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3 weeks ago | 
medium.com | Maggie Turansky
How life in Georgia — and its impossibly good produce — taught me to savour food by the seasonI have spent the majority of my adult life living overseas, away from my home country of the USA. At 22 I caught the travel bug (and met a guy…) and never ended up returning home. Since then, I’ve done the full-time travel thing, but I’ve also properly lived in several different countries, including the UK, the Czech Republic, the country of Georgia and, where I live now, Australia.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Maggie Turansky
How clinging to culinary purity limits flavour, creativity and connectionI’m going to go out on a limb here and say something bold — I think the concept of “authenticity” in food is overrated, and it doesn’t really matter. I know that I’m likely in the minority for this — especially for those who like eating international cuisine. However, I’ve always found that authenticity is a tough concept to adequately pin down.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Maggie Turansky
How to tell when a recipe is truly bad — or when you’ve just made it worseI’m the first to admit that there are lots of bad recipes out there. I often get frustrated when I’m looking for something specific and I find all of the recipes to be sub-par. I have enough cooking and baking knowledge to fill gaps, but I’m also an obsessive cook who thinks of very little else.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
medium.com | Maggie Turansky
Maggie Turansky·Follow4 min read·--I’ve never really been one to keep up on trendy things — particularly with food trends. However, as a result of being a recipe developer in an online space, I can’t help but be aware of them from time to time. It’s something that has intrigued me for a while — how is it that something so fundamental to life as food can be trendy?
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
If you’re considering a city break in the Canadian province of Quebec, you’re likely trying to choose between two cities – Montreal or the eponymous Quebec City. Both are interesting cities with a lot to offer visitors, but they’re also wildly different and can suit different needs for varying reasons.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
Reminiscent of a town found in the UK or on the European Continent, visiting Quebec City is a fascinating escape in North America. The compact city is filled with history and it is excellently preserved – it really does feel like you’ve stepped into Europe!After spending a few days exploring Montreal, Michael and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see this lovely city ourselves.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
If you’re looking for a little slice of Europe in North America, then visiting Montreal is not a bad option. As the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second-largest in all of Canada, this city is diverse international, multifaceted and a joy to explore. When we were visiting Vermont for a friend’s wedding, Michael and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to drive north to Montreal solely based on the proximity.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
We’ve been using LEVEL8 Carry-On suitcases for several years, and they have accompanied us on countless trips all across the world – and are still good as new!So when we were given the chance to review their Voyageur Luggage set – which consists of one carry-on-sized suitcase and one 28-inch checked suitcase – we jumped at the opportunity!As we’ve come to expect from this luggage company, these are excellent quality suitcases that are sure to last for countless trips over the years.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
Is Madrid expensive to visit? As one of Europe’s largest cities and a thriving metropolis, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Spanish capital may be a pricey place for a holiday. However, depending on how and where you spend your money, your general Madrid trip cost doesn’t have to be too high.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
theworldwasherefirst.com | Maggie Turansky
Located in the north of Bulgaria not too far from the border of Romania, there are plenty of things to do in Veliko Tarnovo that make it a destination worth visiting. As the former capital of Bulgaria, there is a lot of history here to explore and get to know. Today, it is a thriving student city with a youthful energy that seamlessly blends old and new. If you’re travelling through Bulgaria and want to stop in a small city with a lot to offer, then you’re sure to fall in love with Veliko Tarnovo.
