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Top 5 Local Dishes in Copenhagen

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:30 +0000

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and is the home to over a million Danes. Whether it’s architecture, culture, the nightlife, or shopping, Copenhagen has it all. However, it is the Scandinavian cuisine that attracts numerous international travelers each and every year. If you visit the city during the summer months, you will quickly discover that the highlight of the day is brunch. This is literally a Copenhagen institution this time of the year. Most of the cafés in the city offer a brunch menu during the summer.

Best Desserts in Vienna

Linda Koscova — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:00:19 +0000

In Vienna, there are many opportunities to have fun day and night. You might have already heard that the capital of Austria is famous for its Wiener Kaffee (Vienna coffee) and Sachertorte (Sacher cake). With our guide you can explore the best places to order not only the aforementioned delicious coffee and cake, but also many others.

Camden Passage in London

Sian Meades — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:00:25 +0000

Angel, a district in London, is full of little secret places, but by far the most interesting part of the area is Camden Passage. A higgledy-piggledy haven of market stalls, independent shops and cute little bars. Things change quickly around here. One minute there's a guy selling vintage shoes, the next he's moved on a there's lots of vintage crockery in his place. But there are a few permanent features that deserve a mention. Here's a little rundown of my favourite places:

The Elk in the Woods is a stunning little wine bar. A little bit rustic (expect your food to be served on a wooden chopping board) but if you can get yourself a seat outside, you'll be very lucky. Grab a bottle and watch the world go by. Frae is a tasty frozen yogurt place. Everything is organic and under about 200 calories - even with the chocolate sprinkles. It almost tastes like ice cream. Looking for something with more calories? Paul A Young is the place in the area to buy your chocolates. It's often regarded as the best chocolate shop in London, so pop in and check it out.

Best Desserts in Stockholm

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:00:42 +0000

The city of Stockholm features a wide range of restaurants which indicates the diversity of cultures in the city. But the real allure of Stockholm, as well as anywhere that you go in the Scandinavian region, is the variety of desserts and sweets that are available. Suffice it to say, you will have no problem finding an abundance of cakes, cookies, pies, and other tantalizing pastries that are sure to please. Here are a few of our choices for best desserts in Stockholm.

Wonderful Walks in London

Sian Meades — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:00:29 +0000

The best way to see London is undoubtedly by foot (although the number 26 bus is pretty great too). There's an awful lot of London to see, so if you're after a walking tour for a few hours, here are some of the best: Insider London Tours: The Insider London tours offer something a little bit different. Want a tour of weird London? Want to know where the coolest interiors are? Or the best architecture? Then make sure you go on one of their tours and do some walking and learning.

Best Beaches in Puglia, Travel Apps, and Hot Chocolate

Mireia — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Leaving maps and guidebooks behind, we've entered the Internet era and traveling itself has really changed. Far more conveninent than those big maps or huge guidebooks we were used to brining on vacation, the iPhone, the Blackberry or any other android-compatible smatphones can really make our life easier.

How to Optimize Your Chocolate Experience in Brussels

Tatiana Gumuchdjian — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:35 +0000

Whether you come to Belgium for its delicacies or not, whether you even like chocolate or not, doesn’t matter once you set foot in Brussels: You will try some chocolate. As you will soon find out, chocolate vendors are everywhere in the main tourist areas of downtown Brussels.

Chocolate in Bruges, Dream Hotel in NY & Family Travel

Mireia — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:20:14 +0000

Bruges is an enchanting medieval city in Belgium, also known as the Venice of the North.

And the fact is that Bruges

London Roast, Harry Potter in Florida & Creative Bakery

Mireia — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:22:42 +0000

Are you fed up with visiting places and feel just like a tourist? Are you in London and willing to enjoy a trully Bristish experience?

One of the things to do in London to feel like a Londoner is to simply enjoy the Sunday meal in a pub, preferably in an old-school drinking hole, one of the remaining old man's pubs.

