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Schneeballen – Snowballs from Rothenburg

July 10, 2012 by
Schneeballen from Rothenburg

Schneeballen or Snowballs Have Been a Rothenburg Tradition Since the Middle Ages: While running around Rothenburg taking snaps, I was stopped in by tracks by snowballs. No, it wasn't winter and neither was there a freak snowstorm, but the snowballs that caused me to stop were the neat rows of delicious-looking Schneeballen, a Rothenburg speciality. Schneeballen I initially thought that the snowball-size schneeball was a Rothenburg version of the muffin, but on closer look, the texture … [Read more...]

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Beer Gardens – A Fundamental Part of German Culture

April 23, 2012 by
Hofbrauhaus Biergarten

Beer Gardens are to Germany What Pubs are to Britain: Beer Gardens (Biergärten) are as fundamental to the German culture as pubs are common to the British cultural landscape. Everywhere you go in Germany, you'll find restaurants and beer halls with outdoor shaded areas where beer and local food are served. Beer Garden History Beer gardens are believed to have originated in Bavaria and Bavaria's brewing regulations can be traced back to the 16th century. In 1553, Albert V passed an edict … [Read more...]

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Pontefract’s Liquorice Festival Suits All Sorts

April 18, 2012 by
Pontefract's Liquorice Fair

Pontefract Cakes, Liquorice Food and Drink, Clowns, Magicians and Crafts Every year the English town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire celebrates its long-standing relationship with liquorice by holding an annual festival dedicated to this versatile plant. The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is usually held in the second Sunday of July (2013: Sunday July 14th) and has been going for 17 years. Look out for lots of street entertainers - magicians, circus performers - not to mention plenty of … [Read more...]

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Restaurants in Cannaregio, Venice

April 13, 2012 by
Food in Venice

Restaurants in Cannaregio, Venice It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside table. And not all restaurants (especially the smaller ones) take credit cards. Cannaregio Al Giubagio Cannaregio 5039 (VE) 0415236084 Bar - Restaurant - … [Read more...]

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Restaurants in Castello, Venice

April 13, 2012 by
Food in Venice

Restaurants in Castello, Venice It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside table. And not all restaurants (especially the smaller ones) take credit cards. Restaurant Cantina Canaletto/Enoteca Caneva Castello, 5490 0415212661 … [Read more...]

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Restaurants in Santa Croce, Venice

April 13, 2012 by
Venice Restaurants

Restaurants in Santa Croce, Venice: It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside table. And not all restaurants (especially the smaller ones) take credit cards. Pizza - Restaurant Ae Oche Santa Croce, 1552/A 041-52-41-161 For more than twenty … [Read more...]

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Restaurants in Venice

April 13, 2012 by
Restaurants in Venice

Restaurants in Venice Restaurant Location: Cannaregio Castello Dorsoduro Santa Croce San Marco San Polo Giudecca/Lido The Islands   It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not … [Read more...]

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The Unusual Beers of Belgium

April 7, 2012 by
Kwak beer and Coachman's glass

Beers You Might Encounter In Belgium (with luck!) Like Beer? Thought so. I mean, that's why you're reading this article, right? Well, if you're hoping to experience the best possible beer on your travels then you'll definitely need to make a detour to Belgium. While you can enjoy a local beer on any holiday or trip, it's not quite the same as enjoying Belgian beer where it's made - that's actually reason enough to go there on its own. A Thousand Brews To Taste! No other country offers a … [Read more...]

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Tapas in Seville

March 26, 2012 by
Tapas Sevilla

Tapas Originated in Andalucia and There's Plenty of Great Tapas Bars in Seville: We learned about the art of "tapeo" when we landed in Madrid so by the time we got to Seville, we were already quite well versed in the gastronomic art of tapas tasting - moving from bar to bar trying small portions of a range of dishes. Tapas in Seville Andalucia is the birthplace of tapas and in its capital Seville there are plenty of great places in the city to "ir de tapeo" (do the tapas crawl). Tapas … [Read more...]

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Restaurants on the Islands in the Venice Lagoon and elsewhere

March 22, 2012 by
Da Romano Restaurant, Burano

Restaurants on the Islands in the Venice Lagoon and elsewhere Restaurants on the islands of the Venice lagoon are often not open in the evenings, so be sure to check on opening hours and rest days! Trattoria "Da Romano" Via San Martino Destro, Burano This restaurant has an impressive list of clients, including famous painters and sculptors, singers and musicians and other illustrious names. Trattoria ’Busa alla Torre’ da Lele Campo S. Stefano, … [Read more...]

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