The last one of the Younan Colection properties that we visited in July was the hotel Saint Martin located in the medieval castle in the village Saint-Maxent-l’Ecole. Since we were short of time we couldn’t spend a night in this hotel but just had lunch and chilled by the swimming pool. Even this short visit … More Cozy Castle Saint Martin
This year I spent my birthday in Vienna, one of my favorite European capitals. I love everything about this city: majestic architecture, large streets, huge parks, calmness and cleanliness, vibrant cultural life, cozy bars… I could spend a week there but had only three days and tried to make the best of this short stay. … More How to Make the Best of Your Trip to Vienna
What is the best way to have dinner at the Michelin starred restaurant without spending a fortune? Going there quickly after the restaurant’s nomination! Not only it’s a pleasure to be among the first ones to discover a new talented chef but also a chance to pay the “before Michelin star” price for an exceptional … More A Star Is Born: New Michelin Starred Restaurant in Brittany
I’ve been in Venice multiple times but I never get tired of this unique place. Among all Italian cities Venice is the most contradictory: some people adore it, some people detest it but no one remains indifferent. Those who make bad impression of Venice usually come there in a wrong moment or stay in the … More Venice Off-Season Guide
Eating is an essential part of any trip to Italy. It’s one of the main pleasures, not less important than beautiful nature or rich culture and history. To be exact, Italian cuisine IS a part of Italian cultural heritage, without which Italy wouldn’t be Italy anymore… A memorable meal is not only food delicious on … More Ultimate gastronomic experience in the Dolomites
Visiting Strasbourg in March might seem a weird idea – winter is almost over but spring hasn’t properly started yet, it’s cold and wet and moody… The city remains beautiful in any weather but the walks will probably be not as long as in summer, since after a half of an you you feel an … More Strasbourg by mouth
Что для вас важнее – завтрак, обед или ужин? Кто-то предпочитает плотно поесть с утра, кто-то не может обойтись без обеда, а для кого-то ужин – это святое… А меня больше всего радует бранч! What’s your favorite meal? Some of us can’t start the day without good brekfast, some can skip it but need a … More Бранч по-парижски / Brunch in Paris
В прошлую пятницу маг и волшебник кондитерского искусства Ян Куврор (Yann Couvreur) открыл свою кондитерскую в 10м округе Парижа. Я, как большой почитатель его таланта, была в числе первых клиентов… At the gastronomy festival Taste of Paris this year Yann Couvreur was the only chef specialized in pastry. I was dreaming to taste his famous mille-feuille, but … More Самый вкусный мильфёй в Париже / Mille-feuille by Yann Couvreur: the best in Paris
В Лондоне много мест, где можно попробовать знаменитый английский файф-о-клок – традиционный послеобеденный чай с лёгкими закусками, выпечкой и десертами, – но ресторан TING в отеле Shangri-La – место особенное. Такого вида на Лондон, как из огромных окон этого ресторана, не открывается ни из одного другого заведения. Это неудивительно, ведь TING расположен на 35-м этаже … More Файф-о-клок в отеле Shangri-La в Лондоне / Afternoon tea at Shangri-La hotel in London
Каждый год в Большом Дворце Парижа проходит международный салон высокой кухни Вкус Парижа, который посещают ценители изысканной еды со всего мира. Это уникальная возможность попробовать фирменные блюда мэтров французской кухни… Every year the Grand Palais hosts the international festival Taste of Paris and becomes a point of attraction for the gourmands from all over the world. It’s a unique opportunity to … More Салон высокой кухни Вкус Парижа / Taste of Paris 2016
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