author's note

Welcome to foodyllic, an honest little peek into my life of food and travel!

I have been fortunate enough to have been born into a family that is truly obsessed with food (in a good way!) and therefore have experienced some truly amazing culinary experiences, ranging from amazing local gems to Michelin-star cooking.

This foodie gene has remained with me over time and one of the highlights of travelling is then - unsurprisingly so - doing lots of research for the best (hidden and not so hidden) spots. Since Tiktok and Instagram culture has birthed a certain form of virality-on-steroids, separating the photogenic dishes from actual high-quality ones has become harder and harder, with many ‘influencers' being paid by clicks of by the companies they are promoting.

My frustration with this lack of unbiasedness is what originally prompted me to create foodyllic a little over 3 years ago. What originally started as a little ‘jokey' Instagram page to uncover honest experiences had paying customers, actually felt very natural, as it was a big part of the conversations I had with friends and family.

Now I want to create something a bit more “real”, a place where I can really create a log of all of my favourite experiences, versus something fleeting such as an Instagram story or post. This place is just as much for me as it is for you - I want to have a 'one-stop shop' to send to friends and family if they ask for recommendations, and I want you, my reader, to never feel like you wasted money on another foodie or travel experience ever again.

Thank you for being here, where I hope I can share many of my idyllic experiences with you!