In Search of Deliciousness
@simonecannon.bsky.social
Food and travel blogger on Medium with a focus on cheap, delicious, slightly adventurous eats around the world. I've visited 79 countries and counting. All photos mine.
In the evenings in Japan, chain stores like 7-11, FamilyMart and Maruetsu Petit mark down anything that is expiring that day. This salmon dinner is now 558 Yen (about US$3.65). The food is still fresh since nothing is more than three days old #japan #budgettravel #salmon #foodsky #food #cheapeats
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 AM
In the evenings in Japan, chain stores like 7-11, FamilyMart and Maruetsu Petit mark down anything that is expiring that day. This salmon dinner is now 558 Yen (about US$3.65). The food is still fresh since nothing is more than three days old #japan #budgettravel #salmon #foodsky #food #cheapeats
Cherry blossom season (Hanami) is fast approaching in Japan and cherry blossom (Sakura) flavoured items are everywhere. The season runs from March to May, depending on region, but the blossoms only last for two weeks or so #cherry #cherryblossom #japan #foodsky #food #sakura #hanami #travel #pink
February 11, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Yesterday was my birthday, so I treated myself to some authentic Japanese sushi. At the food hall, the inexpensive trays included sea urchin, roe, raw red clam, raw shrimp, sea bream, yellowtail, tuna, mackerel and salmon #sushi #foodsky #food #japan #budgetfood #japanese #budgettravel #tokyo #fish
February 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Yesterday was my birthday, so I treated myself to some authentic Japanese sushi. At the food hall, the inexpensive trays included sea urchin, roe, raw red clam, raw shrimp, sea bream, yellowtail, tuna, mackerel and salmon #sushi #foodsky #food #japan #budgetfood #japanese #budgettravel #tokyo #fish
How do they make EVERYTHING so delicious in Japan? From a simple lotus root and burdock salad bought for US$2 from 7-11, for God's sake, to Kaiseki, the Japanese equivalent of haute cuisine at US$300 a person? Pork gyoza for breakfast is life altering #japanesefood #gyoza #foodsky #food #travel
February 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM
How do they make EVERYTHING so delicious in Japan? From a simple lotus root and burdock salad bought for US$2 from 7-11, for God's sake, to Kaiseki, the Japanese equivalent of haute cuisine at US$300 a person? Pork gyoza for breakfast is life altering #japanesefood #gyoza #foodsky #food #travel
Tokyo Skytree Food Hall. I couldn't decide which flavour of gelato to order so I asked her what her favourite was and she said "Roasted Sweet Potato". Huh. So I tried it and it was scrumptious. Who knew? #tokyo #skytree #gelato #foodsky #japan #food #fjapanese #travel #budgettravel #travelfood
February 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Tokyo Skytree Food Hall. I couldn't decide which flavour of gelato to order so I asked her what her favourite was and she said "Roasted Sweet Potato". Huh. So I tried it and it was scrumptious. Who knew? #tokyo #skytree #gelato #foodsky #japan #food #fjapanese #travel #budgettravel #travelfood
This week, I'm in Tokyo, Japan. I love the small plates here; I wander through the food halls and sample pork gyoza, squid salad, soups and anything else that looks tempting. Cheap and delicious! #japan #gyoza #foodsky #food #travel #budgettravel #cheapeats #japanese #tokyo
February 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
This week, I'm in Tokyo, Japan. I love the small plates here; I wander through the food halls and sample pork gyoza, squid salad, soups and anything else that looks tempting. Cheap and delicious! #japan #gyoza #foodsky #food #travel #budgettravel #cheapeats #japanese #tokyo
If you are not able to travel, don't despair! There are probably lots of great eats in your own backyard. Try a new cuisine (for you): Korean, Ethiopian, Armenian or try a new dish at a favourite restaurant. Pics: Bul Go Gi & Hae Mul Pa Jun #food #foodsky #budgeteats #travel #budgettravel #korean
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
If you are not able to travel, don't despair! There are probably lots of great eats in your own backyard. Try a new cuisine (for you): Korean, Ethiopian, Armenian or try a new dish at a favourite restaurant. Pics: Bul Go Gi & Hae Mul Pa Jun #food #foodsky #budgeteats #travel #budgettravel #korean
I was lucky to have a small kitchen in my apartment in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, so I visited the fisherman's stalls by the beach almost every day. Some fish were familiar, some weren't, but they were all freshly-caught and delicious #puertolopez #ecuador #foodsky #budgetfood #travel #fish #cook #food
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I was lucky to have a small kitchen in my apartment in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, so I visited the fisherman's stalls by the beach almost every day. Some fish were familiar, some weren't, but they were all freshly-caught and delicious #puertolopez #ecuador #foodsky #budgetfood #travel #fish #cook #food
