There’s nothing quite like the comforting warmth of a well-made Irish coffee with a touch of sugar, a cheeky splash of whisky, and a dreamy layer of cream floating on top. Whether you’re ducking into a cozy pub on a rainy Dublin afternoon or capping off a delicious dinner, there...

The cuisine of San Sebastián tells a story of tradition, innovation, and deep cultural pride with every bite. In this complete guide we’ll take a look at the beating heart of Basque cuisine, the relationship with the sea and the bounty of the land, as well as how the local...

Palermo’s Coastal Christmas: Traditions, Lights, and Festivities by the Sea Palermo is famous for its history, sure, but most people have no idea how amazing Christmas is here. This sun-soaked, historic city might not have the icy winters you find up north, but that doesn’t stop it from putting on...

Why San Sebastian is the Perfect Christmas Destination Most people heading to Spain for Christmas stick to the usual big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. But if you look a little further north, San Sebastian offers some winter magic, with streets and plazas that glow with lights and Basque Christmas...

Discover Porto’s Holiday Magic The charming riverside city of Porto is easily one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, and when December hits, it gets an even bigger glow-up for Christmas. The historic streets and iconic areas like Ribeira light up with festive decorations that add a magical touch,...

A Holiday Wonderland in the Heart of Naples Naples’ famously chaotic streets are usually what people associate with the city, but once Christmas arrives, everything shifts, and the celebrations take over. Bustling areas like Via San Gregorio Armeno are lit up, and nativity displays that Neapolitans call ‘o presepio’ pop...

Experience Seville’s Winter Charm Seville has a unique charm at Christmas that always makes me want to go back. Maybe it’s the Moorish buildings decked out in festive decorations, or the streets and squares glowing with lights as nativity scenes come to life. There’s an exciting energy in the air...

A Taste of Tradition: How Bologna Celebrates the Holidays I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bologna is one of Italy’s most amazing cities, but when Christmas calls, the festivities make that even more incredible. Medieval streets glow with festive lighting, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts from...