Europe

Maspalomas, Spain – a sun-kissed haven where the dunes meet the ocean and where the culinary scene is as vibrant as its sunsets.  Ever found yourself wandering the cobbled streets, …

It was our third day in Tuscany and things took an unexpected turn. Google Maps failed to guide us, and finding our destination proved more challenging than we’d anticipated. At …

Traveling to Croatia and wondering which Croatian foods you should try during your visit? I’ve teamed up with Yacht Getaways to bring you this guide to some of the best …

Hello, Italian food lovers! It’s time to indulge in the deliciousness of Italy on the charming streets of this beautiful Polish city.  Join me as we explore the best Italian …

Ah, Krakow – the magical city where history and culture meet to create an atmosphere that’s truly one-of-a-kind.  And if there’s one thing that can make an evening in this …

It’s time to embark on a culinary voyage through the heart of the historic city of Krakow, where Old Town’s cobbled streets are brimming with gastronomic delights that will make …

Today, we’re diving fork-first into the delectable world of Polish cuisine, exploring the best Polish restaurants in none other than the enchanting city of Krakow.  So, buckle up and prepare …

Rome, the capital of Italy, is a symbol of ancient history, a synonym for love, and a center of many cultural happenings. Through the years, Rome became one of the …

As the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom, London is the country’s economic, transportation and cultural center. Also, tourists can enjoy many fancy restaurants and one of the best London rooftop …

Naples, Italy, is a pizza city with plenty of locations to eat it and even more reasons to do so. However, if you take your pizza more seriously than others, …

Lisbon is a city with plenty of history and culture. It is Portugal’s capital, so it’s no surprise that it is one of the most visited cities in Europe.  This …

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit. The highlight of your trip could be the magnificent cities with iconic architecture or the heavenly countryside. But what better …

Barcelona is one of the most famous European cities and a fantastic destination. The city is well-known for its exquisite architecture and thriving culture, with many exciting things to see …

Best known as the city of light, a center of culture and art, one of the most visited cities in the world, and the city of love, Paris has much …

London is unquestionably one of the world’s top gastronomic cities. It is home to 66 Michelin-starred restaurants and is where some of the world’s top chefs go to refine their …

France is internationally renowned for its gastronomy, with some of the best chefs in the world setting up their restaurants in Paris that continue to dominate international dining charts! You …

Rome is renowned for more than its magnificent structures, rich history, and natural splendor. It is a culinary marvel because of its fantastic restaurant scene. And I’m not the only …

Maltese cuisine reflects its history and numerous culinary influences. This little island nation, located between Sicily and North Africa along important trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea, has hosted many …

It’s a bit of an understatement to say that Sardinia is more than just “good eats.” The region is brimming with breathtaking scenery, charming towns, and easy-to-love people, making for …

Whenever you have a chance to follow your child or grandchild through a new-to-you location, like Central Europe, do it! When my daughter participated in the Global Youth Leadership Foundation …

Want to learn where you can find the best hot chocolate in Scotland? Then you’ve come to the right place! Besides your birthday, there is one more date you should …

Being the grand capital of Austria, Vienna is a classic city where you can enjoy soothing music and life-changing dreams while living within beautifully architected buildings. It is a city …

It has been said that to travel is to live. If this is true, then traveling in Greece is living at its finest. From the Mediterranean Sea to the top …

Whether it’s your first time traveling to Barcelona or your tenth time on the sunny Spanish coast, there are sure to be several traditional Barcelona foods you’ve yet to try.  …

As most regular readers and my social media followers are aware by now I’ve fallen hard for the Republic of Georgia. The country is amazing- there’s so much to see …

When it comes to Swiss food and cuisine, most people just think of cheese and chocolate. And who can blame them? After all, the Swiss have been producing these for …

When I heard that Traverse was holding a conference in Italy I snatched up a ticket immediately. Billing itself as an “anti-conference” many of my blogging friends have either attended …

Tbilisi is an amazing travel destination that isn’t exactly on every tourist’s agenda but should be. It has the perfect blend of everything anyone could want. There are ancient and …

