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Porto Historic Center: History, Culture & Food
If you’re visiting Porto, there’s a good chance the historic center will be among your first stops. The area earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its cultural importance, and it’s easy to see why. Quaint buildings, Medieval architecture, narrow streets, and the city’s traditional layout all give you a glimpse...
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Jordaan Amsterdam: History, Canals, Food, and Things to Do
Of all Amsterdam’s neighborhoods, most people would agree that Jordaan is one of the coolest. With charming streets running alongside canals, narrow alleys connecting them, and beautiful historic hofjes tucked away in hidden corners, when you see it for yourself, you’ll get what I’m talking about. Why Jordaan Is Amsterdam’s...
A Guide to Vegan Dining in Venice
Venice is one of the world’s most renowned foodie destinations. For a city with such deep-rooted culinary traditions, it’s surprisingly vegan-friendly. Italian cities aren’t exactly famed for their plant-based dishes, but the quality of Venice’s vegan options proves this is quite a misleading stereotype! Before I started my guided food...
A Local’s Guide to Cicchetti in Venice
To truly enjoy Venice as the locals do, you have to sample some Venetian cicchetti and hop between the city’s countless cicchetti bars, known as bacari. Reminiscent of Spanish tapas, cicchetti consists of bite-sized snacks traditionally teamed with local wines or spritzes. Tucking into some delectable finger food at a...
No matter what corner of Italy I’ve found myself in, I’ve rarely struggled to get my hands on quality pizza, and Venice is no different. I’ve gushed about Venice’s wine bars and where I’ve uncovered the finest gelato in Venice, but I don’t think I’ve given the pizza here the...
A Guide to Romantic Restaurants in Venice
If there’s one thing Venice has in spades, it’s romantic restaurants offering intimate and memorable dining experiences. With its picturesque streets, canal-side terraces, and cozy hideaways, few places are quite as ambient and enchanting as the Floating City. I often tell people on my Venice food walks that all it...
An Essential Guide to Food in Venice
When people think of Venice, they envision picturesque canals, enchanting gondola rides, and refreshing glasses of Aperol spritz. Venetian cuisine often gets forgotten about. However, the foodie landscape here is well and truly alive and kicking, and I’m going to give you the inside scoop! You’ve probably been led to...
An Essential Guide to Wines in Barcelona
You’ll have a difficult time finding a city in Spain with a wine culture that can rival that of the Catalan capital. I might gush a lot about the many must-try foods in Barcelona, but in reality, I think the Barcelona wines deserve just as much praise! Naturally, wines are...
Where to Find Paella in Barcelona
Paella is one of Spain’s most famous dishes, and while it’s originally from Valencia, it’s proudly represented in some of Barcelona’s top restaurants. In the Catalan capital, you can find a variety of styles, featuring seafood, wild hare, and even vegetarian versions. So, it only makes sense to make room...