Donna Meyer

Donna Meyer is a freelance travel writer and the creator of Nomad Women, a blog to inspire older women travelers to get out and see more of the world. When she is not traveling the world--and eating everything in sight--she lives in San Miguel de Allende, in central Mexico.

A large piece of creamy and fresh codfish, breaded and fried to perfection, sits on a pile of English "chips," or steak fries in the US. Delicious!

The Whale and Ale in San Pedro, California—You’ll Think You’re in England

When you feel like getting on a plane or a boat to cross the Atlantic for a truly authentic and delicious British pub meal…but you don’t have the time or opportunity…you can head to the The Whale and Ale in San Pedro, California instead. Owned by a genuine Englishman, this is the real deal, pub …

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The dishes at Tandem Carrboro are as beautifully plated as they are delicious.

At Tandem Carrboro, World Cuisine Joins Fresh Local Products

Take one highly trained Moroccan chef. Add one lovely Englishwoman with years of managing casual dining and hotel restaurants. Sprinkle with love and marriage. The result? Tandem Carrboro in Carrboro, North Carolina, snugged up right next to the university town of Chapel Hill. Chef Younes Sabouh and his wife and partner Emma Dunbar Sabouh opened …

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Cornmeal-crusted catfish and garlic fries with a side of coleslaw is a great take on fish and chips at The Prospector Cafe, Chloride, Arizona

The Prospector Bar & Grill, Chloride, Arizona—Small Town and Down Home

It doesn’t get a whole lot more “small town” than Chloride, Arizona. With a population of around 275 folks (if everyone’s home), this “living ghost town” in the far northwest corner of Arizona is a far cry from its silver and lead-mining heyday. In 1899, the town boasted more than 100 active mines and 3000 …

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Decadent Mac and Cheese with roasted tomato soup and home-made crackers at Mac and Soup, The Kitchen, Doce 18 Concept House, San Miguel de Allende

The Kitchen at Dôce 18 Concept House, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

San Miguel de Allende has become famous worldwide as a mecca for foodies. Its street food, regional Mexican dishes, and high-end, chef-centric restaurants together are a huge draw. But for fast food? Well, yes, with The Kitchen at Dôce 18 Concept House part of the scene. The Kitchen is a food court. But don’t let …

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Coffee and carrot cake in the garden at De Koffieschenkerij, snugged up against the walls of the Oude Kerk, the oldest building in Amsterdam.

De Koffieschenkerij: Coffee and Cake in Amsterdam’s Oldest Church

De Koffieschenkerij—meaning the Coffee Parlor—is a not-quite-secret in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. You might think there are no secrets left in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. After all, everything’s right out there on display, for everyone to see and indulge in. But snugged up against an outer wall of the Oude Kerk, or Old …

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A "Haunted Hamburger" with bacon, cheddar, swiss, mushrooms, green chilies, grilled onions & guacamole in Jerome, AZ

Burgers and Spooks at The Haunted Hamburger, Jerome, Arizona

A Haunted Hamburger joint? Indeed. Who could resist the idea of eating a Ghostly Hamburger in a “living ghost town” with a 100-mile Arizona view to die for? Not me, that’s for sure. And not you, either, if you’re smart and find yourself anywhere near Jerome, Arizona. Plastered right onto the side of a steep …

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Banana chocolate chip ice cream waffle cone at Vaffelbageren, in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

Delicious Waffles & Ice Cream at Vaffelbageren in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danes are very serious about their ice cream. They are also pretty jealous of their great waffles. When Vaffelbageren combines the two—creamy rich ice cream scooped onto a fresh-from-the-iron hot waffle and topped with whipped cream—you get a bit of heaven. And it all comes with the great view and perfect people watching of …

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