Most countries offer inexpensive little nibbles to go with your glass of wine. In Venice, Italy, they're called Cicchetti and are served in bars called bàcari. Crostini is topped with whipped cod, sardines, marinated veggies or meatballs #foodsky #cicchetti #wine #italy #venice #budgettravel #travel
February 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Most countries offer inexpensive little nibbles to go with your glass of wine. In Venice, Italy, they're called Cicchetti and are served in bars called bàcari. Crostini is topped with whipped cod, sardines, marinated veggies or meatballs #foodsky #cicchetti #wine #italy #venice #budgettravel #travel
Don't forget to eat locally even when traveling. I have had some delicious and cheap meals like this fresh-from-the-sea seafood platter in Salinas, Ecuador. This large platter and a glass of local wine cost about US$6! #seafood #foodsky #travel #budgettravel #salinas #ecuador #food #budgeteats
February 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Don't forget to eat locally even when traveling. I have had some delicious and cheap meals like this fresh-from-the-sea seafood platter in Salinas, Ecuador. This large platter and a glass of local wine cost about US$6! #seafood #foodsky #travel #budgettravel #salinas #ecuador #food #budgeteats
Don't be afraid to be daring when you travel. I've been pleasantly surprised by jellyfish salad, cow stomach lining sandwich and kangaroo. These reindeer burgers are seasonal and served at a restaurant in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada #reindeer #burger #foodsky #streetfood #travel #yukon #eats
February 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Don't be afraid to be daring when you travel. I've been pleasantly surprised by jellyfish salad, cow stomach lining sandwich and kangaroo. These reindeer burgers are seasonal and served at a restaurant in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada #reindeer #burger #foodsky #streetfood #travel #yukon #eats
Visiting wineries is a great way not only to sample local wines, but to try unusual nibbles. Although U.S. winery tasting rooms can be pricey, they are surprisingly affordable abroad. At the Valdemar Estates Winery, Walla Walla, WA #valdemar #winery #nibbles #food #travel #wine #budget #travelfood
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I avoid tourist restaurants with a menu in multiple languages and instead, wander through the back streets in search of a family-owned local place. In Bologna, Italy, I found one with a hand-written menu and some of the best cappelletti I've ever eaten #pasta #italy #food #travel #budget #locavore
January 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to try different local cheeses. Garlic & Nettle and Scrumpy Sussex made with cider, herbs and garlic, both found in Chichester, England were delicious! #cheese #travel #food #chichester #lyburn #curdcure #traveltips #delicious #budgettravel #england
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to try different local cheeses. Garlic & Nettle and Scrumpy Sussex made with cider, herbs and garlic, both found in Chichester, England were delicious! #cheese #travel #food #chichester #lyburn #curdcure #traveltips #delicious #budgettravel #england
I discovered that there is a manga series about a food critic who is tasked to create the perfect Japanese menu. The series explores Japanese cuisine and culture through in-depth stories about specific dishes, ingredients, and culinary techniques #japan #oishinbo #travel #food #manga #japanese
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Who knew that Mexico had so many amazing bakeries? In San Miguel de Allende, bakers walk through the streets carrying trays of freshly baked goods from the old stone wood-burning ovens to the bakeries #travelfood #mexico #foodsky #sanmigueldeallende #bakery #bread #budgettravel #traveltips #food
January 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Who knew that Mexico had so many amazing bakeries? In San Miguel de Allende, bakers walk through the streets carrying trays of freshly baked goods from the old stone wood-burning ovens to the bakeries #travelfood #mexico #foodsky #sanmigueldeallende #bakery #bread #budgettravel #traveltips #food
Making takoyaki in Osaka, Japan, a popular Japanese street-food. They are made in a special ball-shaped mold and are typically filled with minced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion #japan #streetfood #traveltips #japanesefood #budgettravel #takoyaki #osaka #octopus #dumpling
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Making takoyaki in Osaka, Japan, a popular Japanese street-food. They are made in a special ball-shaped mold and are typically filled with minced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion #japan #streetfood #traveltips #japanesefood #budgettravel #takoyaki #osaka #octopus #dumpling
In Iceland, I relied on supermarket finds rather than pay insane restaurant prices. I would stock up on local specialties: skyr, tubes of fish roe paste, local bread and cheese, anything that looked tempting. It's a great way to eat like a local #budgettravel #streetfood #travelfood #food #iceland
