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The art of frying is not one should miss when in Tokyo. And one of the top three places to enjoy a crunchy yet light Tonkatsu umami feeling is at Ginza Bairin main store. A fast, efficient and super tasty lunch for those that pay extra attention to their lunch.
One of the smallest countries in the World. Located in the Center of Business trade route in South East Asia, The city has one of the most diverse experiences to offer.
If we want to be fair, then Palomar minus the buzz would be just another meze place in Israel, Greece or any other mediterranean territory. Yet the spices, the herbs and the color of this (mainly) counter-top meze bar in central London makes it so special.
Tungsten lighting, neatly organized yet homey ambience and juicy meat cuts is a perfect combo at the backdrop of Marylebone, London. Boxcar may count almost two years of operation now but it’s only this year when it made the Big Bang, expanding to a bakery and deli near by.
If you’re an East London regular then you surely won’t have missed the distinct aroma of smoked meat around Brick Lane’s streets, where David Carter had initially launched his US-style BBQ stall in 2013.
The city’s east side has for years been developing to this blend of hip, alternative and, for sure, upscale. Luckily, some places maintain an authentic vibe, catering to those with a real knack for something different but not pretentious at all. Ozone Coffee Roasters is exactly that, serving delicious tasting coffee and some breakfast dishes you would drool over!
Looking for a casual lunch or dinner with piping hot pizza off the oven and other Italian treats? Pizza East is probably the best bet, whether you’re West (Portobello) or East (Shoreditch). We recently visited the Portobello outpost on a Saturday afternoon and were in for one hell of a pizza!
Soho House & Co is to branch out into the creation of beach clubs following the acquisition of Scorpios and the 40-bedroom San Giorgio hotel on the Greek island of Mykonos.
Quality dining in Sofia doesn’t come often. And doing a walk in on a random weekday of April didn’t seem like the best idea. In contrast though to every predisposition, Bistrello tops the charts on all aspects.
Over the past couple of years the area between Place du Chatelain and Parc Tenbosch in Brussels has really upped its culinary game. From cosy Italian trattorias to hip wine bars, it's THE place to dine. Among the fierce competition Ötap is definitely one of the winners.
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One of the smallest countries in the World. Located in the Center of Business trade route in South East Asia, The city has one of the most diverse experiences to offer.
Famous for its mellow seafront and its beautiful backdrop of Mount Pelion, Volos is one of the best mid-sized towns in Greece for a relaxed long weekend!
A place where time has stood still for decades, not for the lack of advancement but for the love of tranquility and nature, the Maldives remain the personification of paradise.
Out of over 300 islands that belong to the Fiji archipelago, there are several that are especially worthy of your bucket list.
Known for its diverse mountain terrain and rich local flavor of the Pindos ergion, Metsovo and its central location is probably the best place to stay at for discovering this part of Greece. Mostly a winter destination, it is the largest centre of Aromanian life in Greece connected to both Athens and Thessaloniki by Egnatia Road making it a very convenient destination to travel to.
Despite its growing popularity and its timeless appeal, the islands in French Polynesia remain unspoiled gems worth a lengthy vacation. In fact, the dedication of the local people to preserve their natural wealth paired with the rise in luxurious accommodation options and improved connectivity all help maintain the same “zen” vibe they embody.
Discovering new places is always fun, especially when real life beats your expectations. This was the case of Kythira and this general feeling of good vibes that I got as I first set foot on a warm August evening in Chora just as the sun was setting. Incredible!
When our speed boat docked in the tiny harbour of Hydra on a cloudy June morning, I was overwhelmed by the exhilarating feeling I felt when I was a child on my first day of summer vacation. A mere hour and a half from Athens, Hydra is the epitome of relaxed cosmopolitanism.
Kythnos is not the Cycladic island that will mesmerise you, nor the one you'll want to come back to again and again. But all in all, it's a very good choice for a short weekend getaway if you want to visit the Cyclades and want to try something close and new (cause I'm sure you've been to Kea!).
Home to Anthony Gaudi's surreal landmarks, a laid back atmosphere and lots of tasty Catalan dishes, Barcelona feasts the eye more than one could imagine as you find yourself immersed in art, taste and architecture.
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I’ve always loved the city, apart from the very first time I touched down here with expectations running here. But as New York grew on me, so did the charming mid-town neighbourhood of Flatiron with its semi-busy streets, the beautiful cafes and fancy restaurants and the abundant presence of locals.
Despite the crisis-striken profile of Athens for the last 10 years, the area around Syntagma has continuously been transformed to a mosaic of colors, flavors and some good ol’ hospitality. The hordes of tourists on Syntagma square may be not our thing, but pretty much anything south of the square definitely is.
