Have you been to a German grocery store this summer and seen the small, yellow plums for sale? When a tree near my house started dropping these to the ground, I decided to do some digging (and tasting).
Collecting souvenirs is an important part of travelling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
Cyprus is unlike anywhere else in the world. Comfortably situated in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is awash in history and culture. The island's unparalleled natural beauty is sprinkled with ancient ruins and local stories of the beloved classical gods of old.
From authentic pizza in Rome to Guinness in Dublin, we’ve done a lot of tasting and traveling in our past two years in Europe. By far, our favorite spot for food is Spain. From sizzling tapas, freshly-caught seafood and aromatic spices, Spanish food is nothing short of amazing.
Stretched out on the deck of a well-appointed ship, sunshine on shoulders and drink in hand as vineyards and castles slip past might sound like the epitome of the European river cruise experience.
Collecting souvenirs is an important part of traveling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
When a German friend first explained the “Kaffee und Kuchen” tradition, my eyes lit up like a child who first spots their birthday cake. He explained some of his fondest memories were having cake and coffee in a cafe with family every Sunday after church.
Every culture has unique and what could be perceived as slightly odd holiday traditions. In Germany, the terrifying image of Krampus is enough to set any kid (or adult for that matter) straight. The Dutch celebrate Sinterklaas, the patron saint of children based on St. Nicholas.
