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    Hello 👋🏼 Welcome to Sees Food, Will Travel where I share food travel guides and inspired recipes from around the world!

    Food has been my passion for a very long time as a way to share my Asian background and get to know others. As an avid traveller, I love learning about local cultures through tasting their cuisine. As an enthusiastic home cook, you can find me in the kitchen recreating comfort food from around the world.

    Throughout my life, I've had the opportunity to live in 8 cities across 3 continents. Each place has had significant influence in shaping who I am and how I understand the world through food. Since I also travel quite a bit, certain places and cuisines have left a lasting impression. I realized that I consistently make dishes from places that inspire me. So I created a space to combine my passion for food travel and cooking in one place - Sees Food, Will Travel!

    What You'll Find at Sees Food, Will Travel

    If you like making comfort food at home then the recipes section is a great place to start. It's filled with recipes of dishes I grew up with and food I love from places I lived in (mostly Asian and local Hawaii cuisine). Some of them are recipes from my travels, such as pastéis de nata from Portugal.

    The travel section is filled with food guides and eating tips for destinations around the world. You'll see itineraries centered around food with some suggestions on what to see along the way. Learn about the types of beer pours in the Czech Republic or super local and regional food in South Korea.

    My Background

    • I was born in the Philippines and moved to the USA when I was 8 years old
    • My formative years (5th - 12th Grade) were spent in Honolulu, Hawaii
    • I spent 4 years in South Korea teaching for the government English program
    • My other professional experiences lie in marketing strategy and technology
    • I currently live in Tbilisi, Georgia (the country) with my husband, John
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    Two people standing together at the Louvre in Dubai

    ✨Fun✨ Facts About Me

    • I'm often either traveling with a packed itinerary or at home tinkering in the kitchen
      • ... or in front of the computer!
    • 🤓 I have a Level 2 certification from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
      • Fave Wines:
        • Red: Barolo
        • White: Vinho Verde or Alsace Riesling
    • I once rode a water tube down a river during a ⛈ typhoon
      • Got caught in the storm for half an hour; 0/10 would not recommend 🫠
    • My friends use me as the go-to person when it comes to food recommendations
      • I'm known for pushing my food agendas
    • My favorite dessert is 🥧, any pie
      • Birthday Pies > Birthday Cakes
    • I can't resist french fries 🍟
      • ... and I invite anyone for an open discussion on the best type of fried potatoes!
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    A woman looking at Sameba Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia

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    Hi, I'm Joanne!

    Living abroad has taught me how food plays an important role in making connections worldwide. I love pies, Asian food, anything made from potatoes, and wine when it comes to food.

    You can learn more about me here.

    I created this site to track my gastronomy adventures, record inspired recipes, and help others build meaningful (and delicious!) travel itineraries.

    Cheers!

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    I love anything that has to do with travel, eating, and cooking.

    Nowadays I am getting to know my Filipino heritage by developing some recipes of my own. Check out some Filipino recipes - you will love it 💕

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