I’ve teamed up with a bunch of my local Bulgarian blogger friends to bring you this list of Sofia restaurants you must try! I’ve asked for list entries from locals …

When visiting Kiev, Ukraine, you don’t want to neglect the tasty menus you’ll find in many of the local restaurants. From traditional Ukrainian food, to modern Chinese cuisine, and even …

Croatia has been famous as a tourist destination for quite a while now. However, its capital Zagreb has only recently become popular among tourists. The history of this city and …

Chania, Crete is one of the best places in all of Greece for good traditional food. Here, you’ll not only find your favorite Greek dishes but also local traditional Cretan …

Krakow restaurants can give you an exciting taste of all the city has to offer. As one of Poland’s oldest population centers, Krakow is steeped in a rich history and …

Warsaw restaurants offer dining experiences as varied as the Polish capital itself. Whether you plan to visit the city to explore Poland’s rich history, taken in the stunning baroque or …

Fish and chips are a must-try when you visit London, as evidenced by the fact that more than 250 million fish and chips meals are sold in the UK every …

Poznan has become a popular spot for travelers looking to explore stunning Renaissance architecture in a country that’s a bit less expensive than many parts of Europe. And those who …

During our TBEX FAM trip, I was fortunate to be sent to Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic. During our time there, we were able to try many …

I don’t often blog about blog-related things. But, I think reading about my experience at TBEX Ostrava might interest some of you. Take it as a behind the scenes look …

During my time in town to attend TBEX, I was seriously impressed with the number of options Ostrava restaurants presented. We not only found authentic Czech food, but also impressive …

Of all the things I did in Prague, one of the most unique and interesting was spending half a day truffle hunting with Prague Truffle. Prague Truffle was founded by a …

Many people choose to visit Cesky Krumlov on a day trip from Prague. I chose to stay several days to give myself a chance to try as many Cesky Krumlov …

Finding the best Schnitzel in Vienna should be at the top of any list of things to do when visiting the Austrian capital. The Schnitzel, Vienna’s signature dish, is a …

It would have been nearly impossible for me to get to all the best Vienna restaurants in the week that I spent there. However, I am happy to share a few …

Budapest, Hungary’s capital city, is one of my favorite cities in the world. There’s so much to see, do and eat that figuring out the best things to do in …

I recently spent several days eating my way through the Slovakian capital city to bring you this guide to the best Bratislava restaurants. From where to find the best traditional …

Since I already have you sorted out on dinners with the best restaurants in Budapest, I felt it only appropriate to give you some guidance on where to find the …

After attending the PING conference in Helsinki, the conference’s organizers were nice enough to send all of us food-obsessed types to Turku. There, in cooperation with Visit Turku, we enjoyed authentic Finnish food …

I recently spent a month living in the Transylvanian capital, which quickly became one of my favorite cities in Romania, developing this list of the best Cluj restaurants. Cluj restaurants have …

I’ve teamed up with my local friends to bring you this list of the best Brasov restaurants. This guide details where you can find everything from authentic Romanian dishes to …

On my most recent visit to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, I set out to find the best breakfast Bucharest has to offer. On this list you’ll find everything …

Iceland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason. A visit to Iceland will leave you with memories you’ll cherish for life, as …

With a location convenient to both North America and mainland Europe, Ireland has enjoyed high visitor numbers for decades. In spite of its popularity (and small size), planning your first …

Looking for some great places to eat in Reykjavik? I’ve teamed up with a few of my blogger friends to bring you this list of the best Reykjavik restaurants! We’ve put this …

Looking for the best tapas Barcelona has to offer? You’ve come to the right place! Barcelona is one of the best cities for tapas in all of Spain, simply because …

Deciding which Athens restaurants to eat at can be overwhelming. So, to help you out, I’ve teamed up with a few blogger friends to share our picks for the Best …

During my time in Slovenia I was so impressed with the local food and wine. I went in not knowing much about it, but I left a huge fan. Ljubljana …

With so many great restaurants in Budapest, deciding where to eat can be a daunting task, especially if you’re only in town for a few days. I’ve asked a few …

While most people wouldn’t think of Albania as a foodie destination, I was quite surprised by the restaurants in Tirana. The capital city of Albania has many trendy international eateries …

