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- 06 Decerato in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
What makes a good hotel great
Hotel restaurant ©KassandraBay/Flickr
When you go on a vacation, business trip, whatever, it is usually the flight and the hotel that are the most crucial points of your spendings. But while when you book a flight, you mostly want it to be cheap and maybe to provide the most award miles, with a hotel, there are much more factors to consider with a hotel.
I will try to answer to the question of what makes a good hotel great and you please let me know if you have anything to add. Would you like for instance a robot to paint a picture of your sleep based on the data coming from the sensors in your bed – watch the video to see how it is done! …
- 25 Augtibi60 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The food lover’s guide to Tasmania
Tasmania is famous or being one of the wildest, most unusual places in Australia, which is no mean feat considering the country’s outback and forests. This piece of untamed land is notoriously windy and it not exactly the paragon of good weather, but it is one of the cleanest places on the planet and does not only have a unique fauna, but flora as well.With the great fresh ingredients found in Tasmania, it’s only natural that the cuisine is not bad at all. The culinary offerings of Tasmania range from neighborhood bar food with surprising twists, as well as loads of high class restaurants where some of the best chefs in the world create wonders. So here’s a food lover’s guide to Tasmania. …
- 25 Jul
The most unusual bar locations in the world
Bojangles Bar, photo by Andy Mitchell
Sometimes you might prefer to have a drink in the evening in a nice, classical bar with soft lights and good music, or maybe a lively pub with noise and lots of people, but how about a novel bar experience where nothing seems to fit the image of a regular bar?
Weird bars are not as rare as one might think, especially if you know where to look. Since bars are places where you are supposed to relax and have fun, the even the weirdest places might feel surprisingly homey, and if the drinks are good, all the more reason to visit one of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …
- 05 Maritachan in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 vegetarian restaurants in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the city of contrasts, of tango, of romance, adventure, but also culture and history. Anyone should visit the Argentine capital at least once in their lifetimes, because you’re sure to find something to catch your eye there. While this can happen in any unknown city, one problem that vegetarians can experience in Buenos Aires is the question of where to eat out.Eating in a regular restaurant might make for less than a satisfying meal, if all you can eat is the salad…so for the veggie traveler, here are the top 5 vegetarian restaurants in Buenos Aires. …
- 22 Decevike14 in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
The most unusual restaurants in the world
Bizarre places to eat
They say that nothing beats a home-cooked dinner, but those of us who cannot boast of any culinary talents might disagree. Besides, going out for your meals has nothing to do with cooking abilities, most of the time. As any seasoned restaurant-goer knows, there is something very rewarding about browsing a menu, choosing a great dish that you’ve been dying to try for ages, and abiding by the rules of etiquette while eating with fancy cutlery. Eating at a restaurant can be a very pleasing pastime, especially if the restaurant itself is out of the ordinary. For a special dining experience, here is a list of the most unusual restaurants in the world. …
- 10 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 best buffets in Las Vegas
Las Vegas conjures up images of glamorous casinos, luxury hotels and neon signs all over the place, but when you’re visiting the SIn City, you have to remember to eat too. When you have so many things to do like in Vegas, it’s easy to skip lunch or dinner, but considering the sheer number of great restaurants in the city, skipping meals would be a terrible waste! Instead, take the opportunity to sample the culinary wonders of Vegas, the more, the better! And the best places to try a large number of dishes are buffets. So here are the top 10 buffets in Las Vegas. … - tibi60 in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Eat like a local in Barcelona
Barcelona seeing from above
Barcelona is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in Spain, if not the entire Europe, and besides the countless cultural and historical attractions in the city, there’s another huge plus: the food. No trip to Spain is complete without sampling the local culinary delights, and Spanish food will not taste better anywhere than in its homeland.
However, finding decent joint where you can try the local food can be a bit difficult when you don’t know Barcelona, and you can easily fall into the trap of tourist restaurants with huge prices and not such great food. So here are out tip that can help you to eat like a local in Barcelona. …
- 25 Novkachou_n in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Eat like a local in Tokyo
Tokyo
If you’re one of those people who can’t leave without their regular portion of sushi, tempura or ramen (even the instant kind!) then going to Tokyo and tasting the real thing is probably a dream come true. But like all major tourist cities, Tokyo can be a bit on the expensive side if you eat only at restaurants that cater specifically to tourists.
So if you want to save some money and to experience the real Japanese cuisine, the best thing to do is to eat like a local in Tokyo. Little known joints, obscure cafes and street stalls will surprise your palate without ripping you off, and you’ll eat like a local in Tokyo. …
- 21 Novpapillon in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
The cheapest places to eat in San Francisco
A typical view of San Francisco
As any seasoned traveler knows, there are precious few places in the world where you can eat for free. And while no one will give you a hearty meal out of the goodness of their hearts, there are a few places in San Francisco where you can get a small meal for free, provided you buy something else first. Several pubs and restaurants will offer you free snacks and even more Italian dishes when you buy drinks.
So if you’re down to your last few bucks at the end of your trip to San Francisco, you don’t have to choose between a pint of beer and food, because at these places you can get them both for the price of one. Or simply take advantage of all-you-can eat-happy hours. So here are the cheapest places to eat in San Francisco …
- 09 SepEdina in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Bizarre restaurants around the world
Cuisine is more popular nowadays than ever before, and no matter what type of food you prefer and what country it comes from, you can probably find a restaurant that caters to your tastes. Traditional meals are not the norm anymore, and lots of people enjoy Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian or more exotic cuisines in addition to grandma’s good old recipes.Nevertheless, there is the occasional restaurant which offers some more unusual choices, both in terms of cuisine and in terms of atmosphere. Here are some of the most bizarre restaurants in the world, which will satisfy both your hunger and your curiosity. …
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