AUTHOR

Darcey Olson

Darcey Olson is a travel and food writer for Cleared for Departure. Born and raised in San Diego, she has lived in Orange County, San Jose, Austin, Bend, Denver, Charlotte and now Bath, England, while traveling extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad. She is also the founder of Foodie & Wine, the food and recipe publication she launched in 2013. Now based in Europe, she writes about long-term travel, local food and navigating the Schengen 90/180-day rules.

LATEST ARTICLES

FOOD & DRINK

What to Eat in Britain: A First-Time Visitor’s Food Guide

12 MIN READ

British food varies significantly across England, Scotland, and Wales, with shared staples like fish and chips, pies, sausages, and pub meals taking on distinct regional forms in each country. Travelers are encouraged to look beyond famous dishes and seek out local producers, markets, farm shops, and bakeries to better understand each area’s food culture. Key...

FOOD & DRINK

What to Eat in England: A First-Time Visitor’s Food Guide

13 MIN READ

First-time visitors to England will find that the most rewarding food experiences depend heavily on location and timing. A Sunday roast, Full English breakfast, fish and chips, pub meals, local cheese, afternoon tea, and traditional puddings form a practical starting point, but regional specialties matter as much as nationally recognized dishes. Beyond the classics, eating...