Restaurants & Food

Most nations call some kind of beverage the national coolant for keeping the people from dehydration in the summer months, but it’s interesting as to actually how diverse the variety is from a relatively small continent.

Additionally, some of these drinks aren’t at… read full article

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In Italy it’s fairly hard to go wrong when you order a cup of cappuccino,

but I can say without hesitation there is one café in Florence, which surpasses all others when it comes to brewing a frothy and creamy cup of perfection. Owned… read full article

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The restaurant environs in Liverpool, UK, offer all the standard fast food establishments and national chains but the real joy about traveling is to sample the local cuisine of the city or country that you are visiting.

Therefore to really sample that which… read full article

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Brno is referred to as “the hidden heart of Europe” and is located in the Czech Republic.

Most people are very familiar with Prague - its castle and the old town square, the winding city streets, and its Bohemian flavor, but… read full article

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Perugia takes your breath away once stepping into the walls of this ancient city.

I visited this city for the first time acting like a kid in a toy store. Expressing a 'Wow' here, a 'Amazing' there. My tour guide is… read full article

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When you are in a rush or have a hectic day ahead of you, sitting down for a full meal at local cafe or restaurant might not be the most feasible option.

 Don't get me wrong; the food is great, the people are always friendly and… read full article

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An ancient Chinese proverb says, “a daily cup of tea starves the apothecary”.

It’s no huge surprise then that tea has been one of the widely drunk and important beverages throughout the ages all over the world. It’s more than just a drink. It’s a medicine, it’s… read full article

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Widely known for its architectural charm and storied past history, Vienna is the pearl of Austria and quite possibly the most popular tourist destinations in all of Western Europe.

However, when it comes to dining, the city is second to none and offers some of the finest local… read full article

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As the summer approaches, many bars and cafés in Helsinki open large outdoor seating areas known as “terassi” (that’s“terrace” in Finnish).

There are even cafés in Helsinki that are only open in the summer months. Finns belong to the world’s top coffee drinking nations… read full article

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Manchester has a thriving food culture, with a wealth of restaurants serving every possible style of cuisine imaginable. Many of these offer set menus and value deals, meaning that even the most ardent food lovers don’t have to miss out during these credit crunched times.Here… read full article

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Cookery classes have always been a strange business, and certainly not cool. Boring meals, boring chefs and not a lot of fun to be had.

But now, London businesses are cashing in on the new change of pace in which we live our lives. Since the change in economy… read full article

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Over the past few years, the Balearic Islands have become a targeted tourist destination just off the Iberian Peninsula of Spain’s coast. This island archipelago is an autonomous community as well as being a province of Spain with the heaviest traffic visiting Formenta, Ibiza… read full article

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Nearly every country in the world has their own favourite “Simple” food. In the USA, for example, it’s the Hot Dog. In Saudi Arabia it’s the Shawarma. In the UK, we have our world famous Fish and Chips; more often both… read full article

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If you are visiting Paris on a budget and looking for a low cost meal in the City of Light, forget the good old sit-down French lunch, head to a local bakery, bistro or food stand, and grab a sandwich. Perfect for… read full article

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One of the best places to get an impression of “old Paris” is rue Montorgueil, Paris’s oldest market street. In some ways, it seems hardly changed since Claude Monet immortalized it in his painting “La Rue Montorgueil” back in 1878. As ever, this delightful, grey-tiled street is… read full article

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