The city formerly known as Augusta Emerita was founded in 25 B.C. by—wait for it—Roman Emperor Augustus. The name “Emerita,” is derived from the Latin word for “retired” because it was here where many Roman soldiers came to live out their post-working days. Augusta Emerita was one of the most important cities in all of […]
Author: David Farley
Ultimate Guide to the 8 Coolest Cocktail Bars in Amsterdam
You could say the Dutch invented gin. That’s because the Dutch (along with their similar-speaking neighbors, the Flemish) created juniper-flavored genever in the Middle Ages. It was originally intended for medicinal purposes (that it made you feel a bit tipsy was a bonus). By the 17th century, the British discovered it, called it “gin,” eventually […]
The 9 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Paris You Can’t Miss
France and Vietnam are inextricably linked due to France’s colonialist ways. From the middle of the 19th century until 1954, France occupied Vietnam. By the time the French left (or, um, kicked back to France), the country’s cuisine had been broadly influenced by the French. The current incarnations of pho—the soup-y national dish of Vietnam—and […]
The 9 Best Restaurants in New York’s Little Italy [2024]
Little Italy once consisted of a large swath of lower Manhattan, stretching from the Bowery to Lafayette Street and Houston Street in the north, down to Worth Street in the south. In 1910, there were 10,000 Italians living in this lower Manhattan neighborhood, one of the poorest parts of New York City at the time. […]
9 Best Pinchos & Tapas on Calle del Laurel in Logroño
Logroño, the under-rated capital of La Rioja, is a medium-sized city of 150,000 denizens that happens to have a fantastic dining scene. Sure, you can eat very well at a handful of the city’s best sit-down restaurants, including La Chispa Adecuada, Juan Carlos Ferrando, Tondeluna, and Michelin-starred spots Ikaro and Ajonegro, where you can have […]
5 Reasons to Add La Rioja to Your Travel Plans in Spain
Mention “Rioja” to many people and luscious red wine is the first thing they may think of. It’s true that the region of La Rioja, located in northeastern Spain, produces some of the best wine on the planet. Visiting some of the 500 wineries that produce vino here is reason enough to put the region […]
8 Places to Have the Best Chocolate in Paris
Finding the best chocolate in Paris is not an easy task, as there are infinite options, each better than the other. According to the Wall Street Journal, in the last decade, the number of artisanal chocolate makers in France has grown by forty percent. This means that you need not walk far to find an […]
7 Best Places to Eat in Brixton, London’s Culinary Haven
Why you should add Brixton to your London itinerary Before World War II, Brixton was London’s go-to spot for shopping, as three of the city’s main department stores were located here. After the war, the Windrush generation arrived—when immigrants (mostly from the Caribbean, and a few from Ireland) settled into the neighborhood and would leave […]
Where to Find the Best Seafood Restaurants in Rome
With so many amazing sights to see in the center of the city such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, and endless array of glorious fountains, it’s easy to forget that Rome is about 15 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea. This proximity means that there are some spectacular seafood restaurants in Rome. And while […]
La Dolce Vita: Where to Find The 8 Best Bakeries in Rome
There’s a reason why bakeries are so buonissimo in Italy, in general, and Rome, in particular: pastries are a regular part of the Italian breakfast experience. Cornetti (aka croissants) are an edible institution here. Rome happens to be sprinkled with bakeries, some passable and others impeccable in their deliciousness. But don’t worry, our list of […]
