With the travel industry practically at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a vital time to stay home, stay safe, and be positive. But we can still have hope and look forward to future trips. This is also a good time to cherish your favorite travel memories. There’s a lot to post about…
Author: Desiree
Desired Tastes is a Food and Travel Blog written by Desiree, a food enthusiast from New Jersey who just wants to see the world and eat good food.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Mint Julep Tours
When I went to Louisville for a long weekend, I knew I had to visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon and crafts 95% of the world’s supply. There are actually more barrels of bourbon than people in Kentucky! I also made sure to pick up a free Kentucky Bourbon Trail…
Dinner at the Original Din Tai Fung
After spending the majority of the afternoon checking out Taipei’s highlights with local guide, Cola, I invited her to have dinner with me at the original location of Din Tai Fung located on Xinyi Road in the Da’an Disctrict. The world-renowned Taiwanese restaurant is famous for their soup dumplings and noodles. Cola mentioned that we…
Withlocals: Taipei Highlights & Hidden Gems with Cola
One of the best things to do in a new city is to enjoy it like a local. Withlocals made doing just that easy and convenient with connecting you with local guides for various tours and experiences. So when I was in Taipei, I booked the Best of Taipei: Highlights and Hidden Gems tour one afternoon….
Trip Recap: Taipei
Hey everyone! It’s been almost a month since I left New Jersey for my “big solo trip” and I already have tons of photos and incredible experiences to share! So get ready for some long pic-heavy posts! Be sure to check out my Instagram for the latest stories! My first stop was Taipei, Taiwan where…
The Omakase at Wataru
It was our final day in Seattle and I made a reservation at Wataru that night. I was excited to indulge in an intimate omakase experience with Chef Kotaro Kumita. There are only two seatings nightly at 5:30pm and 7:45pm. Seating at the sushi bar is limited so be sure to make a reservation as…
Resigned to Travel For a Bit!
Can you really quit your job and travel the world? Well, I’ve decided to do just that…at least for a few months. I’ve been with the same company for a little over 9 years and I’m purely resigning for personal reasons – to take an extended trip! It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and…
Cultural and Traditional Sports Around the World
This is a great article about sports around the world by ROL Cruise. I was even asked about my experience attending a Sumo Wrestling Tournament in Japan! Football, cricket, golf, swimming – there are certain sports that are popular worldwide. However, if you dig deeper, there are many more that are not. In this article,…
