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

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

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

Nordic Fare at Geranium
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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…

Beautiful San Sebastian
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Beautiful San Sebastian

Officially known as Donostia, San Sebastian is the capital of the Basque province Gipuzkoa in Northern Spain and is the quintessential European city. Located just 30 minutes from the French border, San Sebastian has been a coastal retreat for Renaissance royalty, modern-day celebrities, and gastronomical innovation. It’s one of the top foodie destinations in the…

Howth: The Perfect Seaside Day Trip From Dublin
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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 sea side shops and cafés, coastal cliff walks and historic…

Three Different European Christmas Markets to Visit
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Three Different European Christmas Markets to Visit

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…

Hisa Franko in Residence Pop Up Dinner in Madrid
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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
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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…

Most Memorable Dining Experience- Martin Berasategui
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Most Memorable Dining Experience- Martin Berasategui

From Our Restaurant Archives: We travel extensively mostly for food experiences. When we sit back and reminisce about our adventures, only a handful of restaurants are repeatedly mentioned time and again. Martin Berasategui is one of those. It’s a restaurant that is continuously on the cutting edge of new gastronomical techniques, experiments with flavors and…