By now, you should know that I have an unhealthy addiction to Lyon. Maybe not so unhealthy, but it is one of my two favorite cities in France (I am always vacillating between moving to either Lyon or Nice). It may have started with my love of food. The first time I went to Lyon …
Le Buereheisel One of the best things about going to France is that the majority of Michelin Starred restaurants offer AMAZING lunch deals. This means that you can go to Picard, pick up amazing frozen meals for the week (if you have an Airbnb rental with a kitchen), and save money to have incredible lunches…I …
Dubrovnik is a beautiful old city. Sadly it is plagued by your typical cruise tourist. Otto Restaurant On my recent trip to King’s Landing…errr…Dubrovnik, I was seriously disappointed. I expected a lovely, quiet, old town. Idiot me did not know that Dubrovnik was a landing spot for CRAPPY EVIL CRUISE SHIPS. This, combined with Game …
You all know by now that I really enjoy Todd English’s restaurants. The food is consistent, tasty, and fairly priced. This holds true at Bonfire in Terminal 2 at JFK airport. The locale is nothing “special”. It’s an airport hotel, which means a half wall to separate diners from the airport. The restaurant was a …
Italy is a great country for food. But there are some things you need to know before assuming that every meal will be the best of your life. If you are headed to Italy (specifically Tuscany) these are some things that will make the experience all the better: BREAKFAST: This was the toughest part of …
Review Osteria Del Merlo in Cetona, Italy Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere thanking the stars for an amazing meal. This is how I found myself while dining in Cetona at Osteria Del Merlo. The restaurant is situated in the medieval tower of the Rivellino in Cetona. This is slightly off the …
Our staff recently dined at Le Bernadin in our quest to eat at every three star Michelin in the US. We had reservations for the week after, but got a little anxious and decided we’d call the restaurants. Luckily, they had seating for two. We put on our Sunday best (actually it was our Thursday …
I am a huge fan of Daniel Boulud’s restaurants. I frequent DB Bistro (for their amazing burger), Bar Boulud (for everything) and would frequent Daniel if it would not lead me to poverty. While Per Se remains my favorite restaurant in Manhattan, Daniel’s three Michelin stars are well deserved and I look forward to my …
Experience the diversity of Colombia’s flora, take a yoga class or enjoy a picnic in this peaceful and well-maintained botanical garden. Escape the city crowds and discover native flowers and plants at the Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis (Bogotá Botanical Garden). It is the perfect place to relax with a picnic, take a yoga class …
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Dear Blanca, I’m an eager explorer from Fresno, planning to journey through Portugal! But I’m worried about overheating: what are the monthly temperatures in Portugal? I’m dreading sunburns, shivers and everything in between! Sincerely, Swaddlin’ Sally from Fresno Dear Swaddlin’ Sally, I hope you’re looking forward to your journey through Portugal! You are wise to …
Dear Blanca, I have recently been scouring the internet in search of the perfect Portuguese Fete, and I need your help! Given my aim to wow fellow party goers with a hilariously outlandish flair, I was wondering if you know of any familiar festivals or fiestas around Portugal. I’m from Paris, PA and need to …
Dear Blanca, I’m visiting the Florianopolis, FL area and am looking for a lively nightlife. Everyone I’ve talked to has said to investigate Portugal, but alas, I cannot venture there. Hence, I find myself in a predicament. I would be ever so grateful if you could clue me in on what kind of nightlife can …
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Dear Blanca, I’m from Sao Paulo and I’m planning a trip to Lisbon! I was wondering how one navigates public transport in Lisbon. With winter fast approaching, I’m scared of accidentally transforming into an icicle while waiting out in the cold, simply because I don’t know the most efficient route. Is there a way to …
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put that at the end of the question. Dear Blanca, In my quest for culinary adventure, I was wondering if there are any cultural taboos I need to be aware of when I travel to Portugal? Plus Hank and Luke from Lafayette, LA are coming with me, so I want to make sure we avoid …
Dear Blanca, I’m struggling to decide if I should invest in Portugal real estate or not, and while pondering this deep question I got to wondering, is Portugal a centralized government? Perhaps knowing the answer to this perplexing question can help me determine whether or not to take the plunge! Sincerely, Roger from Richmond. Dear …