Tag: europe
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What I ate in GREECE- A Food Journal
As an American traveler, one of the greatest joys of visiting Greece has been its cuisine. The food and wine of Greece are quite different from Greek-American food, or what many Americans call “Mediterranean food”. The flavors are very different as well, due to the Greece’s regional ingredients, cultures and terroirs. Yes, Greece is technically…
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At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary
This goes out to the lovers of fine chocolates and the connoisseurs of divine pastries, I share your passion and would never steer you wrong. Café Gerbeaud has been a gastronomic delight since 1858, and is one of the oldest cafes in Europe. For over 160 years Café Gerbeaud has specialized in gourmet chocolates, traditional…
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What I ate in BUDAPEST | A Food Journal
Budapest, the queen of the Danube, is one of the most captivating and historical cities in Europe. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 is considered to have an outstanding universal value, as a center for receiving and disseminating cultural influences. Today, Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and the most…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 2 | A Food Journal
The location of Spain and its history has molded its cuisine and food history. Due to its close proximity to France, Portugal, and Africa; as well as touching the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean has lead to a unique food and wine culture. The cuisine of Spain can vary on its location, history of…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 1 | A Food Journal
The location of Spain and its history has molded its cuisine and food history. Due to its close proximity to France, Portugal, and Africa; as well as touching the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean has lead to a unique food and wine culture. The cuisine of Spain can vary on its location, history of…
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What I ate in POLAND – A Food Journal
Poland has been one of my favorite countries to visit, and I have visited this beloved country a couple of times since 2015. I will admit this country took me by surprise when I first visited it, and Poland was my inspiration to visit all of Eastern Europe, including the Baltic states and the Balkans.…
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What I ate in ENGLAND | A Food Journal
For almost two decades, I have traveled to the United Kingdom and explored much of the country. In those years, I noticed the food scene changing in the country to a more modern take, a variety of ethnic cuisines; and thinking outside the box when it comes ingredients and presentations. In London especially is where…
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What I ate in LONDON – Part 1 | A Food Journal
For almost two decades, I have traveled to the United Kingdom and explored much of the country. In those years, I noticed the food scene changing in the country to a more modern take, a variety of ethnic cuisines; as well as thinking outside the box when it comes ingredients and presentations. In London especially…
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What I ate in the CZECH REPUBLIC – Part 2 | A Food Journal
Two trips into Czech Republic equaled out to a lot of food and drink. As a food and travel blogger, this has always been a typical thing for me, and I always intertwine the food culture of a country with my travels. I feel it is important to engage all the senses while visiting any…
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Urban Art – A Photo Journal of Global Street Art
According to Wikipedia: Urban art combines street art and graffiti and is often used to summarize all visual art forms arising in urban areas, being inspired by urban architecture or present urban lifestyle. Because the urban arts are characterized by existing in the public space, they are often viewed as vandalism and destruction of private property. I have always been fascinated with urban art, murals,…
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C’est la Chandeleur | Day of the Crêpe
February 2nd is a great day for eating crêpes, considering it is the holiday ‘Jour des Crêpes’ (Day of the crêpe) in France. This date marks the end of their Christmas period, which would be 40 days after Christmas Eve ending on the 2nd of February. La Chandeleur has its origins from ancient times, as…
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Walking the Dales Way | Discovering West Yorkshire, England
Walking the Dales in West Yorkshire is one of the most enchanting experiences one can do while visiting England. The rural scenery is breathtaking and picturesque, as far as the eye can see. It seems this is where man and nature created something harmonious together, and where everything just intertwines so beautifully. Well, that is…
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Sites to See in BERLIN | Discovering Germany
There are many German towns and cities that I have written about regarding my love affair with Germany. This country has “It”, and has been my travel crush since 2015. Now Berlin, well Berlin, this city captivates me. Berlin is very different from other cities in Germany, and many of its residents have told me…
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The Wall Museum East Side Gallery in Berlin | Discovering Germany
Located adjacent to the Berlin Wall on the east side of the city, The Wall Museum is an impressive multimedia exhibition that highlights the infamous history of the Berlin wall; what it was, how it effected the country and its people, and what it represented in Germany and the world during the 20th century. This…
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Cardiff Bay in Wales | Discovering Great Britain
Spending a relaxing day walking through Cardiff Bay was a fun introduction to Wales in Great Britain. We had initially come into Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to visit the now defunct Dr. Who Experience, which was incredibly entertaining. Besides Dr. Who, we found the bay to be a pleasant way to spend an…
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin | Discovering Ireland
Over my travels and education, I have come to find that cathedrals and churches play a great role in Europe’s architectural, art, cultural, and political history. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin is no exception to that rule. For over 800 years this church has been the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, and today…