G'day Steemit,
My name is Llewellyn or Llew for short.
I'm a chef, backpacker (professional hobo), a hiker, camper, volunteer worker, PADI certified diver, animal lover and a vego for starters.
I'm 27 years old, and left my home and all my possessions in Australia to go and explore the world, meet new and amazing people, experience some very different and fascinating cultures, and of course, live off a very tight budget while enjoying myself. I've been traveling the world for the past year or so with my partner @jessbear (who introduced me to the Steemit community, thanks Jess!!).
Wandering around the endless expanse of Van lake in Turkey
One of my favourite things to do when I'm not cooking, is hiking, and exploring places that are 'off the beaten track'. I'll be giving you a peek at some of these amazing places, as well as tips and ideas on how to travel on a budget!
What I want to share with this community, is some of the recipes I've been taught by locals along the way (especially some traditional Japanese cuisine I've mastered), as well as some of the incredible places I've had the pleasure of visiting such as lakes that are so big, they seem endless to the naked eye, forests that are so lush and green, you'll think you've found another world, and beautiful coral reef filled with turtles, fish and all other kinds of sea creatures.
Some fellow backpackers and I preparing the Japanese dish 'Takoyaki'
Follow me as I explore countries, reveal some tips for traveling on a budget, meet the locals, learn new recipes from them, and do my best to recreate their beautiful dishes
I can't wait to share this all with you :)
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Thanks a lot @welcoming, I'm really looking forward to posting some great stories for the community!
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Welcome! I also backpacked when I was 26, sadly only lasted 8 months and had to head back home. And enjoyed Turkey tremendously, spent about a month there. Have fun, keep doing it!
Thanks @leighleigh, I'm glad you had such a great experience! Turkey is such an incredible country. I really feel at home here, I'll be continuing my traveling as long as I can!!
Have you been to the Cappadocia region yet, with the fairy chimneys? It's really amazing. My friends and I had quite a nerve wracking experience on our way to Van, because we had hitch hiked part of the way to get to the busstop. The police actually stopped the bus, made us get off and wanted to take our passports! Are they still so strict there in those more remote areas?
Yes I went there just 2 weeks ago, it's such a beautiful place! I had a few really enjoyable hikes around the towns, and loved waking up to the balloons rising with the sun.
I've really come to love hitchhiking in this country. The people are so generous and the Turkish hospitality knows no limits!!
I was in Eastern Turkey around November, and we got stopped a lot in buses for routine searches and passport checks, they've never kept our passports but they take everyone's off them, and don't return them until they've checked them all. It was a bit of a hassle but I can understand why. A lot of neighbouring countries are trying to immigrate illegally with fake syrian passports which is becoming a bit of a problem for the government. So the police searches are very common in the east now. I would say they are usually quite friendly though.
Yes I remember the hospitality so well! We were generally very well treated and taken care of, especially as we were 3 girls :)
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So happy to see more and more travelers on Steemit. Will be keeping an eye on your upcoming posts. Welcome to STEEMIT!
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@backpackingchef ...welcome to this great community..I'm positive you'll do well , I've followed you, please do well to follow back..peace!
No worries @greatestman following you now :)
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Thanks a lot @tuanis, I'll check it out!
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So you're in Turkey right now? I'm asking because there are some reservations about travelling there - but this might apply to Germans in particular.
Hey @isarmoewe ! Yes, I'm currently in Turkey and can answer any questions you have in regards to traveling here!
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Thanks @cqrtc I'll look into it :)
What a big step to take. Must be amazing in all aspects. Looking very much so to see your future postings and adventures. Beautiful pictures too. Welcome to Steemit.
Thanks so much @tryskele, it's been a great adventure so far. Much more stories to tell and pictures to share!!
You're very welcome :)
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Thanks a lot @victorsilab, i appreciate the gesture! I'll check out your post!
Wow what a life to live. I am sure we all on Steemit love travel stories and photos! Welcome to Steemit @backpackingchef :) On behalf of a community who support newcomers @greetersguild, I welcome you.
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Your photos are scenic, especially love the one you took of the side of the lake in Turkey, that mountain behind!!!! Boy, I love Takoyaki and we have them here in Malaysia too, but haha I don't know how to make them, I only know how to eat them! Love your concept of being a @backpackingchef and it being your Steemit handle too.
A little tip for you any time you post anything with food, you may also tag #foodphotography or #dailyfoodphotography to gain some exposure too. Since you are constantly traveling, no harm using the tag #travel too, as it is one of the highest usage on Steemit with high payouts too, the last I checked :) There are also many cooking challenges and contests on Steemit that you can participate.
Looking forward to more posts from you (especially recipes) to the places and countries you are visiting next! :) Steemit will be a place you fit right in!
Thanks for that @happycrazycon, lots of good advice there! I'll keep it in mind. I'm looking forward to posting some recipes, and wouldn't mind trying out some cooking challenges too!
Thanks for looking out for the little guys!!
Love takoyaki!
It is soooo good, maybe I'll share the recipe if you're lucky @daveks
Welcome to steemit! I'm sorry I'm here late and can't upvote you, but nice post payout regardless :)
I found your post through @victorsilab's entry to the ongoing Pay it Forward Curation contest. Check it out and feel free to join in next week ;)
nice to meet you
Thanks @hugo4u!!
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