I love Leipzig. I come here for its rich culture, buzzing nightlife that gives Berlin a run for its money, and a diverse food scene that is accessible and affordable. From the bohemian Karl-Heine-Strasse to the hip KarLi (Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse) in Südvorstadt, to the historic Markt square, I have compiled a list of my favourite places…
Do you like to explore cities through your stomach? Great. You’re reading the right blog. You should definitely consider Hamburg as the venue for your next foodie short break. Nicknamed the “Gateway to the World” (Tor zur Welt ), the port city of Hamburg enjoys the rich presence of over 180 nationalities from across the…
Where to eat, drink and drink in Edinburgh without spending a fortune Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in Europe ( I lived here for 8 years so I am slightly biased) and also has an incredibly diverse food and affordable food scene. From haggis pakoras to delicious gelato, from 16th-century pubs with a…
I have been coming to Athens for 10 years now and one of the things I love most about the city is the vibrant and accessible gastronomy scene. Athens is THE street food capital of Europe where you will eat well and that too at reasonable prices. The diversity of cuisine , from Greek to…
Remember the excitement of those never ending summer evenings, glass of wine in hand in a shiny new city? It had been awhile since I felt that rush of adrenaline walking into new city but the moment we arrived in Brno late last summer, I knew we would love it. One of the key highlights…
Eating and drinking in Bruges, as you will discover , is not the cheapest compared to other European cities but there some of my favourite cheap eats in Bruges, to help your budget stretch a little further. 1. Carrefour Carrefour supermarket was my best friend when visiting Bruges. ( Throughout Bruges city centre there are…
Derived from centuries of trading with the world, family recipes passed on through centuries, a strong connection to the land and sea thanks to its unique position at the meeting point of the Douro and the Atlantic and also thanks to the city’s proud working class roots, the food of Porto is soulful, bold and…
As readers of this blog will know by now, food is always a really important factor when enjoying a destination and hence features prominently in my blog. Food is one area where I’ve seen some big changes in Tampere. Since I visited 12 years ago, a quiet food revolution has been sweeping across Finland. This…
Paris. London. Rome. Eat your heart out. Lisbon, for me is one of the world’s best food cities. There are a few better travel experiences in life than wondering aimlessly through Mouraria on a lazy afternoon, cold Super Bock beer in hand, catching the melancholy strains of the fado and also the smell of grilled…
