Marbled Bábovka (Bundt Cake) / Mramorová Bábovka

It’s so easy to bake the Marbled Bábovka and the results are so impressive, that it must be tried by everyone who has a functional oven in the kitchen. Besides, it’s hard to find a simpler and more elegant combination than bábovka and coffee. Marbled Bábovka (Bundt Cake) 2 cups plain flour, plus more to…

Walnut wheels – Orechové kolieska

As I already wrote, I’m from Slovakia. Every sunday in each solvak kitchen smell homemade cookies, gingerbreads, mini cakes that all look and taste delicious. My favourite are Orechové Kolieska (Walnut Wheels) are made with dough called linecké cesto shortbread dough and then filled with walnut stuffing and each is dipped in dark chocolate. I’ll…

CASTLE BURRIAC

It has become one of the most emblematic monuments of the region of Maresme. This castle is located between the towns of Mataró, Argentona and Cabrera de Mar, in a position where visually controls the coast . The 11th Century “Castell de Burriac” is a small medieval castle with fantastic views of the Maresme Coast,…

Cactus Garden Barcelona – hidden beauty

The Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens re one Europe’s biggest gardens specialising cacti and succulent plants and top ten of the world’s best gardens according New York Times.

Sacred mont Montserrat on Spring

Montserrat is an unusual rocky mountain located in Catalonia, only 60 km north west from the city of Barcelona. On top of the mountain lies Santa Maria de Montserrat, the most famous religious sanctuary in the region and the second most important pilgrimage site in Spain. Rising at an altitude of 1, 236 m above the…

Restaurant Ward Amman – Flower of my heart.

Ward (means flower in arabic) a great place and lovely good. Wide selection of food with open area, 4 different restaurants in one place. Italian food, Asian food, Mediterranean food and Arabic foood. There are play area for kids safe with staff to control the kids. Overall great place to have food with family, business lunch…

TcheTche Amman good place to eat

Tche de Tche has evolved from the ladies favorite cafe in Amman for a regional chain in no time. And if you ask me why, here is a simple formula … well, nice terrasse, a varied menu that offers snacks and juices as well as a cozy inviting atmosphere and the sheesha. When I am in…

Hotel Barceló Sants – ready to take the train

A futuristic and modern design hotel is very well communicated The Barceló Sants **** stars hotel is presented with a futuristic image, simulating an orbital station that allows to enjoy an imaginary space trip. Located above the Sants Station, and with direct access to the AVE and to the metro and train networks of Barcelona, it…

Monastery San Pau del Campo – oldest in Barcelona

Monastery San Pau del Campo ubicated in Raval is the oldest in Barcelona and is worth visiting inside. Its first times of life stayed outside the walls of the city of Barcelona, hence its name “del Camp” since it was originally in the countryside in the direction of Monjuic. This is one of the Catalan monastic…

Port of Barcelona at your feet, welcome to Terraza Martinez

“Love, I want to se the moon and the stars with you.”  Terraza Martinez restaurant in Barcelona, located in the Montjuïc area. Is the second gastronomic project of José Mª Parrado, who opened the also famous “Cañete” about a few years ago. The terrace-restaurant “Martínez” is a quality “chiringuito” (snack bar on the beach) as the owner…

The Year in Review: Your 5 Favourite Stories of 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR !! It’s the first day of the new year 2017! I hope you’re all excited about the future and feeling happy about starting a brand new year. Let’s take a look back on 2016. This year, we posted a total of 53 stories with 9150 views, 1440 visitors and 306 likes. Here are…

Slovak vegetarian food

Slovakia may be a pork lover’s paradise, but vegetarians traveling in Slovakia needn’t worry.There are plenty of meatless options for vegetarians if you only know what to order.  Cabbage, potatoes, and carrots are staples in most dishes, and salads usually consist of tomatoes, cucumber, and onions.  Lunch is considered the main meal of the day, and…