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Copenhagen Restaurants: A Local’s Guide to Where to Eat
Why Copenhagen Is One of Europe’s Great Dining Cities Copenhagen usually doesn’t get lumped in with the other big-hitting foodie cities around Europe, like Rome or Paris. But this city has redefined modern cooking through the New Nordic Movement, and its position in the global food scene is firmly established....
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Florence Countryside: History, Scenic Villages, Wine, and Things to Do
Step outside of Florence and the scenery changes immediately. The countryside opens up into rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, vineyards, and olive groves. Quiet roads wind between old farmhouses, and hilltop towns sit peacefully and seem as if they have barely changed for centuries. Why the Florence Countryside Is...
It’s that time of the day in Venice when you need an espresso for a little lift-me-up. From charming hideaway coffee shops operating on a come-and-go system to luxurious espresso bars amongst tourist hotspots like Piazza San Marco, cafes in Venice are a unique experience. I’ve lost count of the...
Florence City Center: History, Sights, Food, and Things to Do
Everyone wants to visit Florence’s city center. It’s brimming with history and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with medieval streets, famous piazzas, and some of the most recognizable Renaissance landmarks in the world. Why Florence City Center Is the Heart of the City While walking through, you’ll immediately...
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...