Exploring San Sebastian: What to Do and Where to Eat
| | | | | | | | |

Exploring San Sebastian: What to Do and Where to Eat

San Sebastian is known as one of the ultimate foodie destinations, and for good reason. With the world’s second most Michelin stars per capita (Kyoto is number one) and a reputation for the best pintxo bars, you won’t go hungry in this coastal city. But don’t limit yourself to the media-hyped restaurants. With pintxo bars,…

A Taste of Basque Culture: Day Trip to Hondarribia and Lunch at Alameda
| | | | | | | |

A Taste of Basque Culture: Day Trip to Hondarribia and Lunch at Alameda

A stronghold for over a century, Hondarribia still retains its fortified walls and fishing heritage. We took a day trip to Hondarribia to have lunch at the Michelin-star restaurant Alameda and instantly fell in love with this town, its landscape, and its people. Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links where we receive a super-small…

The Best Cities to See the Most Christmas Markets in Europe
| | |

The Best Cities to See the Most Christmas Markets in Europe

Whether it’s your first time visiting Europe’s Christmas markets or your 20th, Christmas markets are magical. The smell of wood, gingerbread, and mulled wine surrounded by twinkling lights and decorations transforms a city into a wondrous fairyland.    With at least 30 cities consistently being named “the Best Christmas Markets” it’s hard to decide where…

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Europe’s Best Christmas Markets
| | |

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

I’m obsessed with Christmas time, and there’s nothing like a European Christmas market (or 10) to really get into the spirit of things. When I was a kid living in Germany, I always looked forward to the Christmas season. Back then, they were small, maybe just filling one plaza or two. Today, major cities have…

Christmas Markets in Three Different Countries
| | | | |

Christmas Markets in Three Different Countries

Christmas time is my favorite time of the year. It doesn’t matter if I’m on the beaches of Miami or skiing in the Swiss Alps, the Christmas holiday season transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. I have to admit, I’ve been spoiled when it comes to Christmas. And I’m not talking about gifts. Growing up…

Barcelona Bliss: Sun, Sea, and Serenity on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast
| |

Barcelona Bliss: Sun, Sea, and Serenity on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast

This is a sponsored post by Exoticca.com featuring one of Spain’s most popular destinations, Barcelona. Check out their trip itineraries to see the best of Spain! Barcelona is a city that has something for everyone. From its rich history to the incomparable food scene, it is easy to see why so many people love the…

The Best Chocolate In Under The Radar Places
| | | | | | | | | | |

The Best Chocolate In Under The Radar Places

What started out as a travel memoir of the best chocolate from our recent European trip, quickly became a list of delicious chocolate concoctions from our travels around the world over the past decade. First created in the Mesoamerican landscape of Mexico and Central America, the “Drink of the Gods” morphed from a bitter drink…

Nordic Fare at Geranium
| | | | | |

Nordic Fare at Geranium

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, has been enamored with Geranium for several years. In 2018, Geranium was listed as the 19th best restaurant in the world. One year later, this Copenhagen restaurant was listed as #5. Restaurants around the world, including the worlds best restaurants, took a hit…

Howth: The Perfect Seaside Day Trip From Dublin
| |

Howth: The Perfect Seaside Day Trip From Dublin

If we had the chance to live in Ireland, Howth would be at the top of our list. This quaint little fishing town is surrounded by natural beauty but still close to Dublin’s big city conveniences.  It exemplifies postcard perfection with its picturesque marina, quaint seaside shops and cafés, coastal cliff walks, and historic namesakes….

Hisa Franko in Residence Pop Up Dinner in Madrid
| | | | | |

Hisa Franko in Residence Pop Up Dinner in Madrid

We were thrilled to receive a notification from the Worlds Fifty Best Restaurants during our month long European vacation that Ana Ros was bringing her world renowned restaurant, Hisa Franko, to Madrid for a residency at the NH Hotel while we would be visiting. Within moments we had reservations on what would be the last…

Inventive Cuisine at Relae
| | | | | |

Inventive Cuisine at Relae

From Our Restaurant Archives: A few years ago we were in Copenhagen, where we met a food critic at Geranium who enthusiastically recommended going to Relae. We were glad we listened to her. Relae has it all; the food, the location, and the people watching. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, while the food is…