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The Mexican word fiesta means party and that’s just how I would describe my evening at the opening of La Rosa Mexican Grille and Tequileria in Montecasino. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with sombreros and El Jimador frozen margaritas. What better way to start the evening?! Guest Blogger: Darren Meltz, More Than Food Mag Disclosure: Our site contains Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate we also earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking an Affiliate Link and purshasing something we recommend, won't cost you anything extra - it probably will save you some bucks. It will though give us a small comission which will help this site remaining a free resource for travellers to explore our world together. Everything about La Rosa is authentically Mexican, the beautifully crafted Mexican-inspired murals etched into the walls and the festive atmosphere made us feel as if we had been magically transported to Cancun or Mexico City. With a tequileria bar that boasts the very widest range of 100% Agave Tequila we were taken on a tequila tasting journey. Starting from the un-aged Blanco to the Extra Añejos aged 3-5 years in oak barrels. Our barman took us through the true Mexican way of drinking tequila – following each tequila with a chaser of Sangrita, made from a blend of tomato, orange and lime juices and hot spices. This was quite the change for those of us used to drinking tequila shots with the obligatory lime and salt. A sage piece of advice which I will hang onto is, “You must respect the tequila. It treats you the same way you treat it, if you aggressively slam it back, it will get mad and return the favour.” Something I’m sure we can all relate to. ​ With stories and conversation beginning to flow as they usually do after a few rather potent tequilas, we sat down to a real Mexican feast. From nachos to tacos, our taste buds were tingling with every kind of flavour prepared by Executive Chef Herbert Pizer. The Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa – slow roasted lamb shoulder in adobo, pickled red onion with feta cheese and salsa verde is an absolute winner! I’m already planning a return visit just for these. Things were in full swing with Dia de los Muertos face painting and of course more tequilas and margaritas as dessert was served. After trying out so many dishes, we had to make room for some Churros. Decadent fried pastry, cinnamon sugar and salted caramel. No Mexican dining experience is complete without these. It is no wonder that La Rosa was named the 2017 Best of Joburg – Best New Restaurant. It is an absolute feast and just the spot to indulge in some serious Mexican magic that will leave you with “Barriga llena, corazón contento.” A fully belly and a happy heart. Find Cheap Accommodation in Johannesburg Guest Blogger Darren Meltz from More Than Food Mag is a self-confessed creative jack of all trades from South Africa with a huge interest in Food, Travel and Events. Follow More Than Food Mag online and Instagram for more! MORE GUEST BLOGS FROM DARREN MELTZ AND "MORE THAN FOOD MAG": Wining, Dining & Zip Lining in the Magaliesberg Mountain Range ‘By appointment only’ at The Gentleman’s Arthouse # Disclosure: Our site contains Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate we also earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking an Affiliate Link and purshasing something we recommend, won't cost you anything extra - it probably will save you some bucks. It will though give us a small comission which will help this site remaining a free resource for travellers to explore our world together.

No matter what time of the year you go, England always has something exciting to offer! With exploring historical monuments and museums, visiting pubs and restaurants to sample every kind of cuisine under the sun, and strolling in parks or on busy shopping streets, you won’t have enough time to fit it all in! Guest Blogger: Smita Chandra Table of Content: "7 Cities to visit in England to soak up its History, Culture, and Cuisine" London Brighton Bath Salisbury Portsmouth Canterbury Cambridge Disclosure: Our site contains Affiliate Links. Clicking an Affiliate Link and purchasing something we recommend, won't cost you anything extra. It will though give us a small commission which will help this site remain a free resource for travelers to explore our world together. 1. London Start your visit to London where layers of history are seamlessly interspersed with the hustle of modern life. We recently visited London after a gap of 30 years and were amazed at how much things had changed, yet how much they had remained the same! Spicy Chicken Keema in London! 2. Brighton From London, we took the train to Brighton and fell in love with this famous seaside town. The pier, the beach and promenade, the shops and restaurants, and especially the people made it all very memorable! Did you know that Brighton has a special connection to Indian curry? Read all about it in my blog here! 3. Bath For fans of Jane Austen, no trip to England is complete without a visit to Bath, where she lived for a few years, and also based some of her books here. Bath Abbey and The Roman Baths are just some of the treasures you will find here. And when your feet need a rest, have a freshly baked scone along with cream tea, in one of the teashops, there’s nothing quite like it! 4. Salisbury The mysterious circle of ancient stones standing in Stonehenge is one of the most visited sites in England. Be awed by this silent reminder of an ancient civilization. Nearby is the city of Salisbury, where you can spend some time exploring its lovely cathedral and charming town. Sticky Toffee Pudding in Stonehenge Salisbury! 