Where to Eat in Larnaca, Cyprus: Larnaca Dining Guide

Meze, meze, and more meze! This was one of my trips where I could not stop eating because of all the delicious foods! Larnaca was also the city where I found my all time favorite breakfast/brunch dish… the location is shared below. Larnaca is a predominantly Greek city, so the majority of my recommendations are…

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Top 5 Best Places in Stockholm for Swedish Meatballs

Did you even visit Sweden if you didn’t eat Swedish meatballs? My foodies… you’re in for a treat! Originally brought from Turkey in the 18th century by King Charles XII of Sweden, this classic dish is still served today in the traditional style of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and lingonberry jam. After eating…

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Top 10 Foods to Try in Latvia: Delicious Latvian Cuisine

Top 10 Foods to Try in Latvia

If you visit a new country and don’t try the local food, did you even really see the country? A part of traveling is food, drinks, and flavors native to the area and culture. A few years ago, researching restaurants and creating a list of local dishes I wanted to try wasn’t a part of…

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Best Coffee Spots in Riga: Explore Riga’s Finest Cafes

Traveling can get tiring, and you find yourself reaching for the caffeine. It may be one of the easier options, but don’t settle for Starbucks… please. You can get that at home. Instead, pop into one of the local cafes to experience the local cafe culture, meet new people, enjoy a delicious cup of tea…

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Best Bars for Vodka in Krakow: A DIY Tasting Tour Guide

When I visited Poland, I was a solo traveler during the off-tourist season, so I experienced a lot of my tours and excursions canceling or moving around my dates since they couldn’t get anyone else to join. One of my tragic cancellations was my vodka tasting tour in Krakow. On Trip Advisor or other big…

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Traditional Polish Pierogi Recipe

A favorite local dish and most likely one of the first images you think of when you hear “Poland.” The name derives from an old Slovian word “pir,” which means a feast, party, or merry gathering. Pierogi first came to Poland in the 13th century from Ruthenia, which was once part of Poland, who received…

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Top 10 Traditional Polish Food to Try: Beyond Pierogi

top 10 traditional Polish food

When you think of Poland, the first food that comes to mind is likely pierogi, a classic and one of my personal favorite Polish dishes. However, Polish cuisine offers much more than just pierogi! Situated in Eastern Europe, close to the Baltic States and Slavic countries, Poland has its own unique culinary delights, adding a…

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Wine and Donut Tasting at Pindar Vineyards: Indulge in Delight

wine and donut tasting at Pindar Vineyards

Wine and donuts?!? Yes, you read that correctly! Pindar Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Long Island, has added a new twist to the classic wine tasting experience. Partnering with the North Fork Doughnut Company (NoFoDoCo) Pindar Vineyards pairs three of their elegant wines with gourmet doughnuts, to take your taste buds on an…

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