Milan, a city of art and style has many different neighbourhoods all unique in character. Navigli is an area made of canals dating back to the 12th century. Many claim that Leonardo Da Vinci was commissioned to help in the canals restoration on the 15th century. Today, the Milan canals are vibrant with a hip feeling.
Manhattan can be hectic, with the never ending array of high rises, constant traffic noise and the odd roadworks left and right. So, to find yourself in an area that is more residential, cosy and cute is indeed a bit of a hard one. Luckily, Greenwich Village and West Village come the rescue when you want to get away from it all.
My favorite part when discovering a new city is finding different neighborhoods and spotting various cute places to grab food, shop, or simply walk around. When I first moved to New York a few months ago, I knew Brooklyn was the new « place to be ». I had already been to Williamsburg and really enjoyed it but never had the occasion to explore other further areas and places in this neighborhood.
Gone are the days of the old Athenian chic and the nights of the nouveau riche in Kolonaki. Kolonaki was once thriving even during the weeknights, but most certainly when Saturday lunch goers were getting on the tables of the infamous Caprice restaurant on Fokilidou street.
As I drive away from the crowded city centre of Athens and to the west, I find myself in the more quiet, downtempo and almost communal neighbourhood of Metaxourgio. Gone are the days of trashy Psyri and Gkazi. Metaxourgio is now acquiring a reputation as an artistic and fashionable neighbourhood due to the opening of many art galleries and trendy restaurants and cafes. Moreover, local efforts to beautify and invigorate the neighbourhood have reinforced a budding sense of community that makes everything even more homey.
When the weather is nice, you can easily spend a whole day in Georgetown. Being hard to reach by public transport, the best thing you can do is rent a bicycle and ride there (DC’s distances are pretty short).
Covent Garden is high on every tourist guide to London. Makes sense, it’s pretty, it’s central, and has everything is on offer. Throughout history it has served as a vegetables market, centre for theatre and politics - a natural hangout for Londoners of all social classes, looking to conduct business or indulge in their hobbies.
Known for its urban ambience yet a homey neighbourhood feel, Pangrati was always a favourite amongst the art and politics circles, also attracting visiting students due to its central location next to all of Athens' vibrant life. Its recent influx of tourists and the abundance of short-term lets has given it an international vibe giving birth to new spots and ideas available for the curious ones to explore.
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Italy was one of the first countries I visited in Europe. I traveled there with friends after a spring term at Oxford, and so began my love affair with the Mediterranean.
Flour wars have been at the core of the Clean Monday celebrations at Galaxidi for more than 200 years now. Locals and visitors, all dressed in costumes, gather around and start an enormous flour fight in an effort to celebrate the beginning of Easter lent.
For most people, Lake Kerkini is an artificial reservoir created in 1932, and then redeveloped in 1980, on the site of what was previously an extremely extensive marshland. For brothers Constantinos and Petros Sofikitis it actually took a whole lot of new meaning when they visited recently, as part of a larger project their father took on with with acclaimed film director Angelopoulos.
No matter religion and faith. No matter which god they choose to believe in.
Indians have one and only conviction: peace. This is their very own religion and faith, a belief that gives reason to life and meaning to their journey on this earth.
New destination after a long time and my enthusiasm was so big. A few days ago, I visited Netherlands and Rotterdam in specific. I had heard so and so impressions about Rotterdam and I arrived there with a pinch of doubt that immediately gone away. What an interesting city to visit! What did I learn?
First time in Germany, first time in Hamburg and first time so north on the map of Europe. Arrival on Saturday night, right in the heart of Hamburg's nightlife.
As we set course for Jamaica, we were planning to roam around the country in 13 days! And although a couple of weeks cannot really help appreciate everything the country has to offer, we can safely say that with the people we met and the landscapes we observe, it was a bit like having lived there!
Wet winters and dry summers, a majorly white population and unemployment close to rock bottom (thanks Amazon!) are few of the facts that paint the picture for Seattle, America's westernmost city on the north border with Canada.
Santorini, for those few that have somehow managed to not visit, forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands in Greece with population of 15,550 inhabitants. During the summer months, and summer does indeed last for a good 5-6 months down there, the number of inhabitants jumps to more than twice that as honeymooners, travel addicts and wine lovers flock the island.
Traveling in Cairo can be an adventurous pursuit, whether it's across the vast desert-like rural landscape or throughout the dirt in the more urban neighborhoods. Similar to other poor tribes of the Middle-eastern world, Egyptians don't quite loose their cool as they go about their daily lives. Despite the contrasting images and tough reality, navigating through Cairo is a real treat with many photo opportunities left and right.
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