5. Portsmouth A visit to Portsmouth was full of a sense of Déjà vu for me, as I had heard so much about it from my parents when I was growing up in India. They lived in Portsmouth for a few years after getting married and it was with a sense of joy that I retraced their steps in this historic city. Lamb Rogan Josh in Portsmouth! 6. Canterbury The charming, historic city of Canterbury is well known to everybody from the famous book written by Chaucer – The Canterbury tales. For centuries, pilgrims have come to pray in the cathedral here and the town grew up around it with many lovely old buildings and streets to explore. Masala Omelette in Canterbury! 7. Cambridge Cambridge, with the beautiful river Cam running right through town and gorgeous, old college buildings is worth a visit. Make sure to take a ride in a punt to get a behind-the-scenes look at this lovely city! Guest Blogger Smita Chandra from Canada runs the self-named Food Blog but is also a cookbook author of three Indian Cookbooks, an App maker, teacher and consultant, brand ambassador, food and travel writer, TV personality, and South Asian Cooking Expert - and much more! Visit Smita Chandra for a full bio and more delicious food! England Itinerary An Itinerary to England and the most famous English Cities. A Guide to what to see, things to do and what to eat when in England. Find out about London, Brighton, Bath, Salisbury, Porthsmouth, Canterbury and Cambridge in this England Itinarary.

Are you the Adventures type who is all into great Nature Experiences like astonishing wilderness with roaming wildlife along trekking trails and off-the-beaten paths? Then Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA definitely should be in Top of your Bucketlist! This might be why! Author: Team at Food and Travel Guides Table of Content: " Yellowstone National Park Travel Guide" History of Yellowstone National Park How Wolves Change Rivers Volcanism, Geysers, and Hydrothermal wells in Yellowstone National Park The Waters, Rivers, and Waterfalls of Yellowstone Nature Photography in Yellowstone Start Planning Your Trip to Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park Links Disclosure: Our site contains Affiliate Links. Clicking an Affiliate Link and purchasing something we recommend, won't cost you anything extra. It will though give us a small commission which will help this site remain a free resource for travelers to explore our world together. The first man came here about 11 000 years ago when Native Americans inhabited Yellowstone History of Yellowstone National Park With its nearly 3500 square miles - or 8983 square kilometers - of roaming rivers, vast plains, bursting geysers, breathtaking mountains and canyons, hot springs and beautiful wilderness Yellowstone should be at the top of every Nature Lover and Adventurers Bucketlist. Yellowstone National Park was established back in 1872 by the US Congress and was signed into Law by President Ulysses S. Grant (who?) making Yellowstone the first protected National Park in the US and quickly held to be "the first national park ever in the universe" (we don't know if that is the correct quote there...?)! However, if that is true or not; National Parks around the world are secured for future generations to marvel upon, discover, and explore without exploitation and that's such a great thing! The Roosevelt Gate Monument - one of the entrances to Yellowstone National Park The Park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which without a doubt is the largest remaining "nearly-intact" ecosystem in our beloved Earth's northern temperate zone. That alone was enough to make Yellowstone a UNESCO World Heritage Site (full list in link) back in 1978. How Wolves Change Rivers Yellowstone is now inhabited by flourishing Fauna and Flora. The Wildlife especially with a wide range of kings and queens of wild animal domains like bison, wolves, bears, elks, and antelope, etc but also more than an additional 100 species! One of the most important animals in the ecosystem of Yellowstone is the Wolf. The wolves had been absent for nearly 70 years when they were reintroduced in 1995 and something extraordinary happened - a Trophic Cascade! The introduction to "How Wolves Change Rivers" above is an interesting eye-opener everyone who doesn't like wolves should watch! The Wolves of Yellowstone Bison in the mist Black Bear in Yellowstone National Park Bison herd Volcanism, Geysers, and Hydrothermal wells in Yellowstone National Park The landscape of Yellowstone is magnificent and quite unique thanks to the ongoing Volcanism; almost half of the Worlds active Geysers and Hydrothermal wells are found in the Yellowstone area. Yellowstone is actually located on top of a ticking bomb; the Caldera Volcano that is centered under Yellowstone Lake and the Mother to fuel all Hydrothermal activity on the surface! If