The sort of thing I love about Albanian desserts is how they combine Eastern and Western European culinary traditions to create unique flavor combinations you won’t find anywhere else in the world. These delicate sweet treats complement any meal or special occasion perfectly. Albania’s invaders left their mark on the country’s cuisine in the last several years. They brought new dessert recipes that became household staples. Albanian traditional desserts tell stories of the country’s rich cultural heritage. Take Bakllava, a… Read More

Iceland is a really remarkable place. While a relatively small island, its isolated location, and unique geography mean that, in many ways, Iceland is a world unto itself. Not only does Iceland exist today in a way that is entirely unique, but its cultural past is one that has fascinated people for centuries. The homeland of the Icelandic sagas, which have captured the hearts and imaginations of successive generations the world over, is exactly the place that you would expect.… Read More

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is also its largest city. With a sprawling population of more than 3 million people within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area’s 100.05 km limits, it is also the 11th most popular urban area in the European Union. Lisbon is the western most capital city in Europe and sits on the Iberian Peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. This cosmopolitan city is admired as an important hub for finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts,… Read More

Europe is famous for many things such as its art, architecture, music, and fashion. It is also famous for its food. As with many aspects of human life, Europe has had a great influence on the food that is eaten worldwide. In fact, many foods that are considered staple in many parts of the work actually originated from Europe. European cities are great food hubs in their own right and getting through all of them would take a lifetime. Luckily,… Read More