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Dépôt Légal: A Stylish All-Day Spot for Food, Coffee & Cocktails in Paris
Introduction to Dépôt Légal The first time I stopped by Dépôt Légal, I told myself it would be a quick coffee. You can probably guess how that ended. One coffee turned into sitting down, then looking at the dessert display a bit too long, and suddenly I was fully committed...
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Let’s admit it, though Italians love children, traveling in Rome can be a challenge sometimes. Services that are quite expected in some countries (like high chairs and stroller ramps) are glaringly missing in Rome. But that said, traveling in Rome with kids doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience if...
If your idea of a great Italian vacation includes a kitchen, look no further than Florence. Taking a cooking class that will teach you how to make your favorite Italian recipes is one of the best souvenirs to take home from your trip. A cooking class in Florence or its...
Eating in the Roman-Jewish Quarter
This post was originally published in 2013 and was updated in November, 2017. Rome is undoubtedly the epicenter of the Catholic Church and has been for centuries. Home to the Vatican and Pope Francis himself, Catholicism seems to permeate much of Italy’s capital, from its most iconic works of arts...
Thoughts of Milan might not immediately conjure its cuisine. Instead, you probably think of the city’s high fashion scene, its shop windows full of Gucci, Prada and Armani. But like every other city in Italy, Milan cooks up some delicious food. It has local specialties that are sure to get...
Top 10 Guide to the Best Sweets in Rome
Generally when you think Rome or Italy even, you think pizza and pasta. But after leading food tours in Rome since 2011, I can say that Italy is of course home of some of the most loved sweets in the world. Think tiramisu, cornetti, cannoli… the list goes on. We...
Jewellery Museums in London: History with a Little Bling
London has been a destination for style setters and fashion followers for centuries. And if you’re a fan of all that glitters, you’ll find a fantastic array of jewels old and new, priceless and costume at the top museums in London. There are museums dedicated to celebrating the intricacies and...
Trastevere: Rome's Best Neighbourhood For Foodies
Trastevere Neighbourhood Icons: Concetta and Pietro at San Cosimato Market Trastevere’s only outdoor market happens in Piazza San Cosimato every morning but Sunday. The market wouldn’t be a market without the people who come to sell their products, rain or heat. Two such people are Concetta and her husband Pietro. Every...
Rome Gelato: Fatamorgana in Trastevere
When in Rome, you must choose your gelato wisely. There are several strategies for doing this, which are too long to get into here, but the easiest and surest way to get wholesome and natural gelato is to head to a Fatamorgana gelateria. Since the gelaterie of Fatamorgana seem to...
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