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 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…
With its fishing heritage, the explorer Elcano, and the one-star Michelin restaurant, Elkano, Getaria is a relaxing day trip from San Sebastian. The town is small and can be seen easily in a few hours. Getaria is definitely worth a day trip to see this ancient seaside town, dine on fantastic seafood, and visit a…
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…
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…
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…
From Our Restaurant Archives: We have had incredible restaurant experiences, but only a handful of restaurants stick in our minds as the”best”. Martin Berasategui is one of those. It’s a restaurant that is continuously on the cutting edge of new gastronomical techniques, and experiments with flavors and textures, but also offers age-old favorites from past…