The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan (Italy) is the crown jewel of Starbucks in Europe. It is rightfully considered the best and most beautiful Starbucks store in the world. Starbucks is the world’s largest coffeehouse chain; as of November 2021, the company had 33,833 stores in 80 countries. So it is quite difficult to figure…
Author: Antonis Tsapepas
Passionate traveler, food lover and blogger.
Top 10 things to do in Athens to feel like a local
There are many things you can do in Athens to feel like a local, and these are our top ten picks. Athens is a unique city, strangely balanced between the East and the West. It is a multi-faceted city that hides a different aspect around every corner. Athens will make you love her but also…
Karytaina – The mediaeval village of Arcadia
#uniquedestinations Karytaina (Καρύταινα), with a long history lost in the mediaeval years, is a hidden treasure in the centre of mountainous Arcadia in the Peloponnese (Greece). Although mountainous Arcadia is generally a favourite weekend getaway for Athenians, Karytaina, 20 km from Stemnitsa (Στεμνίτσα) and 20 km from Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολις), remains relatively unknown to most and…
A collection of our guides for the best street food in Athens
Street food in Athens Trying the local food is one of the best ways to get to know a new city. It is also worthwhile to explore for regional versions of popular foods from other countries. And it’s true that this culinary adventure may be most satisfying when it comes to street food. And Athens…
Do you need a reason to visit Portofino?
5 reasons why Portofino is worth a visit In the beautiful Liguria region of Italy, there are many beauties, but undoubtedly the jewel in the crown is Portofino. The small, almost perfect port has been designated a historical landmark. It is undoubtedly the most photographed village in the world. But if you need a reason…
Beigel Bake Brick Lane Bakery – The best cheap eat in London
London is one of the most important culinary destinations in the world. From restaurants with Michelin stars and national cuisines to street canteens, London has something to please everyone. But there is one place that everyone agrees is the best cheap eat in town. EAST END AND BRICK LANE London’s East End has a long…
Basil, olive oil, cheese and love – The best pesto in the world
Pesto is one of the most famous sauces in the world. It is traditionally made with garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese, all blended with olive oil. It originated in Italy and especially in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. Therefore, it is also known as Pesto alla Genovese (Genoese Pesto…
Revealing even more secret sights of Athens
Although we covered a number of lesser-known Athens attractions in our two previous articles (Revealing the secret sights of Athens and Revealing more secret sights of Athens), the diversity of the city never ceases to astound us, and exploring its streets and neighbourhoods is a never-ending adventure. In our most recent piece, we showcase 7…