you don't remember (hopefully not) the beyond-description badly acted, directed, and produced movie "2012" when the Caldera erupts - you can get a quick reminder if following the link. The Caldera is the largest supervolcano - and still considered active - of the American continent and has erupted several times with extreme force in the last two million years. Yellow stone of Yellowstone The Caldera Volcanism has left its mark also in the unique landscape with lava flows and shaped rocks through most of the land area in Yellowstone. And the Caldera is sleeping (and snoring we guess...) right now until the next eruption. This of course only adds even more dramatic nature and the characteristic touch of geysers to the Park's unique scenery with rolling mountains, deep canyons with cascading falls, running rivers, and big lakes, wells, basins, and springs. The most famous Yellowstone Geysers are; Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Beehive Geyser, Midway Geyser Basin, Norris Geyser Basin, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Lower Geyser Basin, and Castle Geyser. Volcanic Landscapes of Yellowstone Terrace Pools and Hot Wells Old Faithful Geyser; one of the biggest and most visited geysers in the Park All around Yellowstone water are highly represented and if you're into Falls Yellowstone will deliver! The most popular falls to visit when trekking is the Lower Yellowstone River Falls, Mystic Falls, Artist Point, South Rim, Moose Falls, and Fire Hole River for instance. If you have the possibility, try Camping in Yellowstone! The Waters, Rivers, and Waterfalls of Yellowstone There are a lot of Lakes and Rivers in the Park. Yellowstone Lake is the largest of the lakes but there's also Lewis Lake, Trout Lake, Shoshone Lake, and Heart Lake. As the only undammed river in the lower 48 states, the Yellowstone River flows 692 miles through Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota! If you then add all the hot wells, springs, and basins that are spread all over the parking area you will have your fill of water for a lifetime! Nature Photography in Yellowstone Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with for example Upper and Lower Loop are popular areas with both guided tours and a lot of trails to trek on your own. The nature and dramatic landscape are breathtaking and will give you endless scenery for nature photography. A Nature and Scenic Photographer's Paradise is found in Yellowstone National Park. Everywhere you go will have a view perfect for any professional photographer, with or without wildlife. Rainbows at Artist Point Traces of Volcanic activity is everywhere Pools and Bassins in Yellowstone Morning Glory Pool is one of the more clear and colorful ones Start Planning Your Trip to Yellowstone Hopefully, we have inspired you to visit! Did you put Yellowstone in a higher position on your Bucketlist? Would you like to share your experiences of Yellowstone if you've already visited it? Feel free to comment below. Yellowstone National Park Links Our Inspiration for this Yellowstone article came from the dedicated work and individual brilliance of the following sites and organizations: Yellowstone National Park Service - This site from the official entrusted caretakers of all US National Parks since 1916 know their game! With over 275 million visitors nationwide they have all the travel tips on what is important to know when visiting Yellowstone National Park! My Yellowstone Park - National Park Trips Media is experts on travels in the National Parks of the USA and obviously, Yellowstone National Park is one of their favorite ones to explore! Get useful tips on how to discover the beauty of Yellowstone, and get Trail Advice and Travel Guides online! Yellowstone National Park Lodges - Part of the Xanterra Travel Collection with 9 unique accommodations alone in Yellowstone; these guys know how to make your stay as comfortable as possible! Travel Wyoming - an amazing site with National Parks, Monuments, and Things to do. Definitely worth a read for any National Park enthusiast. Yellowstone Forever - is the park’s official education and fundraising nonprofit partner with a mission to ensure that Yellowstone is preserved for coming generations to marvel upon! Wikipedia - Always there for facts and information! Thanks! Pixabay -Pixabay is a fantastic, dynamic community for creators who share over 1,5 million+ free photos and movies. All content is released under Creative Commons CCO, which makes it perfectly safe to use high-quality photos and videos without questioning or attributing the creator - even for commercial purposes. Now, how great is that? All photos in this Yellowstone Article are taken from Pixabay. RELATED POST: Destination Angkor Wat At Food and Travel Guides you will find Stories and Guides to Worldwide Destinations from Top Blogs from all over the World - in one place. Guide to Yellowstone National Park; a US National Park Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA is one of the world's most famous National Parks. Established in 1872, Yellowstone has been a Nature Destination for travellers from all over the world ever since. Experience Yellowstone with Nature Photography and helpful information when visiting USA and Yellowstone National Park, one of the best destinations in North America.