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Mt. Cook – New Zealand Guide

During our 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island, we spent 2 nights at Lake Tekapo. On our way to Tekapo, we stopped at Mt. Cook for one of the best excursions I have ever done! Today I will share with you my Mt. Cook – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find…

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Lake Tekapo – New Zealand Guide

Lake Tekapo – New Zealand Guide

During our 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island, we spent 2 nights at Lake Tekapo. Such a beautiful place! Today I will share with you my Lake Tekapo – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own trip. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the…

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Wanaka - New Zealand Guide

Wanaka – New Zealand Guide

During our 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island, we spent 3 nights in Queenstown and used it as the base to explore the surrounding areas, Wanaka included. Today I will share with you my Wanaka – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own holiday….

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Queenstown - New Zealand Guide

Queenstown – New Zealand Guide

During our 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island, we spent 3 nights in Queenstown. Such an amazing place! Today I will share with you my Queenstown – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own holiday. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes…

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Milford Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide

Milford Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide

I am back again with the recounts of my recent 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island. Such an amazing place! Today I will share with you my Milford Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own trip. ManuLove travelling as…

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Doubtful Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide

Doubtful Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide

My family and I have recently been on a 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island. Such an amazing place! Today I will share with you my Doubtful Sound and Te Anau – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own holiday. ManuLove travelling as much…

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Catlins - New Zealand Guide

Catlins – New Zealand Guide

My family and I have recently been on a 9-day holiday  to New Zealand’s South Island and it was stunning. Today I will share with you my Catlins – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own road trip. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes…

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Oamaru - New Zealand Guide

Oamaru – New Zealand Guide

My family and I have recently been on a 9-day road trip to New Zealand’s South Island and it was stunning. Today I will share with you my Oamaru – New Zealand Guide in the hope that you can find it useful to organise your own holiday. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of…

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Kyoto in Autumn

Kyoto in Autumn – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. As this time we visited this beautiful city in autumn, I will share with you my Kyoto in Autumn guide. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with…

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Kyoto by Night - Japan Guide

Kyoto by Night – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides using it as the base for various day trips in the area, we also visited the city. Read more about Kyoto by Night! ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the…

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Gion and Geisha in Kyoto

Gion and Geisha in Kyoto – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides using it as the base for various day trips in the area, we also visited the city. I hope you enjoy my Gion and Geisha in Kyoto Guide! ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by…

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Kyoto like a Local – Japan Guide

Kyoto like a Local – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides using it as the base for various day trips in the area, we also visited the city. So, today I will share some secrets on how to explore Kyoto like a Local! ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes…

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Arashiyama – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides visiting the city, we also used it as the base for various day trips in the area. During one of these day trips, we visited the beautiful area of Arashiyama. So, today I will share with you my Arashiyama – Japan Guide! ManuLove travelling as much…

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Ohara - Japan Guide

Ohara – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides visiting the city, we also used it as the base for various day trips in the area. During one of these day trips, we visited the beautiful mountainous area of Ohara. So, today I will share with you my Ohara –…

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Takao, Japan Guide

Takao – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides visiting the city, we also used it as the base for various day trips in the area. During one of these day trips, we visited the beautiful mountainous area of Takao. So, today I will share with you my Takao –…

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Uji - Japan Guide

Uji – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto for 11 nights. Besides visiting the city, we also used it as the base for various day trips in the area. During one of these day trips, we visited the beautiful town of Uji. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I…

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Kitsuki

Kitsuki – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we also visited the southern island of Kyushu and we stayed 2 nights in Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring town. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu you’ll…

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Kunisaki Peninsula – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we also visited the southern island of Kyushu and we stayed 2 nights in Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring town. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu you’ll…

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Beppu – Japan Guide

During our latest trip to Japan, we also visited the southern island of Kyushu and we stayed 2 nights in Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu you’ll…

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Yufuin – Japan Guide

Yufuin – Japan Guide

During our latest holiday in Japan, we stopped for a few hours in Yufuin on our way from Kurokawa Onsen to Beppu. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu you’ll find destination guides, itineraries and travel inspiration…

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Kurokawa Onsen

Kurokawa Onsen – Japan Guide

I am so excited about today’s post: Kurokawa Onsen – Japan Guide! Kurokawa Onsen is one of Japan’s most attractive hot spring towns, located in the middle of Kyushu near Mount Aso. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel…

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Fukuoka - Japan Guide

Fukuoka – Japan Guide

On our latest trip to Japan, we went all the way down to Kyushu, to visit a less travelled area of the country. We were looking forward to seeing something new and a bit different. One of the places we visited was the city of Fukuoka. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the…

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki – Japan Guide

Every time we go back to Japan, we fall in love with a few new places. Nagasaki is definitely one of them and today I will tell you a little bit about this beautiful city on the southern island of Kyushu. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired…

