Welcome to my “Dear Foodie Fam" blog! I'm Dixie! My love language is food and I like to share it with my hubby, my family and friends new and old!Can't wait to share my voyages with you, too!
All in Travel
I had so much fun eating in Jordan! If you are traveling through or visiting Jordan and you love food, here is a list of the Jordanian foods I recommend you try not to miss! These dishes include national dishes (some rooted in Bedouin culture) as well as dishes you may find through out the Levant (spread by Ottoman rule).
I've shared posts about houses of worship that were not mine and 11 countries later, I finally get to write about my own pilgrimage. This is my experience visiting the Jordan River’s famed Bethany Beyond the Jordan Jesus Baptism Site. I've briefly been to Saudi Arabia and saw waves of ardent pilgrims. I understood the significance but not the immensely personal, non physical healing pilgrimages offer. I totally appreciate that now. 2019 really was out here choking me and those I love. I say this in all heart-wrenching honesty: I do NOT know how I could've made it out without this memory.
Petra, Jordan is an ancient city and one of the seven wonders of the world. It’s a huge tourist destination I suggest everyone needs to see! I’ve been asked over and over for tips on visiting so here we go!In this post. In this post: About Petra, Petra Visitation Tips, About Petra’s Animals, Major Points to See/Visit Along and Off the Trail, What to Wear, Stores, Stops and People and Photo Tips.
Headed to Paris, France? These are my SUPER TIPS for the visiting the Musée du Louvre! The Louvre is HUGE. It’s the biggest museum in the world but SO worth juicing! As an art history fan, I spent months gleaning websites, blogs and youtube videos (all sourced) for this info but most of these tips I collected visiting the museum over several days. Learn some basic history on the museum. Learn about admission info (free admission and the Paris pass). Find out the best times to void crowds and the best of many entrances to access the museum through! Even get tips on eating in the museum! You can even see my suggested art pieces listed by wing to make your navigation easier!
Learn about Spain’s notorious alcohol side dish! Before traveling to Spain, I heard somewhere that tapas are free in Spanish bars. Dutch heard somewhere that tapas are not free. Who’s right? …Well, both of us. In this post, learn about tapas basics, free tapas, cheap tapas and tapas in Madrid, Spain. Tapas culture in Spain is regional, but this could be a good place to start thinking about how to best enjoy this delicious tradition!
We often look back at Madrid as one of our happiest times together. That includes eating together! Here is a list of places I would highly suggest eating at in Madrid! Grab some amazing late night dessert, explore a universe of tapas and eat at the oldest functioning restaurant in the world!
Eating in Spain is one of my favorite food memories and experiences of all time. As an eater, I think all food lovers should try their best to get out to Barcelona or Madrid to eat their heart out! Here is a list of the Spanish foods I recommend for any foodie visiting Madrid and Spain! These include tapas, dishes, local, regional and national dishes and drinks! They include food like the notoriously world famous Jamón Ibérico to the humble fried potato ball (croquetas)!
