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Italian Cuisine: History, Culture & Top Dishes To Try

Italian cuisine is well-known – and well-liked – all over the world. Whether it’s pizza, pasta, or gelato, many people have a favorite Italian dish, a go-to Italian restaurant in their hometown, and a dream of eating authentic Italian food in its country of origin. But why is Italian food so … Read More

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Best Spanish Food: Top 15 Dishes To Try in Spain

Traveling in Spain makes for an appetite and, fortunately, the best Spanish food is as alluring as the scenery. A Quick Overview of Spanish Cuisine Two coastlines make Spain a haven for pescatarians. Meat is more common further inland and there’s no escaping ham and chorizo, the linchpins of Spanish … Read More

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Foreign Influences on Croatian Food

Situated on the crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, the small country of Croatia was a melting pot of cultures for many centuries and, in this article, we’re exploring the various foreign influences on Croatian food. Illyrian tribes, Greeks, Romans, and later Venetians left a significant impact on the … Read More

This is a close-up of a dish of black risotto in Croatia, with the sea as its backdrop. Croatian risotto is a local specialty you must try during your trip to Croatia.

Croatian Risotto

One of the most popular foods worldwide is rice, and Croatia couldn’t be an exception, as Croatian risotto is a staple in our local cuisine. Croatia’s gastronomical heritage is intertwined with the country’s history. During the long and turbulent periods under Ottoman rule, the invaders established their distinct culture in … Read More

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The Best Turkish Food You Must Try At Least Once

A feast of fresh vegetables, top-quality meat, spices, butter, and sugar, the best Turkish food comprises simple yet hearty dishes, the kind of food that local people eat every day. Traditional Turkish food is one of the country’s main draws. The diverse cuisine of Turkey represents the mishmash of cultures … Read More

Must-Try Traditional Albanian Dishes

For the first-time visitor, Albanian cuisine might seem mysterious, but if you’re a keen student of geography and history, you might be able to imagine what it could be like. A country’s cuisine is shaped by both its place and its past, and you’ll find that in Albania these forces … Read More

How to Mediterranean

Mediterraneans are very good at living well, and it seems to be contagious. These pleasurable southern European habits may be the best souvenir of all from a trip abroad Coffee is an Event A morning café con leche or cappuccino in southern Europe is deliciously strong and relatively petite. Ideally, … Read More

The Best Food & Wine Experiences In and Around Dubrovnik

For many centuries, Dubrovnik was considered the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe due to its port being the most lively in the South Adriatic. Southern Croatia’s cultural heritage today is not only known for its beautiful architecture, but the unique gastronomy developed here plays an important part of everyday … Read More

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