Osteria da Andrea, Tenerife
Whilst walking along the quaint cobblestoned area of the gorgeous UNESCO site, it is quite a rich platter of visionary, sensory and historicstimulus. San Cristóbal de la Laguna was the first Spanish non-fortified colonial town, its layout providing the model for many more colonial towns in the Americas. The peaceful and free concept the town was based upon from its birth just before the 1500’s, feels almost palpable. In its beginning people were not allocated plots, but were given free rein to build wherever they wanted. Initially mainly housing soldiers, the land was offered as public and ‘free’, people being allowed to freely build their homes. Although soldiers predominantly, the town has been relatively peaceful under this almost utopian birth.
Amidst my musings upon the area’s history, and trying to take in its heritage, I found suddenly that I had happened upon the heavily renaissanceinfluencedtown centre. Here would have been where hunters and poachers alike would have sold their questionable game. Speaking of which, accidentally getting so lost in my surroundings, and in time itself, I found that I was very hungry. Between St Catherine’sConvent and the Neo-Classical Cathedral, I found nestled a quaint, traditional looking Italian Restaurant. It was called Osteria da Andrea. Read more…
Top Michelin Starred Restaurants in London
If you are going to London or already live there, a wide variety of food options are available. This is one of the best places in the world to enjoy a meal, so why not go all out for one of them? Going to a top Michelin Star restaurant is going to be an amazing experience. While the food is going to cost more, it’s well worth it for the quality and taste you get! Restaurants to consider include:
1) Galvin La Chapelle
Right when you walk into this restaurant you will be impressed. There are lavish decorations and beautifully plated dishes. This is one of the top London restaurants to visit that has some pretty amazing reviews from both professional chefs and everyday people! Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include: crab lasagna, roasted peach and lavender ice cream, pumpkin voulete with mushroom and chestnut with parmesan gnocchi. Read more…
Where to Travel for the Best Food
Food tourism has grown massively in the last five years as we slowly become more world-cultured and adventurous. The growing number of specialist cuisine restaurants on the UK high street has exploded, and you can find almost anything nowadays without having to travel down to London.
As we try these new foods we become curious of the origins and many of us decide to go after the real thing. This might not be your sole reason to travel, but if you’re looking for great food when you next travel then here are four countries that are worth visiting: Read more…
5 Romantic Things to Do Around Australia
Whilst many romantic retreats involve cuddling up in a nice luxury apartment, some couples want to see and do romantic activities outside of the bedroom. Wether it be enjoying the Great Ocean Road tours and going horse riding along the south east coast, or hot air ballooning through the Avon valley and sipping champagne, or dining in the middle of a tropical rainforest, Australia has a number of romantic activities for couples to engage in.
Largs Bay Sunset by Howard Russell / Flickr
These are the top five romantic holiday activities that couples can explore all around Australia. Read more…
5 Great Places for Coffee in New York
It’s no great secret that New Yorkers like their coffee and they like it good and hot. So if you’re visiting the Big Apple you simply have to sample a cup of good old American Joe. You can’t buy great coffee from just any place though – every shop with the name café after it can sell you a cup, but to make sure you’re getting the best in town head to one of these extra special coffee houses. In this guest post, from New York travel guide publishers NewYork101, we explore 5 great places to go for coffee in NYC. Get caffeinated!
Café Grumpy
I can honestly say that when you’re at Café Grumpy you will never be grumpy! Why? They make what is perhaps the best latte you will ever taste, they make the best iced coffee you will ever taste, but most of all there is a no laptops policy! There is nothing worse than walking into a coffee shop to see each table being used by a pretentious laptop owner. Here you are safe from all that and the friendly and welcoming service will drive you to come back again and again. Read more…
New App Helps You Find Dining Deals Where You Travel
Saving money and sticking to a budget are becoming major concerns for most travelers, as transportation prices rise and making the most out of your trip becomes a more expensive goal. With the emergence of daily deals, coupons and special offers sites, saving money on your wining and dining can help you travel to your heart’s desire. New free iPhone and iPad app BiteHunter aggregates all dining deals based on your current location, saving you time spent reviewing all general coupon and specials sites.
Although a traveler’s gem, BiteHunter is currently available only throughout the USA. If you’re traveling there, their extended search for daily deals, specials and events at dining establishments through sites such as Groupon, deals newsletter subscription, plus the social streams of local restaurants will provide you with localized results to choose from. The app currently looks for the best dining specials through about 50,000 local deals. Read more…
The Spangler Candy Museum Invites Children to Tour their World of Sweets
Although it’s not Charlie’s chocolate factory, Spangler Candy offers a more than delicious insight into the making of several delights for children of all ages. The Store and Museum invite kids to get on board the Dum Dum Trolley to find out everything about the various brands of candy and savory products the factory makes.
The tours start at the warehouse and packing areas and take those with a sweet tooth through the fascinating process of making 12 million candies each day. Due to safety regulations, the kitchen areas cannot be visited, but the tour reveals the candy-making process through DVD recordings. Read more…
