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]]>The formation of culture around coffee and coffee houses dates back to the 14th Century in Turkey. Coffee houses in Western Europe were traditionally social places, as well as artistic and intellectual centers. Today it is more like a social activity, a working location or a meeting place for most of the people.
The style of coffee varies by country. Here are three out of the most famous coffee cultures around the globe:
ITALY
Coffee is simply part of the Italian culture but it is not as easy as it seems. The coffee culture in Italy comes with a set of rules. Firstly, it is usually drank while standing, which does not occur in the United States. Then, they also have different rules such as, milky coffee must be consumed in the morning and never following a meal, or other Italians may say they have to drink it before a meal to clean the palate or after a meal to refresh.
VIETNAM
French colonists might have introduced coffee to Vietnam, but the cup of ca phé soon became a local habit. Vietnamese coffee has developed a style of its own with the use of yoghurt, eggs and even fruits. The preparations process and the blending of the beans is different from any other countries as well. The grounded beans go into a French dip filter, which sits on top of the cup. The beans are weighted down with a thin lid, hot water is added to the filter and then the water slowly trickles through into the cup.
BRAZIL
Brazil is the world’s largest producer and is responsible for about a third of all coffee. Brazilians are big coffee drinkers and tend to drink numerous small cups of coffee throughout the day. Because the coffee beans are produced at lower altitudes than the average coffee plantation, they have a more bitter quality. Therefore, Brazilians tend to drink their coffee quite sweet.
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]]>We have all been through this.
The first and most important factor is saving money before you hit the road. It is important to know how to save and plan your trip accordingly so you know you won’t find yourself running out of money middle of your trip. There are some tips on how to save money for any kind of trip.
Firstly, find a vacation with a budget. Meaning, look for a place where you can stay and enjoy to the fullest, without spending an exaggerating amount of money. Have a look at these are 10 destinations that makes traveling with a budget possible:
1. Fiji
2. Central America
3. China
4. Cambodia
5. South Korea
6. India
7. Vietnam
8. Eastern Europe
9. Portugal
10. Thailand
We are pretty sure that one out of these ten destinations is something for you, if not more than one.
Secondly, after having chosen your destination and booked your flights, from today and till the day you are flying, cut your expenses. In other words, try not to spend as much money on shopping, restaurants or any other evitable activities. Instead, keep that money for your trip. You will have lots of occasions to use it then and you will be more than glad to have saved it back home.
I think after having booked your preferred cheap destination and having saved some money, you are all set to go.
We still believe though that most destinations in the world can be explored on a budget, without having to do too much efforts. But of course, it makes it easier if your destination is already cheaper.
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]]>Spain is also known for its famous Spanish cuisine, including Paella, Empanadas and Tapas dishes. Let’s concentrate on the last one, Tapas. Tapas are extremely popular in Spain and in certain bars it has already evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine.
But What Are They?
Tapas is an appetiser or a snack, popular in the Spanish cuisine. It can be served cold, such as olives and cheese or hot, such as patatas bravas. Tapas are nowadays not only snacks but can also be combined to make a full meal. Small in size, but large in flavours, Tapas offers eaters the chance to explore many different dishes without feeling stuffed.
There is a huge variety of sweet, savoury and spicy tapas in Spain.
Have a look at which tapas you should certainly not miss:
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1. Patatas Bravas – potatoes cut and fried in oil with either spicy tomato-based sauce or aioli.
2. Croquetas – fried balls of meat, fish or vegetables. Most popular with ham or cod.
3. Gambas Al Ajillo – fresh prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili peppers.
4. Montaditos – small sandwiches, often toasted and served with a variety of meat, fish or vegetarian fillings.
5. Gazpacho – cold soup of vegetables like peppers, onion, garlic and cucumbers.
6. Tortilla de Patatas – an omelette made of potatoes with eggs and flavoured with onions.
7. Calamares a la Romana – battered and fried squid rings.
8. Gambas a la Plancha – whole, unpeeled shrimps, salted and cooked on a grill.
9. Gildas – an assembly of anchovy, olives and chili peppers.
10. Pimientos de Padron – small peppers fried in oil and salted, are often spicy.
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]]>Known for its historical side, beautiful temples, tropical beaches and delicious food, Thailand is without hesitation, the majority’s favorite destination.
