With a reputation as one of the most exciting wine regions in Spain, and as wine lovers, it seemed fitting that the nearby town of Vilafranca del Penedès would be our next stop during our time in Catalonia. From Tarragona, we travelled inland by train to the capital of the Alt Penedès. Vilafranca has a rich…
We arrived in Aix-en-Provence after a long day of travel. Tired but hungry, we set out as dusk turned to night in search for something to eat. Turning a corner, we stumbled on Crêpes, Cidre et Compagnie. The brightly lit-up hot pink exterior contrasted among the gray stone facades of the narrow street, attracting our attention. We…
Grabbing a bite to eat on the street is very much part of local life in Turkey. The wide selection of treats offered by street vendors tempted us over and over during our trip, and by the end, a few had become a part of our daily diet. Cheap and healthy–can’t complain about that. On…
Yesterday’s news that the United States and Cuba announced to normalise diplomatic relations made me look back on our recent trip to Havana. Like many others, I wonder how this new chapter in history will change the island’s standard of living. I started this post while hubby was busy in the kitchen making dinner, I don’t enjoy…
White Postcards 