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Claire is co-founder of Authentic Food Quest and a lover of simple and exquisite cuisine. Since 2015, with her partner, Rosemary, she has been traveling the world as a digital nomad showcasing local food experiences and immersive cooking vacations. A former mechanical engineer, Claire is the driving force behind SEO, website analytics, and keeping Authentic Food Quest running smoothly. When Claire is not savoring global flavors, she can be found running, cycling, or hiking.

Pecan Trail Florence SC: How To Make The Most Of Your Visit

by Claire June 19, 2023May 17, 2023 Categories USA, Restaurants, Tours
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Imagine savoring pecan pie martinis, pecan-encrusted grouper, or a slice of White Russian pecan pie.  These are some of the

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Allianz TravelSmart App: A Review of Its 10 Useful Benefits

by Claire May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 Categories Food Traveler Tips
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When traveling, there are a lot of moving parts that can make things stressful. On our travels, we use a

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Montevideo Food Guide: 10 Best Restaurants And What To Eat There

by Claire May 11, 2023 Categories Uruguay, Dishes
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Montevideo food in South America’s smallest country is big on tastes, flavors, and diversity. In a land with more cows

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Rome Street Food Guide: 10 Tastiest Roman Street Foods And Where To Eat Them

by Claire February 24, 2025May 8, 2023 Categories Italy, Street Food
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Street food in Rome has been part of the culinary culture since ancient times.  Vendors have been selling a variety

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17 Best Foods in Istanbul To Savor (With Desserts and Drinks)

by Claire May 3, 2024April 27, 2023 Categories Dishes, Turkey
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Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, is a food lover’s paradise. The best foods in Istanbul reflect the

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15 Must-Try Laos Food: Explore Authentic Flavors in Luang Prabang

by Claire December 23, 2023April 26, 2023 Categories Laos, Dishes
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Laos food is one of the best-kept secrets of Southeast Asia. Laos, a country tucked between Thailand, China, Myanmar, Vietnam,

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17 Most Popular Turkish Desserts You Can’t Wait To Try

by Claire January 5, 2024April 16, 2023 Categories Desserts, Turkey
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Turkish desserts are a delicious and integral part of the country’s culinary culture. While desserts like baklava or Turkish Delights

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11 Unforgettable Ilocos Food to Delight Your Palate in the Philippines

by Claire November 14, 2023April 11, 2023 Categories Philippines, Dishes
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Ilocos in the northern part of the Philippines is one of the country’s strongest culinary traditions. Years of trade between

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12 Most Traditional Turkish Drinks To Sip On Turkey’s Culture

by Claire January 8, 2026April 3, 2023 Categories Drinks, Turkey
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Traditional Turkish drinks are a huge part of the local culinary culture. There is a considerable variety of drinks ranging

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10 Facts About Vietnamese Food Culture That Will Surprise You

by Claire May 2, 2023March 30, 2023 Categories Vietnam
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Vietnamese food culture is in a class of its own. On our authentic food quest through Southeast Asia, we learned

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