Copenhagen Cafes: A Guide to the City’s Specialty Scene

The one thing I look forward to when I visit Copenhagen is the cafe scene. The Danish capital is known as the one place where hygge and specialty coffee coexist, and it’s all about slow mornings and communal tables, without the rush. Why Copenhagen’s Café Culture Stands Out Copenhagen is...

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Me and wine: A love story

It’s National Drink Wine day – which seems like the perfect excuse for me to reminisce about my wine history. In all fairness, I’m not sure there’s a better time for it, well, until my ‘National Rob Reminisces About Wine Day’ idea takes off. This is a love story –...

Soft and chewy Napoletana

National Pizza Day – Rome v Naples

Oh, pizza – let us count the ways we adore you: 1) You’re delicious. 2) See above. To be honest that sort of covers it. Is there truly anything better than a hot pizza straight from the oven being put in front of your hungry face? If you answered “no”, you...

Where to Eat the Best Steamed Bao Buns in London

You’re probably aware that it’s traditional for men to greet the Queen of England with a bow. However, if you should find yourself in glorious London town meeting her Majesty, rather than offer up a disappointing lowering of the head, she’d probably, almost definitely, prefer it if you presented her...

When to Visit Rome

Rome is a great destination at any time of the year. Winters are generally mild and quiet, making it a wonderful time to beat the crowds, and while the summers can be hot and busy we just think that is an excuse for more gelato! Spring and autumn often bring...

Map of ‘vegetarian friendliness’ (number of vegetarian restaurants) in Europe by country

What’s the most vegetarian-friendly country in Europe?

A handy map for the travelling vegetarian Vegetarians and vegans know that travelling in Europe can be tricky if you want to eat anything other than salad leaves or plain potatoes. Not every European nation is what you’d call “vegetarian friendly”. So it’s great to see that master map-maker Jakub...

5 Cooking Classes in Amsterdam You’ve Got to Try

This post was originally published on July 27, 2015 and was updated on November, 2017. Whether you’re visiting and looking to experience something uniquely Amsterdam, or you’re an Amsterdammer who wants to mix up your culinary routine, cooking classes are a fun way to try something new with the help...

10 Weird Festive Holidays You Never Knew Existed

‘Tis the season – to eat goose and get presents from an old woman on a broomstick? Depending on where you live, both of those things could be true. Here are some of the craziest and most fun holiday traditions from across Europe. And yes, we’ll admit that Europeans can...

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The Ultimate Svíčková Recipe: Braised Beef with Bread Dumplings

Sirloin beef in cream sauce is considered the queen of Czech sauce-based dishes, the Czech name for which is svíčková (pronounced sveech-covah). For Czech families, this is a classic Sunday family lunch dish, since it is best when the meat is prepared and marinated a day in advance. If you...

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