How the Most Famous Street Food in Berlin Arrived From England (and the U.S. and India)

6 years ago

Currywurst is available on practically every block in Berlin. But, this seemingly quintessential German food only dates to Allied occupation…

Is It Chocolatine or Pain au Chocolat?

6 years ago

Depending on where you are in France, the singular treat is called by many different names. Chocolatine: (Photo: Mink Mingle on Unsplash) I…

The Three Street Food Dishes You Must Try in Palermo

6 years ago

Your favorite culinary experience in Palermo might just be from the back of a 3-wheeled truck or a sidewalk street…

How to Enjoy Two Different Bellinis in Italy

6 years ago

You've probably enjoyed a luscious Bellini or two during brunch but there's a second Bellini-inspired dish that you have to…

Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink

6 years ago

I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…

2 Sweets and 2 Drinks You Must Try in Madrid

6 years ago

The Spanish love their sweets. And, they are delicious. In fact, later in this article I will commit the unforgivable…

6 Tapas Dishes You Must Try In Madrid

6 years ago

About Tapas There are plenty of high-end and Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid. But the best way to get inside…

Killing time in Ortigia, Sicily

6 years ago

Accordion player in the piazza (Photo: Brent Petersen) Excerpt from a larger piece I'm working on: Ortigia is a maze…

Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, SC

6 years ago

Completed in just 2005, the Ravenel Bridge (technically, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge) has become one of the iconic sites…

Whale Watching in Honolulu

6 years ago

First thing we saw when setting out was a rainbow. Must be good luck! Winter is whale watching season in…