Spain Guide

A beautiful, warm country. Jacaranda trees filled with stunning purple blossoms (assuming you visit in the June time frame). Absolutely outstanding architecture, with an interesting blend of both Islamic and Spanish history, fresh fruit, and a great appreciation for art. Malaga Eats Maldonado 21 – I got their Burgos blood sausage with fried potatoes. However,…

Germany Guide

When in Germany, get a taste of both the city and the countryside with its mountains and herds of cows. Enjoy linzertorte, leberkässemmel, currywurst, veal schnitzel, toffifee, käsespätzle, and plenty of coffee and cake. Ravensburg Eats Nubers Cafe – This charming oasis features a quaint farmhouse turned boutique home goods shop and a café. They…

Portugal Guide

A pastel de nata a day keeps the doctor away. Lisbon Activities 180 views @ Graca Church – Wonderful view of the city from this church. Entry is free, but if you want to go to the terrace, it’s 5€. I enjoyed the walk up as well; the streets are lined with cute tourist shops,…

Switzerland Guide

Zurich Eats Zum Kropf – Their Rösti and mushrooms with cream sauce were surprisingly below average. Felix Café am Bellevue – Apple strudel, served with vanilla ice cream and vanilla cream sauce, okay. Victoria Brezelbäckerei – I got their tomato and mozzarella pretzel. Good idea, but the execution was lacking. The salt clusters were huge,…

South Of France Guide

No one tells you how cute the streets in the south of France are. Well girl, they’re cute. I’m also intimidated to enter shops, especially in the smaller towns, because I know I’ll be outed for not knowing how to speak French, and that’s just France baby. Toulouse Eats Art Tea Coffee Shop – I…