January 22, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In Iceland, I relied on supermarket finds rather than pay insane restaurant prices. I would stock up on local specialties: skyr, tubes of fish roe paste, local bread and cheese, anything that looked tempting. It's a great way to eat like a local #budgettravel #streetfood #travelfood #food #iceland
I love buying fruit and vegetables in city markets when visiting South America and Asia. Unlike in a US supermarket, you can smell the ripe fruit as soon as you get near. It's delicious and cheap and my first stop when I arrive in a new city #travelfood #foodie #market #freshfruit #delicious #travel
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I love buying fruit and vegetables in city markets when visiting South America and Asia. Unlike in a US supermarket, you can smell the ripe fruit as soon as you get near. It's delicious and cheap and my first stop when I arrive in a new city #travelfood #foodie #market #freshfruit #delicious #travel
I want to buy them all! I found these colorful hand-woven plates displayed in a shop in the beachside medina of Essaouira, Morocco. They are traditionally used for serving bread and fruit #morocco #wovenplates #essaouira #streetfood #traveltips #northafrica #travelfood #food #budgettravel #worldfood
January 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I want to buy them all! I found these colorful hand-woven plates displayed in a shop in the beachside medina of Essaouira, Morocco. They are traditionally used for serving bread and fruit #morocco #wovenplates #essaouira #streetfood #traveltips #northafrica #travelfood #food #budgettravel #worldfood
While staying in Venezuela for Christmas one year, the family invited me to help them make Hallacas, a tamale-like treat that takes 3 days to prepare. Pork, raisins, olives, etc are wrapped in cornmeal and banana leaves and steamed #hallaca #venezuela #localeats #foodtravel #foodie #streetfood
January 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
While staying in Venezuela for Christmas one year, the family invited me to help them make Hallacas, a tamale-like treat that takes 3 days to prepare. Pork, raisins, olives, etc are wrapped in cornmeal and banana leaves and steamed #hallaca #venezuela #localeats #foodtravel #foodie #streetfood
One if my favourite things about travel is street food: delicious, unique and cheap, every country has a version. Can't you just smell the smoky, golden fillets being grilled at this stand in İstanbul, Türkiye? #streetfood #budgettravel #budgeteats #traveltips #travelfood #turkiye #istanbul #turkey
January 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
One if my favourite things about travel is street food: delicious, unique and cheap, every country has a version. Can't you just smell the smoky, golden fillets being grilled at this stand in İstanbul, Türkiye? #streetfood #budgettravel #budgeteats #traveltips #travelfood #turkiye #istanbul #turkey
Take advantage of fixed price menus; they offer excellent value. In Mexico, soup, main course, drink and dessert cost the equivalent of US$3! They can be called Comida Corrida, Prix Fixe, Teishoku or Menú del Día, depending on the country #fixedprice #prixfixe #menudeldia #traveltips #budgettravel
January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Take advantage of fixed price menus; they offer excellent value. In Mexico, soup, main course, drink and dessert cost the equivalent of US$3! They can be called Comida Corrida, Prix Fixe, Teishoku or Menú del Día, depending on the country #fixedprice #prixfixe #menudeldia #traveltips #budgettravel
Save money and plastic by refilling your water bottle from ancient local spring water fonts. These are everywhere in Europe and North Africa and locals use them daily to fill large jugs for home use. The water is fresh, cold and free #budgettravel #halfstartravel #travellovers #cheaptips #traveltips
October 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Save money and plastic by refilling your water bottle from ancient local spring water fonts. These are everywhere in Europe and North Africa and locals use them daily to fill large jugs for home use. The water is fresh, cold and free #budgettravel #halfstartravel #travellovers #cheaptips #traveltips
Airport food prices are insane. Example: in Belgrade, they charge US$23 for one burger patty atop a scoop of mashed potatoes. I always take a sandwich and a snack when traveling; it has saved me hundreds #airport #budgettravel #traveltips #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgetmeals #traveltips
October 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Airport food prices are insane. Example: in Belgrade, they charge US$23 for one burger patty atop a scoop of mashed potatoes. I always take a sandwich and a snack when traveling; it has saved me hundreds #airport #budgettravel #traveltips #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgetmeals #traveltips