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Portugal: Coffee Culture
Drink coffee the local way: small, strong, often In Portugal , coffee culture is ingrained in everyday life. The average Portuguese adult drinks at least two espresso coffees a day, so no wonder that wherever you go in Portugal, whether in an urban setting or rural area, you’ll see locals gathering at cafés to attend both to their caffeine habits and to socialize. Portuguese coffee culture brings people together; Vamos tomar um café (let's go for a coffee) is a Portuguese tradition. During the …
Switzerland's best kept secrets
A deep taste of Swiss eating culture According to the Global Innovation Index, Switzerland is the leading country in innovation – but we don’t gatekeep! We offer to share our knowledge, learning, and experiences with others, and we are even ready to spill our secrets… to some extent. Visit Switzerland and attend one of the following workshops to learn more about Swiss eating culture or the secrets of watchmaking. Creative Chocolate Workshop - Lausanne If you love chocolate, you are in the right …
Rediscover the magic of the European Christmas market
Spend the most festive season in three amazing hubs: Dresden, Metz, and Trento Each December, Europe’s cities explode with Christmas cheer. The lights are raised, wine is spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and above all, Christmas markets spring up! Browsing the stalls of a market—hot cocoa in one hand, local delicacies in the other—is about as festive as it gets, especially when there’s some snow to add ambiance. But there’s so much more to explore during the year’s coziest month. Today, we’re …
Exploring Europe’s creative cities with coffee as my guide
Coffee is my passion. Not only did I find some of the best brews in Europe, café culture led me to new friends and experiences I had the perfect set-up: a table facing the window, a comfortable wooden chair draped in a sheepskin, a view of Gothenburg in the rain, a steaming filter coffee . Of those four wonderful things, I was most excited about one—the coffee! I had chosen it and the café with great care. The coffee was Ethiopian , a special variety that Ava, the owner of this café, sources …
Cheers – You’re in Europe!
Europe’s culture is not limited to its numerous art museums and palaces. Some of Europe’s greatest stories can be heard over a glass of wine, beer or other drink within the walls of a pub or finest alcohol outlets off the beaten track. …
Explore Europe Through Your Taste Buds
Discovering Europe’s creative hotspots. A selection of trendsetting venues, innovative concepts, and the freshest ingredients to inspire your visit to Europe. …
Experience European Rural Life
Among the experiences that consistently draw people to Europe from far and wide are the rural traditions of this continent, especially the gastronomical ones. Over thousands of years, the people who have called Europe home have created some of the most interesting rural cultures in the world, customs that take their inspiration from the land around them, what grows well, and which animals flourish there. As a visitor to this continent, you can enter this world of the rural life and experience …
Oktoberfest & Beyond: Beer & Wine Festivals of Europe
Much of Europe is known for its beer and wine production. But we don’t just know how to make them; we know how to drink them. From energetic beer festivals to exquisite wine gatherings, there’s plenty to celebrate. Drink up six of the best beer and wine festivals throughout Europe with this …
Your Guide to Late-Night Fun in Europe
Some of life’s best adventures happen when the sun goes down. And it’s no different in Europe. From dancing the night away in Barcelona to walking under the moonlight in Paris, each city offers its own nightlife excitement. Browse this gallery before your next European escapade to see which city’s nightlife is best for …
8 European Souvenirs You Need to Take Home
Bring your European experience home with you. Here is a list of must-buy European souvenirs to share with friends and family...or keep for yourself! …