Wine & Dine
Slow travel is an approach to travel that emphasizes connections: to the locals, the culture and last but not least the food. Browse through my culinary experiences around the world and get a (literal) taste to travel. Make sure to find the best restaurant recommendations, the most fabulous wine-tasting experiences and the cutest cafes. Learn also about local delicacies, famous recipes and cooking inspo from all over the world.
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Discover the most romantic beachfront restaurants in Aruba
Aruba is a beautiful island located in the Caribbean Sea and part of the Dutch Antilles. Aruba is mainly famous for it’s flamingos and white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. But Aruba has so much more to offer – one of these things being amazing restaurants. Since my trip to Aruba with my husband was my wedding present to him, I made it my mission to find the most romantic beachfront restaurants in Aruba! Now that we enjoyed them it is time to share the secrets on the most romantic Aruba restaurants (as well as the famous Aruba restaurant IN the water). Most romantic beachfront restaurant in Aruba – Pure…
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Best Saint Emilion wine tours and tastings
Are you looking for the best wine tours in Saint Emilion, France? Then you are not alone! No country comes to mind as quickly as France does when talking about wine. Many famous wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay originated in France and their versions influenced a lot of wines abroad as well. France is known for a high amount of vintage variation due to its unstable climate. France can be divided into 11 major wine regions, one of them being the Bordeaux area. It is known as one of the most influential and famous wine regions in the world. My favorite part of this area is…
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Discovering the best wines of Santorini!
Greek wines are, very much like Greek food, known for their strong intensity. A small but not insignificant part of Greek wines comes from the Aegean islands, the most famous of them being Santorini. I will show you where to find the best wines of Santorini – and which wineries offer the best Santorini wine tastings on the island! What you need to know about Santorini wines Santorini is the home of the famous Greek wine Assyrtiko. The Assyrtiko is known to be bone-dry and lean with subtle saltiness. Another famous Santorini wine is the Vinsanto, a sun-dried sweet wine. These are among others known as the best wines of…
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A beginners guide to professional wine tasting
Roughly five years ago my knowledge of wine consisted basically of differentiating between red, white, and rosé. Never could I have imagined that I would fall in love with tasting different wines all over the world, learning about pairings, and finding an appreciation for all the different tastes. Going to my first wine tasting at a nice estate in Bordeaux seemed quite overwhelming at the time. This post shall serve as a quick and easy-to-understand beginner’s guide to wine tasting, so your first tasting will be more of a success than mine has been back then. First things first: what is wine? Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented…
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35 most instagrammable cafes in London in 2023
Are you looking for a totally unique, aesthetic and also instagrammable cafe in London? You are not alone! London’s Cafes are somewhat next level when you are looking for something cute, pink, and flowery to enjoy a rich piece of cake or some afternoon tea. The huge selection of cute and instagrammable cafes in London spots makes it impossible to try all of them. I went ahead and have compiled a list of my five favorite, not only Instagram-worthy but also taste-bud-worthy cafes in all of London. 1. Aubaine at Selfridges – the most instagrammable cafe in London Enjoy a glass of champagne or delicious french cuisine at Aubaine, ideally…
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London afternoon tea at the Hilton at Park Lane
The tradition of afternoon tea in London Traditional English Afternoon Tea is a light meal typically eaten between 15:00 and 17:00 in the afternoon. In the original sense of the term afternoon tea was served with small sandwiches, pastries and thinly sliced bread with butter. Nowadays you can find an afternoon tea arrangement all over London, typically served in hotels or cafes. We found an amazing London afternoon tea arrangement at the Hilton Park Lane! Keep on reading before you book your London afternoon tea. Outside of England, the tea arrangement is often referred to as High Tea, because the pastries are mostly served on a small tower. Historically, the…
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7 best restaurants in Pyrgos, Santorini
Looking for the best restaurants in the beautiful little town of Pyrgos, Santorini? Then I got you covered! The possibilities of going out for dinner or lunch in Santorini are endless. Especially in the famous white house towns Oia and Imerovigli, there are possibly more restaurants than residential houses. Sadly, these places tend to be very touristy and you usually pay for the location – not for the quality of food. Making the trip to Pyrgos for dinner will not only give you an amazing view over the island, but also better food for less money! My husband and me stayed in Pyrgos many times, and it is by far…
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15 best restaurants in Curacao you have to visit!
A foodies guide to the chicest restaurants, best seafood places, and most romantic spots for a date night in Curacao. The cuisine on the Caribbean island of Curacao is, just like it’s population, very diverse and internationally oriented. The Spanish, Dutch, and South American influences on the island resulted in a huge variety of restaurants and food spots to choose from. Finding a great restaurant for a romantic sunset dinner or an instagrammable brunch in Curacao is far from easy. The endless possibilities of restaurant choices in Curacao can make the task of picking sheer overwhelming. Luckily for you, my partner and I have tried most great restaurants on the…
