Craft beer in Amsterdam has been thriving over the past decade or so. With dozens of breweries and taprooms to enjoy, working your way around the city’s best beer spots is a great way to explore some of the more off-beat areas of Amsterdam. The Netherlands has been brewing beer for centuries, but what we […]
Author: Vicky Hampton
Tinto, Blanco, Rosado: 10 of the Best Valencia Wine Bars
Valencia’s wine bars offer everything from regional specialties and Spanish classics to international favorites from France, Italy, or further afield. So, whatever your taste in wine, Valencia has a vino to suit. ¡Salud! Spanish wine may be best known for its Tempranillo-led reds like Rioja and Ribeira del Duero, or its refreshingly bubbly cava. But […]
All About Sardinian Food: 10 Must-Try Dishes and Drinks
Sardinian food is a world apart from that of its closest Italian neighbors on mainland Italy. It offers a huge variety to the travelling gastronome. It might have something to do with the fact that, in centuries past, the island of Sardinia was fought over by the Catalans, the French, and the Italians (and others […]
Portuguese Rosé Wine: Blushing Vinho Verde to Algarve Pinks
Rosé wine seems to be having a moment. After decades of being taken seriously by almost no one, the wine world has started to see the wealth of possibilities offered by pink wines – whether pale blush or deep salmon in hue. And consumers are catching on, too. Recent years have seen a proliferation of […]
From Port to Poncha: 14 Portuguese Drinks for Every Occasion
Whether you like your wine light and sparkling or your coffee strong and black, Portuguese drinks are true crowd pleasers. Head to any one of Portugal’s many bars, cafés, or liquor stores and you’ll be able to indulge in what might just become your new favorite tipple. Portuguese drinks are varied and unique. When it […]
Herring in Amsterdam: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying This Bite
Holland and herring go together like bread and butter. Visit any city or village in the Netherlands, and you’ll see the iconic image of a young woman in traditional Dutch dress holding a herring by the tail, dangling it into her mouth. The Dutch have been catching these prized silver fish in the North Sea […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Chinese Restaurants in Amsterdam
Chinese gastronomy is wide and varied, and the capital city of the Netherlands has a considerable variety of worthy spots. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, you’ll want to visit these Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam. Are you in the mood for moreish dim sum? Spicy Sichuanese cuisine? Comforting Chengdu hotpot? We’ve got you covered […]
Top 10 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a mecca for vegetarians, vegans, or omnivores looking for delicious plant-based alternatives. Everything from comfort food to fine dining is not only easy to find, but also top quality. Dutch cuisine may not have always had a reputation for being particularly vegetarian or vegan friendly, but thankfully that’s changed in recent years. Today, […]
How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Ericeira
Just 50 kilometers from Lisbon, Ericeira is a world away from a hustle and bustle of city life. Dubbed as Onde O Mar É Mais Azul (the place where the sea is the most blue), this sapphire gem on the Silver Coast offers the perfect Portuguese day trip for travelers based in Lisbon. While Ericeira was […]
Cozy Cafés & Delicious Drinks: The Best Coffee in Amsterdam
The Dutch love their coffee. Whether they’re in the office entertaining a client or at home with a friend visiting, drinking a koffie together is as much about conviviality and hospitality as it is about the beverage itself. Most Dutch households have some kind of coffee machine (no instant coffee here, thank you very much!) […]
