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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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Where to eat in London's Chinatown for a taste of the Orient
Visitors to London have a wealth of world renowned attractions, landmarks, and cultural highlights at their fingertips, and this expansive experience continues when your tummy begins to rumble. As the choice of dining venues in London is so vast, perhaps consider which part of the world you’d like to sample...
Stroopwafels: a foodie's guide to what, where and how...
The Dutch stroopwafel, or syrup waffle, is a cookie that is unique to the Netherlands, and has been eaten in the country for centuries. The history of this delicacy dates back to 1784, when a baker from the town of Gouda baked a waffle using old crumbs and spices, and...
Although I can’t claim to be very talented in the kitchen nowadays (taste testing is really more my forte’), some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around a good deal of mixing, seasoning, and stirring. Believe it or not, I was quite the little chef. On weekends my mom would...
15 Fun and Interesting Italy Facts for Kids
We really don’t think you or your kids will have a problem getting interested in Italy. There’s no shortage of things to know about this old, artistic and cultural country. But still, we thought it would be helpful to create a list of fun facts about Italy to share with...
Campo dei Fiori Market: The "Field of Flowers"
This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated in November, 2017. Campo dei Fiori is a piazza smack in the centre of historic Rome. Its name, translated literally, means “field of flowers,” and one theory is that the name dates from when this area was an open meadow....
What are Prague's most famous food dishes?
As someone who has travelled her fair share of European countries, and being an avid foodie, I always find it quite interesting to learn about the culture and traditions behind a country’s cuisine. However, from an Italian’s point of view, when I sit down at a restaurant and don’t get...
10 Fun Facts about Ancient Rome for Kids (plus cool places to visit)
If you are headed to Rome with children, you might think it difficult to keep their attentions on the wonders of Ancient Rome. But sometimes those Ancient Romans did some strange things that your kids might find strange and interesting too. 1. Rome was founded by two brothers nursed by...
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” Samuel Johnson’s enthusiastic testimonial about the capital of UK might sound hyperbolic at first, but it starts to ring true when one starts acquainting oneself with London. Reams...
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