When it comes to the beaches, Thailand has some beautiful tropical ones. Let’s have a look at the top 7 Beaches in Thailand, so you make sure not to miss them when traveling to Thailand.
- Patong Beach, Phuket
Most popular beach in Thailand and the largest one on the island of Phuket. It has a white soft sand, warm water, surrounded by plenty of restaurants and hotels, all within walking distance. With its incredible nightlife, it is simply impossible to get bored there. - Railay Beach, Krabi
This beach is only accessible by boat and has a desert island feeling that you won’t find at any other popular beaches worldwide. - Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley
Part of the island Koh Phi Phi, the beach is nestled in a small bay and surrounded by tall limestone cliffs. Maya Bay can only be visited for the day and by boat as there are no accommodations there.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bec-T0OHj-Z/?tagged=mayabaybeach - Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin
Popular for locals as well as for international tourists. It is a great beach for families with small children. - Kata Beach, Phuket
Just a couple of miles away from Patong Beach, is this quieter and relaxed beach in Southern Phuket. Beautiful palm trees, transparent water and a nice scenery can be found there. Kata Beach is also a great spot for surfing during low season. - Lamai Beach, Samui
Although Koh Samui’s beaches can be packed, this beach is the perfect balance for tourists who wants a beautiful scenery, good swimming and some other fun things to do. - Sairee Beach, Koh Tao
Koh Tao has more to offer than just a place to stay and eat. This white sandy beach with beautiful views and inexpensive accommodations and restaurants, is the perfect location for people who wants to chill out.
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]]>Being invented by the French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, of the Dominique Ansel’s bakery in New York, the Cronut has first been through ten different recipes during two months until getting to the perfect result.
A Cronut comes in a round-shape, fried, and with a creamy interior of a doughnut and the delicate layers of a croissant. They are made with a special Cronut dough, similar to the croissant dough but with a few main differences.
How do we get to the perfect Cronut?
Once they are shaped, they get deep-fried in hot oil, then filled with lots of cream, rolled in sugar and finally glazed.
Cronuts are meant to be eaten immediately and the maximum of cronuts one person can buy in this bakery, is 6. It fits perfectly their golden box. One Cronut will cost you $5 and the flavours may change every month.
Crazier than the Cronut itself, is the line outside of the bakery on a (very) early morning. If you want to have one for breakfast, make sure to put your alarm at 5am.
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]]>Being a beautiful green island, Zakynthos, or also known as Zante in Italian, has been called the ‘Flower of the East’ by the Venetians as there are over 7000 species of flowers on the island. The island is full of lemon, apricot and peach trees.
There are plenty of stuff to visit in the city of Zakynthos as well as a large cultural community. Many cultural events are happening throughout the year. It has interesting museums and a Venetian castle on top of the hill above.
This island is mainly famous for its two beaches; Navagio Beach and Shipwreck Beach, with its white sand and turquoise water. In the summer, due to the clean water and the soft sand, the beaches become breeding places for the sea-turtles. Impressive and beautiful to see.
Apart form swimming and enjoying the beach, do not miss a drive in the city of the island, with the traditional villages and interesting monasteries. Have some local Greek dishes in the restaurants and enjoy your time to the fullest. Holidays in Zakynthos can be combined with other Greek islands. Always worth the check.
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]]>Out of these 191 countries, 10 of them are very popular and are the most desirable Airbnb’s according to the guests. Let’s have a closer look at the 10:
1. Ubatuba, Brazil – House with a View in Praia do Felix
House made of wood and glass with breathtaking views. Four bedrooms and 300 meters from the beach. It can’t get any better.
2. Luganville, Vanuatu – Malvanua Island Beach House
A two-bedroom beach house with a white sandy beach and a clear deep blue water right in the front.
3. Balete, Philippines – Treehouse by Taal Lake
A solar-powered treehouse overlooking a lake, a volcano island and the beautiful sunsets of Philippines. I don’t think it’s necessary to add anything more.
