chocolate

I dare say that in one of the most exciting cities in the world you can find just about every guilty pleasure to explore around. One the most adorable guilty pleasures there are is the love of cocoa. London has just what the chocolate doctor has ordered.

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Travel Agony Aunt received the following question from a traveler planning a family trip to Turin, Italy:

 

Dear Travel Agony Aunt, I'm travelling to Turin with my 18 year old daughter and 16 year old son and 18 year old nephew. My daughter and I love sight… read full article

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Looking to indulge your sweet tooth while in Paris, France? That’s the ultimate rhetorical question, I know.

The French pay meticulous detail to the art of dessert and opportunities abound to, ahem, “inspect” the quality of their work. Paris is chockablock with boulangeries, patisseries, chocolateries, and confisseries (sweets-seekers could get really used… read full article

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When traveling avidly around Italy it is very easy to take in the breath taking countryside or city sights of Italian life. Italian food is renowned the worldwide. The Italian dessert is almost sinful to the palette due to its enriched with gastronomical pleasure inducing experience.

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Everybody knows the famous classic dishes of Spanish cuisine, paella perhaps being the most well-know example. But there are an awful lot of others which many visitors perhaps never get to hear about and so miss out on sampling. Above all, the Spanish are seriously addicted to snacks, not only… read full article

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In Japan, the land of sushi and breakthrough technology, chocolate is well-loved. And as one of the world's quirkiest inventing/reinventing group of people and leading producers of chocolate, the Japanese like to surprise us time and again with their bizarre twists on our favorite food.

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Zurich, Switzerland is one of the busiest business hubs in Central Europe. The city wakes up early to accommodate lawyers, bankers, and politicians who need a head-start on their day. But when a cup of coffee and a croissant to go simply isn’t enough, where do… read full article

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If you are a foodie you probably know Perugia, Umbria because of the Eurochocolate event, which takes place every October and makes of this beautiful medieval town the capital of pleasure. But this charming area of Umbria has a long tradition of chocolate enthusiasts, that goes… read full article

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When on vacation, it’s easy to see all the sites or visit the right museums. Trying to soak up local culture proves to be the real challenge, especially since most tourist activities don’t engage you directly in the environment as the natives live in it.

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If you are like me, one of the best parts of traveling is to sample the local cuisine. I could not travel anywhere without knowing what the most famous dishes of a particular region tasted like. One dish that I have grown to love in Madrid is hot… read full article

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Are you a self-confessed chocoholic eager to indulge in your passion during your next vacation? Venere.com knows what is good for you! Here is a list of five hotel accommodation for true chocolate fans. Enjoy!

1. Etruscan Chocohotel - Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Located in Perugia, Umbria, home of the annual Eurochocolate and Choco Tango festivals, the Etruscan Chocohotel is the ideal place to stay for unrepentant chocolate lovers.… read full article

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