Africa. A girl can dream. 🌊
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸 It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade. We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive. If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September. (Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸 Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade. We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive. If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September. (Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
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Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.” Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes. What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
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You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
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Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
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Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went. Should I do a Part 2?
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Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
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