Once the confectionary supplier to the Habsburg court, Demel has been synonymous with tradition and opulence since the 19th century, when it moved to its current location steps from the …
Café Mozart: Vienna
When visiting Vienna, be sure to leave ample time for eating cake in the city’s old town, Innere Stadt. As you wander down Vienna’s grand boulevards and charming pedestrian walkways, …
Christmas Markets: Vienna
Visiting northern Europe in December is like visiting a Christmas wonderland. Tiny villages and big cities alike are decked out for the holidays, from the street cars to the street …
La Cannoleria Siciliana: Rome
Gluten-free availability in Rome is pretty fantastic, even when it comes to sweets. Many gelato stands offer gluten-free cones and advertise them prominently. Plenty of markets have packaged cookies and …
Taverna Barberini: Rome
For the hands-down best gluten-free meal and most accommodating taverna in Rome, do not miss Taverna Barberini. It’s open late, so take the scenic route and enjoy the gorgeous Via …
Mama Eat: Rome
When in Rome, the Vatican is a must-see. No matter your religious inclinations, this tiny city-state is awe-inspiring. If you have several hours to spare, go for broke and buy …
Voglia di Pizza: Rome
As soon as you arrive in Rome, you’ll almost certainly get lost. Maybe you have an excellent sense of direction or a guidebook filled with maps—neither of these apply in …
Christmas Markets and the Colosseum
Since returning from Tokyo in July, we’ve been on what I like to consider a long layover at home. This is one of the best parts of an Explorer Award: …
Fish La Boissonnerie: Paris
After reading so many great reviews of Fish la Boissonnerie in Paris’s Latin Quarter, we knew that we couldn’t miss it. We made plans to go for lunch for two …
Galette Café: Paris
With all of Paris’s delicious food at our disposal, we knew we had to plan carefully to be sure we could fit it all in. After seeing one too many …