At the turn of the seasons, my friend and I went to Stockholm in Sweden, which was another new country off my bucket list in 2016. It’s been a good year of traveling. This trip was also my very first visit to Scandinavia, a region of the world I’ve been wanting to see for years….
Category: Europe
Vienna: 5 Great Places to Eat
Every year, my mom, sister and I go on a girls weekend abroad. So far, we’ve already been to Antwerp, Budapest, Cambridge, Dublin and Edinburgh. This year we went to Vienna, and it was beautiful. My mom had been in Vienna many times before so she was our tour guide for this trip. And may…
When in Kraków
At the beginning of August, I visited a city that was at the top of my travel bucket list for quite some time: Kraków, Poland. I had already heard so many positive stories about the city and my parents were overexcited after their trip to Kraków. Besides, Poland is a country I have never been too,…
Y is for Your Italian Food Travel List
So, there’s been 28 posts about Italian cuisine so far. Some are recipes made throughout the country, and some are recipes specific to a certain region. It’s easy to get lost in what is made where and such, so I’ve created an overview of the recipes that have been on the blog, which let you…
X is for Xpresso
Oh man, what a title. I’m sorry for that. Anyways, Espresso it is! That strong caffeinated drink that Italians just cannot get enough of. Perfectly understandable if you ask me. It’s a quick energy boost, and I mean, Italian espressos are the real deal. My big complaint about the espresso that I get here in The…
W is for Where to Eat in Rome
As you may have read in previous posts, I’ve visited Rome in the beginning of April. I’ve eaten loads of food, drank a lot of wine and beer, and been to some restaurants that are worth mentioning to you! The thing with these restaurants is that you should not be put off by the interior,…
S is for Sicily
Ah, Sicily. One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Back in 2004, I spent 3 weeks with my family on this stunning island. My first experience with La Dolce Vita. Eating my first actual Italian pizzas (Calzone!), soaking up the Italian sun, and tasting real Italian gelato. And oh my, what a…
N is for Neapolitan Cuisine
Basically everything you love about Italian food, has its origins in Naples. Think of pizza, mozzarella, parmigiana di melanzana (aubergines with Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce) and many more… Naples is one of the oldest cities in Italy, and has been ruled by many different empires and kingdoms: the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the kings from…
K is for Know Your Italian Pasta
We all know spaghetti, lasagna, and macaroni. Some are also really fond of penne (me!), ravioli, and farfalle. But there are so many more great Italian pastas yet to be discovered! These are the ones that I tried during my recent trip to Rome. The gnocchi was familiar to me, but I have never actually…
I is for Italian Food in 5 Pictures
A sneak preview of upcoming posts about my holiday in Rome! A food picture for every day that I have stayed and eaten in this beautiful city. Swordfish alla Siciliana Pasta Carbonara Spaghetti alla vongole Carpaccio Scalloppini alla limone More on everything I ate plus tips on where to go in Rome are to come…
H is for How To Choose A Restaurant in Rome in 10 Steps
Find an ancient building or ruin, or a church. Take the different direction than the bulk of the tourists. Avoid the main street, and take the first side alley that you see. Ignore tourist menus. Instead, Look for a osteria or trattoria, to experience traditional Roman food. Are there proppers outside motioning you in? Keep…
The Corfu Diaries – Part IV
After our trip to Albania (which you can read about in part III), my siblings and I only had two days left in the beautiful country of Greece. The second to last day were spent by the house. Swimming in the pool, finishing our books, relaxing on the balconies. Staying outside till late at night,…
Basil and Oil 