Welcome!
I’m Maddy
A FOOD-OBSESSED WORLD TRAVELER.
I’m Maddy, the cook, world explorer, blogger, photographer, and “digital nomad” behind Maddy’s Avenue!
I created this blog to inspire you to live a bold life: to discover yourself and the world around you at greater depths – one forkful and one flight at a time.
Avenue noun av-e-nue
1. A culture-filled street, ripe for exploration
2. A way of making progress or moving through life; a path, route, or approach
About the blog
On Maddy’s Avenue, you’ll find:
TRAVEL: Inspiration, guides, and expert tips to plan your adventures (and meals) around the world.
FOOD: Really delicious, plant-based recipes that will transport you to lands far from your kitchen.
LIFESTYLE: How you can live and work abroad, start your own business, and create the life you dream of.
Get to Know Maddy
coffee order
Oat milk latte.
favorite destinations
Mexico and Italy.
always in my Suitcase
Japanese chef knives.
Languages
English, Spanish.
On my bucket list
Safari in Tanzania.
Favorite Activities
Snowboarding, cooking, eating, yoga.
Window or aisle?
Aisle!
Favorite cuisines
Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Italian, Indian.
Maddy’s Travel Style
When it comes to exploring new countries, cultures, and cuisines, getting the full, in-depth, and most authentic experience possible is always my #1 focus.
That could mean staying in local homestays or five-star resorts, eating street food or fine-dining, traveling by high-speed train, or tuk-tuk, sticking to a small budget or totally splashing out… or a combination of all of the above.
All the while, I keep the local people, traditions and customs, animals, and environment in the front of my mind. Going lightly and making conscious decisions.
Lately, I’ve been “slow traveling,” spending at least a month in each city, beach town, or ski destination I visit; this allows me to create some of the most helpful, detailed travel content on the web!
Maddy’s Avenue is where adventure, foodie, and luxury travel meet. Would you…?
If you answered “YES!”, you’ve come to the right place.
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Maddy’s Recipes
Inspired by my travels around the world, my recipes help bring an authentic experience to your kitchen. Here, expect to find bold, bright, and balanced flavor-bomb recipes with a plant-based twist.
If you’re not afraid of trying something new, if some of your favorite ingredients include makrut lime, garlic, chili, cilantro, tamarind, galangal, cumin, and soy sauce, if you’re willing to spend a little extra time for drool-worthy results (think steamed rice vs. pineapple and egg fried rice), and if you don’t mind occasionally sourcing an exotic ingredient or two, then you are in the right place.
So, come with me. Cook with me. And, I promise, adventure will never be far away!
Favorite Recipes
What do you mean by “plant-based”?
Recipes on Maddy’s Avenue are plant-based – or primarily made of plants: fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, and beans…
That means that you’ll find a variety of recipes here, spanning from vegan (plants only) to vegetarian (plants, eggs, and dairy) – and possibly a few pescatarian (seafood) recipes, too!
Still curious?
More About Maddy
Iโm a Southern California native, named after a famous New York City avenue. I called Byron Bay, Australia for a few years, but now I travel full-time, slowly. (Traveling is my job, after all!)
Typically, I spend about three months in each country I visit… With my Kiwi fiancรฉ, Cacey, by my side! In 2025, we’re splitting our time between Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Italy, and the USA.
Iโm here to learn, grow, and explore this planet – ever in search of bold flavors, epic adventures, and the perfect place to open my biodynamic farm and restaurant.
I hope to inspire you to travel further, eat your veggies, and chase your wildest dreams – all while leaving the world a better place than you found it.
More Fun Facts
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