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Miyajima

Miyajima Autumn 2018 – Japan Guide

Miyajima is easily one of my favourite places in Japan! We fell in love with it during our first trip to Japan in 2015 and went back in 2017. You would think we could have skipped it this time around, however, Miyajima is particularly famous (and beautiful!) for its autumn colours, so we happily included…

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Osaka

Osaka 2018 – Japan Guide

Today I will tell you a little bit about Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama. During our 2018 Japan vacation, we spent a night there and we thoroughly enjoyed it. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel…

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Jigokudani Monkey Park

Jigokudani Monkey Park Guide – Japan

While organising our latest holiday in Japan, I saw photos of some monkeys bathing in a hot tub somewhere in Japan. The monkeys looked incredibly cute, so I did some research and saw that the photos were taken at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, not far from the onsen towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka….

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Matsumoto

Matsumoto Guide – Japan

During our latest holiday in Japan, we visited Matsumoto. Matsumoto is in Nagano Prefecture and it is mostly famous for Matusmoto-jo, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. The city is also a good base for trips into the Japanese Alps. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired…

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A batch of homemade flaxseed crackers is always ha A batch of homemade flaxseed crackers is always handy to have in the kitchen.

They're crisp, easy to store, and pair well with dips, soft cheeses, fresh vegetables, or your favourite toppings whenever you need a quick snack.

#flaxseedcrackers #mealprep #healthysnacks #homemade #manu #manusmenu
Creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a driz Creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey 🍯

The combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures makes this such an easy appetiser to put together when you want something simple but a little different.

Serve with crusty bread or your favourite crackers and enjoy. 

#pistachios #HoneyDrizzle #sharingplatter #manusmenu
After sharing the scrambled eggs and tomato toast After sharing the scrambled eggs and tomato toast recently, I thought it would be a good time to highlight one of my favourite herb blends 🌿

Herbes de Provence is a traditional French herb blend usually made with herbs such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, and savoury.

It's a simple way to add extra flavour to everyday ingredients and works especially well with eggs, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, potatoes, chicken, and soups.

Have you used Herbes de Provence before?

#herbesdeprovence #frenchcooking #mediterraneanfood #herbblends #manu #manusmenu
Scrambled eggs with tomato on toast is one of thos Scrambled eggs with tomato on toast is one of those simple meals that always works 🍅

Warm, savoury, filling, and made with ingredients most people already have at home.

#scrambledeggs #QuickMeals #breakfastideas #homemademeals #manu #manusmenu
This calamari risotto turned out creamy, rich, and This calamari risotto turned out creamy, rich, and so satisfying 🍚

Made as a low FODMAP recipe, it’s a homemade seafood dinner option that feels filling and easier to enjoy for those with sensitive stomachs or lower FODMAP dietary needs.

 #lowfodmap #calamaririsotto #seafoodrecipes #homemademeals #manu #manusmenu
Pumpkin has a naturally gentle sweetness, which is Pumpkin has a naturally gentle sweetness, which is why ingredients like ginger, coconut cream, herbs, curry paste, or lime work so well with it.

Those subtle layers of flavour help create soups that feel comforting, warming, and more rounded 💛

 #pumpkinsoup #thaifood #homemademeals #homemade #manusmenu
Smooth, creamy, and filled with delicious Thai-ins Smooth, creamy, and filled with delicious Thai-inspired flavours 🍲 This pumpkin soup makes such a lovely homemade dinner idea ✨

#PumpkinSoupRecipe #homemadefood #thaifood #manu #manusmenu
A sweet homemade treat for the person who made lif A sweet homemade treat for the person who made life sweeter first 💖
These chocolate date hearts are filled with soft dates, rich chocolate, and a little homemade love for Mother’s Day 🌷

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A simple treat for Mother’s Day 🌸 These chocolate A simple treat for Mother’s Day 🌸

These chocolate covered dates pair perfectly with a warm cup of tea and make a lovely homemade gift or afternoon treat.

Simple, sweet, and easy to make at home.

#mothersday #chocolatecovereddates #HomemadeTreats #dessertideas #teatime #manusmenu
This iced chai is simple to make and perfect when This iced chai is simple to make and perfect when you want something calm and comforting.

Made with a few ingredients and warm spices, it’s a drink you can easily prepare at home without much effort.

Sometimes it’s the simple drinks that you keep coming back to. 💓

#icedchai #homedrinks #teatime #homemade #manu #manusmenu
Ever wondered why your iced matcha tastes differen Ever wondered why your iced matcha tastes different every time?

It’s not just about the ingredients. Small details like the quality of the matcha, how you sift it, and how you whisk it can completely change the result.

Even the texture and colour can tell you a lot before you even take a sip.

Once you start paying attention to these steps, it becomes much easier to get a smoother, more balanced matcha at home 🍵

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