The Husband walked in one day and asked me if I could take a few specific days off of work for a surprise. Luckily, my boss obliged and granted me the leave, so I could head to Ibiza (surprise!) for a last minute getaway. It was long over due to try out our new airport,…
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Is the P&O Ferry Lounge Worth the Fee?
Since our new airport, Hannover, offers far fewer flights to London than Geneva, we are now driving (ugh) to the UK to see the kiddies. We’d splashed out and taken the train which was easy with a plentiful lounge, although after reading recent reviews, we may have just gotten lucky. This trip, we opted to…
Dining at L’eclusier: A Culinary Stop in Gravelines
On our way to cross the channel, we found a crash pad in Gravelines and enjoyed a French dinner to break up the long journey. Situated, just a twenty minute walk from Petit-Fort-Philippe, a stone’s throw from Calais, a lovely meander will lead you to a simplistic looking house that is L’eclusier. A large terrace…
Your Ultimate Venice Travel Guide: Updated Recommendations
Since the last year or so has been a constant, wonderful ping pong to Venice, the travel guide is now updated with the best and brightest spots for your next trip. Bon voyage!
A Taste for Travel: Venice
Updated July 2026 TREATS TIPPLES TASTE REST VISIT
Discover Hannover’s History via ‘The Red Thread’
Learning our new city has been a fun adventure and making a point to do the touristy things when time permits, we recently toured the town via “The Red Thread,” a literal red line that meanders throughout 36 sites in the city center, taking inspiration from Boston’s Freedom Trail. The first stop is conveniently outside…
Unforgettable Tasting Menu at Hannover’s The Wild Duck
To ring in a special celebration, it seemed right to do so in our new city of Hannover. The Husband chose The Wild Duck for the occasion. Heralded in The Michelin Guide for its Vietnamese flair to German ingredients, I was excited to try some new flavors. We selected the tasting menu which included a…
Health Benefits of Pinsa: A Must-Try at Mia Trattoria
Recently I spent a week in Munich for a tradeshow and as always, I am excited to discover a new place, but this was a weird one for me. The hotel designated by work was in a rough area. Think ladies of the night buying cheap gold jewelry, or gambling, or hitting a kebab shop….
A Culinary Find: Wine and Fine Dining at Al Parco in Friuli
Bibendum strikes again with his excellent Michelin recommendations of local spots that are exceptionally well done, but without some of the fuss of a star. After reading about Al Parco and its sister, the Hotel Del Parco, we knew this could be a solid overnight visit for us and it more than delivered the delicious…
Hotel Del Parco, an Exceptional Stay in Buttrio
After a week at a trade show in Nurmberg and ahead of a long weekend in Venice, we needed a place to crash for a night with the only real requirements being it was between the two cities and offered a great meal. Hotel Del Parco in Buttrio did exactly that- and more! The somewhat…
Terrazza M22, the Best Pasta at Venice Lido
The views of Venice Lido are pretty unmatched- a peaceful swath of soft brown sand and usually tranquil sea. I always like to look across the Adriatic for Croatia, thinking I’m closer than I probably am, as it has yet to happen. Couple these idyllic views with some exceptionally delicious pasta and you will find…
Dining Delights at La Tavernetta in Venice Lido
Since we were celebrating two(!) 70th birthdays this trip, one late, the other early, I needed to find a truly delicious restaurant on Venice Lido. I landed on a reservation at La Tavernetta because literally everything on their menu looked wonderful. It’s a rather long walk from the main drag of Lido, maybe 25 minutes…