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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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The 6 Most Romantic Restaurants in Venice
If there’s one thing Venice has in spades, it’s romantic restaurants offering intimate and memorable dining experiences. With its picturesque streets, canal-side terraces, and cozy hideaways, few places are quite as ambient and enchanting as the Floating City. I often tell people on my Venice food tours that all it...
In Venetian cuisine, dessert holds the same importance as any other part of a meal. Sweet treats like cakes, cookies, and other baked goods also serve as popular snacks, evident from the lengthy queues outside local pastry shops and much-loved Venice cafes every day of the week! From my Venice...
The 6 Best Family Restaurants in Venice
Venice’s romantic, mystical nature would lead you to believe it’s a destination best suited to couples and grown-up travelers. While it certainly appeals to each of those groups, it’s also an incredibly welcoming spot for little visitors, with a bunch of family-friendly restaurants. I’ve noticed many people on my Venice...
Enjoying a leisurely gondola ride around San Marco and marveling at the Ponte de Rialto are all part of the Venetian experience, but making time to discover the finest bacari in Venice is equally important! A bacaro is a traditional haunt for local wines and cicchetti, the city’s unique take...
Eating Europe vs Viator: Which is the Better Option for Food Tours?
Food tours have become a must-do for travelers looking to explore a city’s culinary scene and dig deeper into the true flavors of their destination. In fact, up to 66% of people agree that food tourism helps provide a better understanding of local culture, and I believe that there’s no...
The 10 Best Cicchetti in Venice
To truly enjoy Venice as the locals do, you have to sample some Venetian cicchetti and hop between the city’s countless cicchetti bars, known as bacari. Reminiscent of Spanish tapas, cicchetti consists of bite-sized snacks traditionally teamed with local wines or spritzes. Tucking into some delectable finger food at a...
Gelato is one of those iconic Italian treats you find in cities like Rome, Sicily, and Florence. Venice in particular has so many gelatarias it can leave you spoiled for choice. From Gelato di Natura to Gelateria Nico and the sorbets at Bacaro del Gelato there are so many places...
The 6 Best Port Wines in Porto
Port wine is the signature drink of the city of Porto. However, there are several different types of port wine. Each is made with different techniques and slightly different grapes, or aged in different ways to make them distinctly unique. The different vintages and specialist wine makers offer interesting takes...