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An Essential Guide to Tortilla in Madrid
As much as I love the taste of egg-based dishes, I’m willing to admit that omelets may not be the most exciting meal out there! However, if you’ve ever tried Spain’s take on an omelet, known locally as tortilla de patatas, you’ll know that the Spanish sure know how to...
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5 Things You Didn't Know About London's Brick Lane a.k.a. Banglatown
Brick Lane in London’s East End is an epicenter of cultural diversity, the Curry Capital of the U.K., and a mecca for on-trend shopaholics. The street runs from Bethnal Green to Whitechapel, passing through the Shoreditch and Spitalfield areas but nowadays ‘Brick Lane’ tends to refer to the wider area...
7 Very European Food Festivals
Art, music, architecture – these are just three of the things you might associate with the continent of Europe – but there’s so much more to it than that. (And we’re not talking about literature, language or philosophy either) Let’s look at some of the weird and wonderful things Europeans...
It’s National Drink Wine day – which seems like the perfect excuse for me to reminisce about my wine history. In all fairness, I’m not sure there’s a better time for it, well, until my ‘National Rob Reminisces About Wine Day’ idea takes off. This is a love story –...
National Pizza Day - Rome v Naples
Oh, pizza – let us count the ways we adore you: 1) You’re delicious. 2) See above. To be honest that sort of covers it. Is there truly anything better than a hot pizza straight from the oven being put in front of your hungry face? If you answered “no”, you...
Where to Eat the Best Steamed Bao Buns in London
You’re probably aware that it’s traditional for men to greet the Queen of England with a bow. However, if you should find yourself in glorious London town meeting her Majesty, rather than offer up a disappointing lowering of the head, she’d probably, almost definitely, prefer it if you presented her...
Rome is a great destination at any time of the year. Winters are generally mild and quiet, making it a wonderful time to beat the crowds, and while the summers can be hot and busy we just think that is an excuse for more gelato! Spring and autumn often bring...
What's the most vegetarian-friendly country in Europe?
A handy map for the travelling vegetarian Vegetarians and vegans know that travelling in Europe can be tricky if you want to eat anything other than salad leaves or plain potatoes. Not every European nation is what you’d call “vegetarian friendly”. So it’s great to see that master map-maker Jakub...
5 Cooking Classes in Amsterdam You’ve Got to Try
This post was originally published on July 27, 2015 and was updated on November, 2017. Whether you’re visiting and looking to experience something uniquely Amsterdam, or you’re an Amsterdammer who wants to mix up your culinary routine, cooking classes are a fun way to try something new with the help...