How to use the Turin ChocoPass

Daniel Phelps — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:04:16 +0000

Is there a better way to while away an afternoon or two in beautiful Turin, than to wander throughout the city sampling chocolate truffles, drinking hot chocolate, or eating cake? Possibly, but who cares? Let’s eat! Turin has five main Tourist Information Centers, but the one most likely to have an English speaker is located [...]

Top 5 Things to Do in Lugano, Switzerland

Grace A. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Lugano is a small town of 50,000 inhabitants in the southern part of Switzerland. As it borders Italy it is predominantly Italian speaking. Its summers benefit from this geography making them long and warm. As a result it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Switzerland. For all these reasons the [...]

Family-Friendly Things to Do in Vancouver

Paul Crompton — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:34 +0000

Vancouver, situated in British Columbia, Canada, is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities – the city is well policed, has good infrastructure, and is wealthy and cultured, and is considered to be an extremely family friendly place. The temperate climate during the summer months is very well suited for children. Keep [...]

Chocolate, French Food & Eco Shopping in Paris

Marion — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:00:18 +0000

Paris Food Culture BootsnAll Travel takes you to a foodie tour of Paris with stops at the Rungis fresh food market, the 200-year-old Au Grand Richelieu bakery, and the Hidden Kitchen underground restaurant. Hotel Room of the Future The Sydney Morning Herald presents room number 1014 at the Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel. Designed by Natasha [...]

Best Coffee and Pastry Shops in Dublin, Ireland

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:05 +0000

Though draft ales and beers clearly hold a huge allure for visitors, the coffee and pastries found throughout Dublin hold mouth-watering faire for every palate. Listed below are our recommendations for the best coffee bars and bakeries for you to visit while exploring the city. 1. Brown’s Bar A very popular bar with the ladies, [...]

Easter Egg Cocktail, Chocolate Therapy & Greece Travel

Marion — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:34:07 +0000

Jim Mathews shares his yummy “Easter Egg” cocktail recipe. The Soho Grand Hotel New York invites you to sample the Grand’s Signature Mac & Cheese recipe, the “perfect addition to Easter Sunday dinner”. AK_Mom recommends cooking Apple Cinnamon Rolls for Easter brunch. The May Fair Hotel London tries to tempt you with a delicious chocolate [...]

Easter Peeps Pictures, Candy Shops and Chocolate Museum

Marion — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:24:07 +0000

Easter Peeps Photo Contest Visit Intelligent Travel and enter the “Peeps in Places” Photo Challenge by sending a picture of one or more Easter peeps in your own neighborhood or your favorite travel destination. You have until Monday, April 13th to submit your sweetest, funniest photo of Easter peep. Top 10 Candy Shops for Easter [...]

Top 5 Charming Holiday Destinations in Provence

Anjeeta Nayar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:48:34 +0000

The region of Provence located in the south east corner of France has often been described as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Provence is renowned for its breathtaking landscape which is characterized by the gorgeous Mediterranean coastline, lush olive tree groves, fragrant lavender fields, verdant vineyards, quaint medieval villages and craggy mountains. The exquisite beauty of Provence [...]

4 Novels That Make You Want To Visit France

Phil McDonald — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:00:07 +0000

1. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle An obvious one to start with but well worth a mention never the less. This book could be thanked but also accused of changing the face of the beautiful southern French region of Provence. Mayle left his job in advertising and took himself off to live in [...]

Warming Winter Drinks of Europe

Paul Crompton — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:14 +0000

Hot drinks are something that are so much a part of our everyday lives, but we seldom wonder or even appreciate what the rest of the world drink to get them going/help them sleep (They can’t all drink Nescafe, you must think). Now we’re still in the depths of winter, it seems fitting to cover [...]

Celebrate Chocolate in all its glory at Cioccolatò 2009 in Turin

Anjeeta Nayar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:30 +0000

Turin which is located in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy is largely regarded as the chocolate capital of Italy as it produces at least sixty percent of all the yummy chocolate that is produced in the country. Turin Chocopass Turin has been producing chocolates for over three centuries and the origins of Turin’s chocolate [...]