Restaurants & Food

Believe it or not, the person who coined the phrase, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” was right on the money, especially when it comes to the wide array of cuisine available to you – or more specifically, when seafood is… read full article

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Barcelona is now well and truly on the culinary world map with a wide selection of sumptuous cuisine and excellent restaurants and chefs.

Catalan cuisine is the traditional cuisine of the region, and there are a whole host of tasty dishes to try in… read full article

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Due to its Central European location, Innsbruck has become a very popular tourist destination. However, Innsbruck’s importance predates the tourism industry as it was well known to the Roman Empire as an important route for military transportation. The city is also revered for its architectural marvels… read full article

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Meat lovers step this way please. You won’t struggle to be fed in Sarajevo and the chances are you might just come home feeling like you’ll never find food to match it.

Although not famous for its cuisine particularly, the Bosnian capital is simply awash with some of… read full article

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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… read full article

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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… read full article

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Europe is one of the great destinations of the world. It’s a great place to see awesome festivals, particularly if you love food and exploring culture through it, commonly known as a foodie.

• Merano Wine Festival, Italy

Like Italian food? Be sure to check out the Merano Wine… read full article

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A trip to the islands of Madeira has an intoxicating effect on every one of its visitors, and the reasons are manifold.

Definitely the rolling green forests, the starkly austere black volcanic rocks, the clearest blue ocean, exotic flowers and rare birds all make this an enchanting island… read full article

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Here are four cheeses that every gourmet traveler should sample when visiting Italy:

1. Parmigiano

Parmigiano Reggiano is the most famous of the Italian cheeses made from cow's milk. Parmigiano is the Italian adjective of where it is produced, Parma. The mistake we, Americans, make… read full article

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• The Tipperary - London

The oldest and the best by a million miles. You will notice a certain sign near the entrance telling you it’s 400 years or so old. This pub is an absolute gem for all those Irish and non-Irish. It was apparently the first pub outside of… read full article

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When the Summer Olympic Games were held in Beijing this past August (2008), the Asian-Pacific faction of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was protesting the cruel practices of the Chinese fur farming industry. But there are many vegans and vegetarians who love to… read full article

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Featuring some of the most delicious cuisine anywhere in the world, Bologna is oftentimes considered being the gastronomical capital of Italy.

Dining and drinking are particularly important in the city, and its culinary tradition is one of the richest that you will find anywhere. The cheaper dining… read full article

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France has been a favorite tourist destination of most globe trotters with Paris and its extraordinary sites and the French Riviera on everyone’s places to visit list.

Historical tourism, cultural tourism, architectural tourism, tourism for shopping or just tourism for fun- whatever the… read full article

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The utterly beautiful south-western Spanish city of Seville is one of the best examples the country has for good cuisine. It boasts some of the finest flavours in the world. The tapas is to die for and the ancient seafood recipes unlike anything else in the whole of… read full article

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Holiday traditions of Germany differ greatly from that of its neighboring nations. Where other countries share the delights of Christmas festive meals with chicken or fish German goes that one set further.

The main course meal of a traditional German holiday is Goose. This tradition is nationwide and… read full article

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