Liesel embarks on a journey to the country of over 7000 islands, the Philippines. From the serene to the seedy, she combs through metro Manila discovering the food; this culinary spectrum includes bouncing around trying the popular fast food joints, meeting the local experts such as blogger Cheryl Tiu, a taste of history at the world's oldest Chinatown
Americans are accustomed to Thai food but what you get in mainland Thailand is quite different than the local Thai joint in California. Which is better? Liesel embarks on a mission in Bangkok to understand the essence of what true Thai food is all about
Liesel pinballs around a city known for its gastronomy, the forgotten hub of British East India trading company, Kolkata. From trying out what the bustling city's vibrant street food scene has to offer, to the lesser known gems, including, venturing into India's only Chinatown and sampling their delicacies.
This investigative mission starts off in the sin city atmosphere of the Vegas strip. After a gluttonous stint at a generic buffet, Liesel is inspired to do a road trip to find iconic gems in the state of Nevada. From ghost towns, to monstrous foodie challenges, to hole in the wall dive bars in the middle of nowhere, this trip has it all.
Italy is a vacationer's paradise. The food, the people, the sights and sounds, the history! But are the tourists doing it right when it comes to the trying out authentic food in Rome?
To understand the food of this region, Liesel explores the quaint sea-side town of Rimini and the hugely impressive Bologna. It's a tale of discovering local foodie passion that allows Liesel to hunt for truffles and try her hand in making her own gelato, a the world's only Gelato University!
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