How to Visit Paris on a Budget: Where to Eat, Drink and Explore

When visiting Paris on a budget, playing pétanque is a great way to mingle with the locals.

Paris is known for being chic and sophisticated, but it doesn’t have to be tough on your wallet. Vacations can get expensive. The cost of the hotel and flights add up before you’ve even landed in your destination. And once you arrive, it’s easy to burn through your budget on food, attractions and entertainment—especially in […]

4 Perfect Days of Eating in Rome

Start the second of your four days in Rome with coffee and pastries at Linari, a beloved bakery in Testaccio.

We have a saying: “one life isn’t enough for Rome.” And it’s probably true. But if you only have four days in Rome, here’s where you should eat, drink and hang out. Photo Credit: Abbie Stark, Text Overlay: Devour Rome Food Tours An itinerary for four days in Rome In theory, finding places to eat […]

6 Rooftop Bars in Paris That Locals Love

Le Molitor rooftop bars in Paris

Gray roofs and white stone, the gilded tops of local landmarks and the Eiffel Tower lurking somewhere in the background…there are few skylines as iconic as that of Paris.  Following in the steps of New York or Berlin, Paris offers a wealth of terraces where you can admire the view while nursing a cocktail or […]

Where to Eat in San Sebastian’s Centro Neighborhood

Carrillera, or Iberian pork cheek, is one of our favorite dishes at La Fábrica.

It’s no secret that San Sebastian is a foodie paradise if there ever was one. Whether you’re splurging at one of the myriad Michelin restaurants in San Sebastian or rubbing elbows with the locals at your neighborhood pintxos bar, this is a city meant to be experienced through taste. And no neighborhood embodies the essence […]

What We Would Eat in Rome If We Had Only One Day

If you're not sure what to eat in Rome: we've got three words for you: cacio e pepe.

There’s a lifetime’s worth of meals to be eaten in Rome. But sometimes you’ve only got one day. Rome is Italy’s capital and biggest city, with literally thousands of great restaurants, bars, pizzerias, gelato shops and bakeries that we could recommend if you’re hungry. The good thing, though, is that Rome is still a relatively […]

The Complete Guide to Craft Beer in Paris

Craft beer in Paris is well worth seeking out.

Sure, France is famous for its wine. But now, craft beer is the trendiest drink in Paris, and there are some great bars where you can enjoy a huge range of beers both on tap and from the bottle. Even better, French brewers are getting into the act. Paris-based breweries like BAPBAP,  Paname, Grand Paris […]

Our Top 5 Picks for the Best Tortilla in San Sebastian

Bar Nestor is home to the best tortilla in San Sebastian, and the other two dishes they serve (only two!) are worth trying as well.

If you only eat one thing while here in Spain, be sure to make it a thick, gooey slice of tortilla de patatas. And there are many delicious places to enjoy tortilla in San Sebastian! With an ingredient list you can count on one hand that consists of mere pantry staples, the humble tortilla is […]

Paris Nightlife like a Local: Where to Go & What You Need to Know

La Machine du Moulin Rouge is one of the top spots for Paris nightlife.

Paris might not have the all-night party atmosphere of other European cities, but it certainly isn’t short of bars to choose from. With 20 arrondissements, each with their own distinct personality, there is plenty of choice for where to take your evening. Whether you’re looking for the best bars in Paris, cheap pints with the […]

The 6 Best Bars in Paris for Any Night of the Week

The Animaux group boasts some of the best bars in Paris.

The Paris cocktail scene has come into its own in recent years, and many of the city’s best bars are now considered some of the best in the world. Although not traditionally a part of French culture, with so many young Parisians swapping their after-work red wine for a craft cocktail, a trip to Paris […]

Our Favorite Rome Restaurants by Neighborhood: San Lorenzo

At Tram Tram, Pugliese dishes like rice, potatoes and mussels are the specialty of the house

Where there are students, there are sure to be bars and restaurants. Welcome to San Lorenzo. Right now, if you asked any Roman about San Lorenzo, they’d probably say “la movida.” A word borrowed from Spanish, it means the young-person culture of bars, aperitivo and late-nights. San Lorenzo, located just behind Termini, is adjacent to […]