Happy Midsummer Eve! 🍓🍰🌸 Midsommar is Sweden’s celebration of the summer solstice and one of the most important holidays of the year. 🌿 Tables are set outside with plenty of pickled herring, boiled potatoes, meatballs and strawberry cream cakes while everyone is having fun dancing around the maypole, and making flower wreaths. Want to learn more about Midsommar and also make this iconic Strawberry Midsummer Cake? Check out my two blog posts - both linked in bio: • A quick guide to Midsommar traditions 🌸 • Swedish Midsummer Cake Recipe 🍓 . . . . . #thisfarawaylife #farawaylifeblog #farawaylifeblogger #foodblogger #foodblog #midsummer #midsummerrecipes #midsommar #midsommar_2025 #midsummersnight #midsummereve #midsummerseve #midsummerday #midsummermagic #midsummercake #strawberrycake #strawberries🍓 #strawberriescake #swedish #swedishmoments #swedishrecipes #swedishcake #travelandfood #travelandfoodblog #sanfranciscoblogger

First time dining at @mahinaandsuns and we will definitely be back!! I had one of the best cocktails ever (with rum and cardamom 😍) and the Family Feast with a huge whole fish and delicious sides. Speaking of sides, my favorite was the sweet potato salad, with taro and breadfruit 💗 We just put this place on our favorite restaurants list in Oahu! . . . . . #oahu #oahulife #placestoeat #placestoeatinoahu #oahuhawaii🌺🌴 #oahuphotographer #oahurestaurants #oahuhawaii #oahuisland #oahueats #oahueatsguide #thisfarawaylife #foodblogger #hawaiirestaurant #hawaiirestaurants #mahinanadsuns

From alpine hikes to storybook castles and splashy beach days, Lake Tahoe in the summer feels like it was made for childhood wonder. 🌲💦 We just published a kid-friendly guide with 12 fun things to do—perfect for family adventures that blend nature, culture, and just the right amount of thrill. Whether your little explorer loves tree climbing, boat rides, or skipping rocks on a crystal-clear shore, this list has you covered. 📍Link in bio to read the full guide and start planning your Lake Tahoe getaway! ✨Save this post for summer ideas! . . . . . #thisfarawaylife #laketahoelife #laketahoe #laketahoesummer #laketahoewithkids #familytravels #familytravel #kidfriendlydestinations #travelwithkids #travelwithkidscalifornia #culturaladventures #slowtravelling #slowtravel #laketahoecalifornia #laketahoethingstodo #laketahoebeach #tahoe #treetopadventure #vikingsholmcastle #eaglefalls #lakecruise

Time for some Latvian cooking! Stay tuned! 😃 . . . . . #latvian #latviancooking #latvianfood #latvianfoods #latviancookingbook #latviancooking #cookingbaking #cookingbooks #cookingbook #cookingbooksaddict #cookingbookclub #thisfarawaylife #lovetocook #foodlover #foodblogger #foodblog #ilovefood❤️ #globalfood #foodfromallovertheworld

Easter may be over, but this Romanian Easter Bread - “Cozonac” is here to stay! With walnuts, cocoa and (sometimes) raisins, it’s the most delicious and comforting sweet treat! ❤️ Save the recipe (one of the easiest ones for Cozonac), try it, and you will understand why we Romanians don’t wait only for holidays to enjoy it! 😎 Find the recipe on the website and at the link in bio! . . . . . #cozonac #easter #easterbread #romanianeasterbread #bread #sweetbread #baking #bakingwithlove❤️ #bakingrecipes #bakingrecipe #thisfarawaylife #foodblogger #foodblog #foodandtravel #foodandtravelblogger #romanianrecipe #romaniancooking

Castaway Island, Fiji 🌴🇫🇯 This was one of the places that stays with you forever - warm skies, slower days, barefoot joy 💕 Would you go back to a place you’ve already been, or always chase something new? . . . . . #farawaylife #thisfarawaylife #fijivibes #islandescape #travelwithkids #slowtravelling #slowtravel #slowtraveller #culturaljourney #culturaljourneys #fij #fijitime #fijiliving🌴🇫🇯 #fijiislands #fijianbeauty🇫🇯 #fijinow #fijiliving #fijiparadise #castaway #castawayresort #castawayisland #castawayislandfiji

What Spring Tastes Like Around the World 🌸🌎 From Sakura ice cream to Cozonac, springtime brings a burst of fresh flavors and old traditions to the table. A journey through seasonal dishes that tell stories far beyond the plate. Read the full article via the link in bio! . . . . . #farawaylife #thisfarawaylife #springtraditions #culturalflavors #seasonaleating #seasonaleats #foodheritage #tastetheworld #tastetheseason #slowtravel #worldonaplate #culinaryculture #springrituals #eattheword #travelandfood #travelandfoodblogger #sakura #sakuraicecream #nowruz #cozonac #romaniancozonac #easter #easterfood

Avocado toast done right— flavorful, with a perfectly poached egg and crusty bread! Originally a humble staple in Mexican cuisine, avocado has become a global favorite. Mashed on toast, blended into smoothies, or sliced into salads—it’s traveled far from its roots. Yet behind the trend is a deep cultural story: in Mexico and Central America, avocados have been cultivated and cherished for thousands of years, often enjoyed simply, with tortillas or a sprinkle of salt. 🥑🧂 Curious how other everyday foods traveled the world? Follow along for more bites of culture. ❤️ Avocado toast with poached egg from @bluestonelanecoffee . . . . . #avocadotoast #avocado #avocadoontoast #avocadolove #avocadolover #foodculture #foodhistory #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #foodiesofsanfrancisco #sanfranciscoeats #brunch #sfbrunch #FarawayLifeEats #CulturalFlavors #FoodWithHistory #SanFranciscoEats #SFEats #GlobalTable #TravelThroughTaste #EverydayCulture #thisfarawaylife

Throwback Thursday: Sunset state of mind 🌊🌺 This is one of my favorite places in the world to watch the sunset - Sunset Beach in North Shore Oahu ! I took this a couple of months ago while watching surfers riding the crazy north shore waves! 🏄‍♀️ Where does your mind wander on a Thursday night? ✈️ . . . . . #throwbacknothursday #theowback #throwbackthursdayy #thisfarawaylife #travelblogger #travelblog #hawaii #oahu #traveldeeper #traveldeep #reels #reelsvideo❤️ #travelreels #islandhopping #sunset #sunsetstateofmind #aloha #alohareels🤙🇺🇸❤️ #sunsetmag #sunsetmagic #sunsetreel