Adventure Culinary Travel
Our return to Clifden brings us back to a favorite cafe in search of good coffee and the apparently famous carrot cake, before hitting a proper whiskey pub along the main street of town. We make our way out to the famous Sky Road for incredible sunset views that lead into an amazingly clear Irish night!
Read MoreThe Connemara seaside is a wild and rugged coast, full of rocky shorelines, sprawling bogland, and small natural beaches. We went seeking some of these beaches today. We returned to Coral Beach, with its rocky micro-environments and grainy coral instead of sand, before exploring the textures and colors along the White Strand!
Read MoreA stroll through Eguisheim before we headed off dropped us into the middle of a festive morning! There were musicians set up outside the main square, tables set up with wine and snacks, people from the town out mingling and having fun, and a local cycle group riding through with a local mayor.
Read MoreIt was an evening of unforgettable experiences in the medieval town of Eguisheim. We were brought down into the family cellar of an amazing winery, stopped by a cafe with an unexpected surprise, and finished out the last night in Alsace with local culinary treasures. C’est magnifique!
Read MoreWe made our way back to the wonderful little town of Eguisheim. Very likely my favorite town in the world, I couldn’t wait to walk through those medieval streets and see everything we could! We had amazing food, great drinks, saw the most beautiful contrasts, and settled in to a nice pub for a fun end to the night. What more could you want?
Read MoreWe took a slow, relaxed morning just enjoying the area around Brend. The view over the forest and mountains is just exquisite while relaxing in the calm fields. We climbed the tower, had amazing breakfast, and set off for Hexenlochmühle… the forest building with the working water wheel, patio cafe, and the amazing smoked deli!
Read MoreWe started the day with a legendary breakfast at Brend before seeking out a picturesque shop in the forest. Our little car hugged the curves of one of my favorite drives so far, and we spent the morning surrounded by everything green. We eventually made our way to Titisee, where we stood in appreciation of the beautiful water despite the cold and rain, only to drive away the chill with seasonal mushroom soup and strong coffee!
Read MoreGood morning Zurich! I got to cook in our little apartment kitchen before we set out to explore! We had some amazing coffee at a famous Zurich cafe, and then explored the pristine train station. After a bit of a freak out over finding something from our favorite brewery ever, we took a relaxing walk through the park along the river.
Read MoreThe beginning of our next adventure! After a celebrity chef breakfast in Heathrow we flew in to Zurich for a couple days in the city, our first time in Switzerland. We were impressed with the pristine condition of the city and the beautiful views while also being floored by the price tags. We watched some kayak polo, had spectacular chocolate, wandered the narrow alleys, and tried a local dish of ‘cheese poured over everything’!
Read MoreAs the day went on, we saw more amazing architecture, found a hidden gem that was lost to time, and spent time in another wonderful cafe. As the clock ticked toward midnight we were serenaded by opera and orchestra music, and we waltzed in the new year Vienna style!
Read MoreIt’s New Year’s Eve, and tonight we celebrated in Vienna! We picked up some things in the Nachtmarkt which led to a horrifyingly embarrassing yet hysterical experience! Surviving that, we settled into an outstanding cafe, found Johann Strauss in the park, and visited Vienna’s famous cathedral…
Read MoreAn easy side trip from Vienna, we took a train out to Bratislava! We were in the right place at the right time to happen upon a changing of the guard at the presidential palace, then we ventured through the old town for cafes, churches, and a crumbly old yet still beautiful abandoned street. We couldn't resist the inner tourist coming out when we found our way to the old square!
Read MoreMorning in Salzburg! We get a simple yet amazing breakfast with our favorite coffee before venturing out to the cathedral. We found a really cool old cemetery, took the tram up to the castle, got creeped out a bit in a marionette museum, and found a cute little local specialty shop. If all that wasn't enough, we also found a pretzel truck!
Read MoreWe said our goodbyes to Nuremberg and headed west toward the Romantic Road, starting off in the beautiful medieval city of Rothenburg. We marveled at the city gates, strolled through a cute little park, picked up some of the local favorite schneeballen, and climbed the city walls!
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