Tag: culture

Cordoba in 16 Fascinating Facts

Cordoba, with its rich history from Roman to Islamic and Christian times, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage sites and a unique blend of cultural influences, making it a travel gem.

Ronda in 6 Fun & Interesting Facts

Ronda is a historic Andalusian town famed for its dramatic gorge, bullfighting history, beautiful Arab baths, and burgeoning wine region. What else?

Fez in 13 fun & interesting facts!

The medina of Fez is a wonderful authentic maze and must-visit. These 13 fun interesting facts will show you how the oldest continuously operating university in the world shapes some of today’s customs.

The up & coming Bolivian food scene of Sucre [markets, cooking class, innovative restaurants]

While the Bolivian food scene is mostly unknown contrary to the gastronomy of its neighboring Peru, Bolivia shares the same high Andean mountains, tropical lowlands, and wide variety of microclimates in-between. Contrary to Peru – once more – Bolivia’s agriculture and farming are often small-scale and organic, making its markets a food heaven. What better way to celebrate the wide variety of organic Bolivian ingredients than to oscillate between a traditional cooking class and some innovative Bolivian restaurants in Bolivia’s most picturesque city?

Arequipa’s Top 5 [Food, Trek, City]

Discover the White City of Arequipa, from its colonial cultural sites, to its gastronomic restaurants, adventurous treks, and most famous resident: Juanita!

Decoding Sushi in Tokyo: A Culinary Journey with Sushi University

Hosting the greatest amount of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, Tokyo is renowned for its exquisite cuisine, and rich cultural heritage. Both are transcended in the traditional art of Edo-style sushi: let’s unlock the secrets of Edomae sushi in the heart of Tokyo!

9 fun & interesting facts to explore Lisbon

With its friendly locals, picturesque vistas, good food, even better wines and ports, interesting mix of architecture and tons of activities to enjoy, Lisbon is a great destination. Get in the mood with our 8 fun or interesting facts about the Portuguese capital!

Why Helsinki should be your next city trip

The capital of Finland, Helsinki, just like the capital of its southern neighbour, Tallinn, might be missing at the top of your bucket list when it comes to must-visit European capitals. However, the modern and hip Nordic city is the ideal place for an off-the-beaten-path getaway full of pleasant surprises and great discoveries.

Something is cooking in Lisbon!

Embark on a culinary adventure with a market tour and cooking class in the heart of Lisbon and learn the secrets of Portuguese cuisine.

Riga in 11 fun & interesting facts

Sandwiched by Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, Latvia is often assimilated to its neighbouring Baltic states, mistakenly. At the crossroads of east and west, and close to Scandinavia, Latvia is still building its identity and its capital Riga is an off-the-beaten path gem waiting to be discovered.

A city trip to off-the-beaten-path Leuven

Explore Leuven, Belgium, a lovely off-the-beaten path student town with great vibes, a lovely architecture and interesting museums. Check out insider’s tips, inc. an exclusive bike loop in this article to make the most of your visit!