Spain means tapas, right? But how can you choose among the almost endless food tours in Barcelona for a truly authentic tasting experience? Book your Barcelona food tour with locals and skip the big franchises. Our goal was to enjoy an intimate, personalized foodie experience …to truly taste the best of Catalonia, as guided by […]
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On Sunday There Is No Menu
“On Sunday, there is no menu,” the waitress informed us with her eyes downcast and her hands in the air. “We serve family style.” We smiled. And our bellies rumbled. We’d just arrived from a whirlwind drive—on an inspired route courtesy of the “local roads only” setting on our car’s nav—through a shimmering Aspen forest […]
The Amazing Europe Bucket List: 51 Unique Places to Get off the Beaten Path
It’s true that gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or seeing Big Ben in London for the first time is a thrill. But if you’re interested in a soul-satisfying trip with fewer crowds and more magic moments, consider visiting one of the 51 off the beaten path Europe destinations on this Europe bucket […]
Lake Maggiore: See Stresa and the Borromean Islands
When many think of the Italian Lakes district in northern Italy, typically Lago (Lake) Como comes to mind first—at least for Americans—as the famed locale of George Clooney’s mansion. But a bit less frequented and just as beautiful is Lago Maggiore with its Borromean Islands in Stresa, Italy, to the west. The Three Borromean Islands […]
Beautiful Bregenz: Cycling Lake Constance and Hiking the Pfänder
It’s true that the last place I’ve visited is always my new favorite destination. But…If I had to pick a perfect base in Europe that was drop dead gorgeous, but conveniently located to some of my favorite places, I’m pretty sure it would be Bregenz, Austria in the Vorarlberg region. Cycling Lake Constance and hiking […]