This is a hard time for anyone who is a keen traveller, and although it won’t be like this forever there is a good chance we might have to satisfy our holiday cravings through daydreaming for some time to come. It’s not all bad news though. If you’re anything like me you’ve found yourself with a little extra free time and I’ve found a great way to spend it.
If you’re travelling the world this autumn (or just consider yourself a cooking connoisseur), make sure you’re in the know about these fantastic foodie festivals that are happening throughout Europe. Immersing yourself in local culture and sampling traditional cuisine is an important part of the travel experience wherever your holiday happens to be, so attending a food festival is a fantastic opportunity to get a real feel for local life. Here are three of the very best fall foodie fiestas.
When it comes to chocolate, Switzerland is often revered as the cream of the crop. While there’s no denying its merit, I think it’s time for the Swiss to step aside – these European countries have something sweet to say. Throughout Germany, Italy and Belgium you will find some of the most delicious and interesting towns, all famous for the same thing: chocolate. With a fountain straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as opportunities to bathe
Is a short break in Brussels high on your travel list? It should be! Belgium’s capital has much to offer those seeking a weekend away. You won’t be surprised to discover that it has an impressive collection of historical churches and chocolate shops, but the city also offers plenty of quirkier sights for the off-the-beaten-track traveller. You can find out everything you need to know in this handy infographic from Accor Hotels. Cartoon Central Did you know that Brussels has the most cartoonists per square metre than anywhere else in the world? It was home to both Hergé, the famed
You’ve had a bad day, you are curling up with a good book, or you are tackling a challenging task at work. While these scenarios seem to have nothing in common at first glance, they all share one thing: they’d be infinitely better with chocolate! As Gene Wilder once said, “there are two types of people in this world: people who love chocolate and liars”. So, let’s be honest: if you’re hoping to improve your day, enhance your riveting read or reward yourself for working hard, a chocolaty treat is the way to go. If you’re a true connoisseur, you’ll
Introduction Situated right in the middle of Western Europe, Belgium is a small country bursting at the seams with fascinating history, delicious gastronomy, beautiful architecture and, of course, chocolate – smooth, rich, delightful chocolate. From beer connoisseurs to culture enthusiasts and music lovers, Belgium offers everyone a chance to indulge in their favourite pastime whilst taking in the country’s gorgeous setting. What to Do Something which makes Belgium a perfect holiday destination is that, despite its size, it’s not all about the capital. Although you won’t run out of things to do if you stay put in Brussels, there are