For this post, I’m excited to team up with the Costa Brava Tourism Board to bring you a foodie’s guide to the region. I spent a week road tripping my …

Typically when you think of Greek food, you think of gyros. But as I learned, there is huge variety in Greek food. The majority of Greek dishes I tried were …

Located 78 nautical miles from Athens in the Aegean Sea, Syros is poised to become the next “it” place to visit in Greece. I recently spent three weeks exploring the island and came …

After getting an overview of Greek food during my walking food tour of Athens, I was excited to try more of what the country had to offer. After nearly three …

  While in Costa Brava, I was based out of the city of Girona. One of the highlights of my time in the city was the walking food tour of …

  If you follow my blog, you know that one of the first things I do when visiting a new city is to find a walking food tour. This time …

Albanian food, with some notable differences, is similar to much of the food in other Balkan countries. The country’s cuisine is the Mediterranean, with influences from Italian, Greek, and Turkish …

During my recent walking food tour of Ljubljana, I was able to try several varieties of local wine. Knowing I was interested in trying more, my guide suggested I visit Vipava …

During my most recent visit to Italy, we briefly stopped in Florence Italy on our way to visit the somewhat disappointing Cinque Terre. I had visited Florence Italy once before …

During my recent visit to Albania, I didn’t initially plan to visit Prizren Kosovo. But so many people recommended the country to me that I changed my plans. I also …

During my most recent visit to Hungary, I learned much more about what makes traditional Hungarian food unique. Hungarians make use of seasonal foods, and many of the dishes focus …

One of the highlights of my time in Slovenia was joining Ljubljananjam for a walking food tour of Ljubljana. I was excited to work with this particular company because they partner with …

Attending Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna) was one of the highlights of all my time in Slovenia. In fact, it’s one of the top things I recommend, and I’ve already sent several …

After recently joining Taste Hungary for their Jewish Cuisine Walking Food Tour, I next joined them for their Buda Food Walk to learn more about the interesting history of the …

During my time in Budapest, I was fortunate enough to participate in several tours with Taste Hungary, the city’s leading food tour company. On my first day with Taste Hungary, …

I’ve found one of my new favorite things in life– aperitivos. Specifically, aperitivos from Mercado de San Fernando in Madrid. It’s really everything I like all at once: sitting around …

As I’m sure you all know by now, I love walking food tours. I try them in every city I can. Spain is one of my favorite countries in the …

Bucharest has an emerging food scene. A local friend told me that five to six years ago most traditional Romanian restaurants focused solely on local or traditional food and that …

As I researched Romanian food before visiting Romania, I mostly read about how it was “hearty” and “heavy”. And while I found much of the local fare is quite heavy, …

When I saw that applications for a press trip to Romania called Experience Bucharest had opened up, I jumped on the opportunity and applied immediately. I had visited Romania before …

After my recent visit to Iceland, where I showed you some of my favorite Icelandic foods, I’ve teamed up with dealchecker to share with you ‘A Taste of Iceland’- an …

While visiting friends in Chişinău, the capital city of Moldova, we learned that Cricova Winery, one of the largest wine cellars in the world was only ten miles from us. Obviously, …

When I announced I was going to Iceland, everyone cautioned me about the food. I was warned that Iceland food is seriously bad. They told me that, as a foodie, …

During a recent visit with a friend, the two of us found out he had some unplanned days off that we could take advantage of together. We tried to decide …

“I found this restaurant with a charcuterie plate that will change your life,” I told my friend. “I know one that’s better,” he replied. And so it was on. During …

I’m not the type to fall in love hard and fast. It’s happened only a few times in my life. Berlin. San Francisco. Madrid. Now I can add Lviv, Ukraine …

Lviv is one of my new favorite cities. If you haven’t already, click here to read all about why I love it so much. One of the many things I …

Pico Island Azores, along with Faial and São Jorge, is one of the three Portuguese islands that make up The Triangle. They are part of a larger collection of nine …

Faial is one of the nine volcanic islands of the Portuguese Azores. Along with its two closest neighbors Pico and São Jorge it makes up what is known as The …