Category Archives: Turkey, Southwest Asia/Middle East & North Africa

Hotel Review: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Posted on November 26, 2022 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for a two-night stay, I am writing this review. Anantara, a Thai luxury hospitality company with properties throughout Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia, has three popular spots in Dubai alone. And if you’re solely going … Continue reading →

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A Brief Tour of Al Balad, the Historic Center of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Posted on July 24, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Although I was quite looking forward to visiting Al Balad, the historic section of Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, I was already slightly disappointed before my first visit.  Due to various reasons which I will not delve into here  (for starters, check … Continue reading →

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The Q-rious Quince and More

Posted on February 20, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

I had no idea what a quince looked like, let alone tasted like on its own, but there was one excellent memory of the yellow pome– quince paste, or membrillo in Spanish: Yes, I can recall greedily taking sample after … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Fast Food Patron in Saudi Arabia

Posted on February 7, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

You might think I was too full to remotely consider eating lunch or dinner after that buffet experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  You might be right…but still, local food was on my mind, so how else would I try some … Continue reading →

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Countries Better Than Yours?: Kababistan

Posted on January 25, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

In spite of being amused by the presence of a world passport, perhaps I should consider a move to somewhere greatly influenced by Asia Minor. After all, how brilliant would it be to shop at a place called “Bread Country?” … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Al Orjouan at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 20, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

In this second of the two-part series reviewing the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we’ll now be focusing on the breakfast buffet at Al Orjouan restaurant. The phrase “buffet at the Ritz” presents quite the dichotomy to cynics.  Buffets are usually … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 9, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for this hotel review, I received a two nights-stay in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in one of The Ritz-Carlton‘s superior rooms.  Additionally, this will be one in a two-part series; the first will be of the hotel and the room, … Continue reading →

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History Standard Time at Oakland International Airport

Posted on May 3, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Your odd fact for the day: China is officially in one time zone. (Relevant transition, please!) Understood…the governments’ of China and Pakistan have had a good relationship for decades.  Slightly less related, a few years ago, I was flying through … Continue reading →

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Buffet

Posted on April 28, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Nearly every Saturday during my sophomore year of college, my roommate and I would subject ourselves to a take-no-prisoners Indian buffet.  Was it good?  It had its moments, not the least of which was the grueling walk back to the … Continue reading →

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One Night, One Meal: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted on March 5, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

One night, one meal might be a good name for a (recurring blog) series, but until I can rediscover where most of my photos went, it’ll serve as a reminder to me and everyone else to periodically back up our … Continue reading →

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