French people take food very seriously, and the Bordelais (residents of Bordeaux) are no different. When it comes to quality, they know nothing beats seasonal products and fresh finds from local markets in Bordeaux. If you’re looking to eat like a real Bordelais—and to discover all things food markets Bordeaux—then keep reading for a breakdown […]
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6 Best Food Markets in Amsterdam (& What to Eat There)
An essential excursion when visiting any new city: a trip to the local market! Whether you’re an adventurous eater, a street food lover, a die-hard foodie, or all of the above, Amsterdam’s markets have something for everyone. You might think that the unreliable Dutch weather would make outdoor markets a bit risky. But it’s a […]
4 Can’t-Miss Food Markets in Bologna (& What to Buy at Each One)
Bologna may attract food-loving travelers for its trattorias and osterias, but let’s not forget about the city’s superlative food markets. The outdoor and indoor markets of this city of 400,000 denizens are abundant with a bounty of colorful and fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, grains, fresh pasta, and herbs. And many of them have street […]
Top 8 Places to Visit in San Francisco
San Francisco is a relatively small city — at just seven miles wide by seven miles long. But for all its modest size, the list of places to visit in San Francisco is a long one. From Alcatraz Island to Ocean Beach and everywhere in between, this lively and diverse northern California mecca has a […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Eating Alone in Barcelona
Catalans are social people, and food is often the central part of special occasions and random family gatherings. So the thought of eating alone in Barcelona, which is famous for shared plates, can be scary. But if you think about it, eating alone is one of the best ways to focus solely and deeply on […]
Shop Like a Local at the Bretxa Market in San Sebastian
Many of us decide to come to San Sebastian because of the amazing gastronomy scene, but where do local chefs find their impeccable quality ingredients? The answer would be, of course, from the local fish and food markets. Not only do these play an extremely important role as the place to buy fresh ingredients, but […]
7 Perfect Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Paris
Perhaps Paris’ best-kept secret is that it shares London’s infamous drizzly weather. Cole Porter wasn’t kidding when he referenced “Paris when it drizzles.” But what he missed was the fact that it rains in Paris—not just in winter, but all year round. Most rain in Paris falls in May and June, but rainfall in the […]
Making New Traditions With Mulled Wine in Paris
It was nearly Christmas, a few months after I had first moved to Paris, and I was dating my first French boyfriend. On a weekend trip to his hometown, we’d somehow found ourselves entangled in a group of locals—friends and friends of friends from the area—spending the afternoon hanging around the flower farm where they […]
3 Must-See Christmas Markets in Seville
This blog post was originally posted on November 13, 2015, and was updated on November 27, 2019. The winter holidays will be here before we know it, and we all know what that means: Christmas markets! A timeless tradition that springs to life in any major city in Europe, Christmas markets in Seville take on […]
The 5 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Rome You Need to Visit
Christmas is a fabulous time of year to be in Rome. The streets of the historic center are beautifully decorated, the smell of roasted chestnuts fills the air, and holiday gift giving is in full swing. And like every other European city, Christmas markets in Rome are plentiful, too. Giant Christmas trees fill the piazzas […]
