Bussana Vecchia and Relax Cafe
Bussana Vecchia is a sun-drenched hilltop village that was devastated by an earthquake in the 1800s and brought back to life by a colony of artists who settled here in 1960s. It has a unique hippie...
View ArticleThe trattoria in the Sant'Ambrogio market
The trattoria is cheap, it's full of locals, it's boisterous, and friendly. They give you a massive caraffe of wine and sort of estimate how much you've drunk (it's about €1.50 per glass). They all...
View ArticleRestaurant La Randoulina
La Randoulina is a great slow food restaurant in the Staura valley west of Cuneo in Piemonte.There is no menu, or prices, but they ask for your preference of fish or meat, or if you're vegetarian. And...
View ArticleRestaurant La Randoulina
La Randoulina is a great slow food restaurant in the Staura valley west of Cuneo in Piemonte.There is no menu, or prices, but they ask for your preference of fish or meat, or if you're vegetarian. And...
View ArticleLes Clos de Paulilles
Situated on a wine estate overlooking the Baie de Paulilles, Le Clos de Paulilles epitomises classic but informal French dining. Each course from the farm's one fixed menu is accompanied by a different...
View ArticleRestaurant Porto Romano
This little gem is not far from the main square in Bruges right across Hotel Navarra we've stayed in! Husband and wife taking care of their business in a professional way, delicious food and more than...
View ArticleThe Langhe
For those whose holiday success is dependent on the holy trinity of amazing food, good wine and heartwarming scenery, head for the Langhe area of Piemonte where all three are world class yet affordable...
View ArticleFrancesca's Italian Restaurant
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients combined with hand-made Italian cuisine, a small but perfectly formed menu, good design, friendly staff and reasonable prices. This restaurant has been fully booked...
View ArticleLe Jardin Restaurant
We enjoyed a delicious lunch here on the patio under the shade of wonderful lush banana trees! Service was friendly and efficient. Lovely fresh juices and so peaceful and calm.
View ArticleLagos
The old port of Lagos has historic buildings, beaches, surfing, nightlife and superb camping at the spotless Turiscampo (from €18 for two). For a world-class walk head out west atop golden-ochre...
View ArticleCarrer d'Enric Granados
Carrer d'Enric Granados is a beautiful, semi- pedestrianised street in the heart of Eixample, just a hop and a skip from Passeig de Gracia and Rambla Catalunya. The street is named after the Catalan...
View ArticleBarcelona’s Four Hidden Corners
Barcelona has a well-documented tourist trail marking out the must see highlights of the city. However there’s an abundance of interesting places in the city that visitors aren’t made aware such as the...
View ArticleHaga Deli
Get off the main streets and go to this hidden gem of a restaurant less than 5 minutes from Odenplan. Wonderful pizza and pasta, but try the house special beef stew for a real lunchtime treat.
View ArticleEl Caldero (Paella in Madrid)
Best Paella I have ever had in Madrid. They bring the ingredients every day from the coast and the seafood is fantastic.The rice needs to be shared (it's for two people and the shellfish paella is...
View Article10 top tips for the early Brazil World Cup traveller
Some local advices: do not stay in Tavares Bastos favela, is far from the beaches; take the Ferry to Niterói and adme the most beautiful panorama from Rio; For a street snack, prefer the traditional...
View ArticleTour Gastronomique of Midi Pyrenees
Without doubt one of the best cycling tours I've ever done. With the help of the Midi-Pyrenees Tourist Board www.tourism-midi-pyrenees.co.uk (which has dedicated cycling section) I arranged a tour...
View ArticleStreet Life: Carrer Parlament
Carrer Parlament, which runs along the lower part of Barcelona in the residential Sant Antoni quarter of the Eixample district, has recently received some much needed rejuvenation and is now awash with...
View ArticleLa Ciambella Roma
La Ciambella is a newish restaurant - I think it opened last March. It is located behind the Pantheon in Rome, tucked away in a peaceful street. Nearly in front of the restaurant, there is a famous...
View ArticleC'est bon, C'est Belge
The slogan above the shop reads “my grandmother made them, my mother makes them, I sell them.” The name and the two Belgian flags proudly fluttering should really give the game away, so don’t commit...
View ArticlePapa Bubble
A place for fans of rock candy, made by hand. Inspired by British and Danish rock candy, this little shop opened one and a half years ago, selling rock with all Belgian ingredients and no nasty...
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