4. Maroe, French Polynesia – Motu House
The house is cute and charming, but the views steals the show! Did you ever dream of enjoying the water view from your sofa? Then this is where your dreams turn into reality.
5. Maun, Botswana – Otto House
This house is a solar-powered, rammed earth house that sits on the banks of the Thamalakane River. This house is the winner of the Afrisam 2016 Architectual Award for Natural Building.
6. Nairobi, Kenya – The Brandy Bus
Yes, you read it correctly, bus. This is a fabulous bus conversion, tucked away in a beautiful serene location, surrounded by gardens and a tennis court.
7. Cumbria, UK – Victorian Castle
A 15-bedroom family castle with turrets, secret passages, beautiful gardens and botanic windows. Accommodation is flexible. You could also rent one bedroom.
8. Atlanta, USA – Secluded Intown Treehouse
The real urban jungle treehouse. A three-bedroom romantic house, secluded in the trees, a few minutes from downtown Atlanta.
9. Marrakech, Morocco – Charming Riad with Patio and Pool
A beautiful renovated riad, offers a large suite and two bedrooms, each one with its own bathroom and a nice pool in the patio.
10. Barcelona, Spain – Modernist Luxury in the Best Location
Located in the heart of Barcelona, this place is so stunning, you won’t want to leave the house. It is surrounded by a great selections of bars and restaurants.
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]]>Forget the busses, trains or rental cars and live the real adventure on Italian wheels. The Vespa Trip brings you to one of these three beautiful regions in Italy; Tuscany, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. But the Vespa Trip is not only about the destination, it is about the journey.
Solo-Adventurer or in a Group:
You can experience the Vespa Trip all on your own with a roadblock and GPS or you can follow the Vespa Trip Guide and experience it together with other Vespa-trippers.
Accommodation:
Accommodation is included and arranged for you. It is usually a 3 or 4-stars hotel with an occasional pool. Once you have chosen your destination, the hotels will be mentioned on the specific page of that destination.
Food:
A daily breakfast is included. Regarding dinner, the Vespa Trip organisers recommend you the best Italian restaurants. You can opt for this one and have dinner with other Vespa-trippers or pick your own place to have dinner. It’s totally up to you.
Carrying your Luggage on the Vespa?
Of course not. Your luggages are being transported from one hotel to the other in the Vespa van.
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]]>The significance of this holiday dates back form the celebration of the coming of a new year – a time of new beginnings, a period of rebirth and the blossoming and awakening of nature.
In the UK, representatives of different organizations and societies have combined their efforts to carry this tradition onwards. The success of this tradition grew every year, with more than 2000 attendees in 2015. Today, the CASF (Central Asian Spring Festival) is widely regarded in London.
The festival is represented by 9 cultures with representatives participating from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomy.
This year will be the 7th anniversary of the festival and it will be held on Sunday, 25th of March 2018.
On the day of the event, there will be various performances, fun cultural activities and a cultural exhibition. The admission is free of charge and food will be sold on site. A variety of exotic dishes of the Central Asian culture, cooked by an Uzbek cook on the spot, will also be available for the guests.
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]]>Having a Kurtosh is on the tourists ‘to-do list in Hungary’ , followed by uploading a picture of them holding it in front of a known monument or building. Kurtosh have become a big trend on the social media, but not only there. In real life, it has become something very popular and today you can find it with different flavors and fillings.
Kurtosh is made from sweet, yeast dough, of which a strip is spun, wrapped around a con-shaped baking spit, and then rolled in granulated sugar. It is brushed with melted butter while still baking. During the baking process as well, the sugar stuck on the Kurtosh turns into caramel and forms a shiny, crispy crust. The cake can then be topped with additional ingredients such as cinnamon or grounded walnuts.
Passing in front of a bakery that makes these delicious Kurtosh, can drive you crazy. These incredible smells are impossible to explain. We’ll guess you will have to fly all the way to Hungary to experience this smell and this delicious taste. But wait, don’t forget to take a picture of it and upload it on your Instagram feed.
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