The 19th century French gourmet Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles “the diamonds of the kitchen”. And, to this day, most foodies would agree that nothing says culinary status symbol quite like adding a shaving or two of these pungent yet aromatic “underground mushrooms” to a dish. Since Italy is home to...

Venice is a magnet for tourists, so naturally there will be Venetians who will try to take advantage of the hapless traveller. Here are a few of our insider hacks to have an authentic experience without breaking the bank. 1. Walk instead of taking the vaporetto. Venice is relatively small,...

Being English and someone who likes to travel, I have heard my fair share of stereotypes about what this country is really like. Some of these seem pretty true to me, and some are just plain wrong; here are a few of the common ones. English people all drink tea...

Is it really a must to go for a gondola ride in Venice? It is on many people’s bucket list, and if it’s on yours, here are some tips and information to enjoy the ride. In other words: Your Gondola Guide to Venice! What is a gondola? A gondola [pronounced...

It is arguably London’s most famous food destination, and at Borough Market it’s not just the plethora of stalls at which you can feast. Unsurprisingly, a whole foodie scene revolves around the market, so when stalls shut up shop for the day, the restaurants located around it continue to supply...

In 2009, a new player stepped into the Czech cuisine game – a new player, but with old roots. Since then, Lokal has opened 6 more restaurants in Prague, Pilsen and Brno, and has become a favorite among both locals and foreign visitors. This most traditional member of the Ambiente...

Planning to holiday throughout Europe and not sure how to decide which cities to visit? Some people might base their itinerary on famous or historical sights, but we foodies look to research which cities will be the best food and wine destinations to enhance our overall travel experience. You might...

Admittedly, the Dutch have a few eating habits that may seem strange to the foreign palate. That strange affinity for the briny taste of raw herring, for instance, or their penchant for salty licorice. Their addiction to deep-fried snacks, perhaps, or their oddly early dinner times… We say all this...