A year later give or take and it was about damn time for that delectable soup a l’ognion at Chez Fernand! I’d been dreaming of this day! A few minutes walk from the new BubbleBliss for our apero, we much preferred an old standard loved by many to an IG hyped spot. But, we were…
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Mio Basque Urban Food- Bilbao
On my actual birthday, we were flying back through Bilbao so after ditching the rental we headed into the city for a few hours of museums, shopping, and one final, indulgent lunch to keep us fueled through the day including a very lackluster airport lounge. Aftera quick Google recon, we landed a Mio Basque Urban…
Gandarias- San Sebastian
Out to share a giant steak on our last night, we headed to a resto that seemed busy, but turns out it was winding down from VERY late lunches. Oh la la. So Spanish! Lucky for us, we stumbled into Gandarias across the street for a nibble. Thinking we would just have a plate and…
Restaurant Kokotxa- San Sebastian
With one Michelin star, we embarked on my 42nd birthday for what undoubtedly will be the best year yet! We arrived ten minutes ahead of our 20:30 seating to be sharply told the restaurant opens sharply at 20:30. Right. A glass of wine around the corner we must. When we finally were seated, the restaurant…
Catalonia Donosti Hotel- San Sebastian
The Gentleman whisked me away for a surprise birthday weekend for the second year in a row. Feeling like the luckiest girl in the world, the destination remained secret even until we landed! (Think standing backwards at the gate with earphones on blast!) I only found out when we landed next to a giant Bilbao…
Fermin Cableton- San Sebastian
The first night in San Sebastian brought exciting pinchos bars at every turn. Honestly, there were just too many to choose from and we started selecting based on if the crowds seemed like they were around our age- not parental generation or twenty something debauchery. So, we landed at Fermin Cableton which was absolutely packed…
Hyatt Place The Circle- Zurich
One very snowy day in Zurich, the first of the season perhaps, we were lucky enough to check-in to the Hyatt Place located in Zurich’s ‘The Circle.’ While I thought my partner had booked the Hyatt proper, we were both surprised to end up here, but it seemed warm and friendly enough. We also learned,…
Apex City Quay- Hotel & Spa- Dundee
Well-situated to the Dundee waterfront is the Apex City Hotel & Spa. Perfect with adjacent parking, it makes for a good base for exploring the city. You’re greeted in the lobby by a fun crew… Our standard room was comfortable with a view of the waterway across the street. The bath was reminiscent of the…
The Selkie- Dundee
A quick trip to Dundee warranted a warm lunch to stave off the absolutely frigid temperatures. On a solo afternoon I opted for top-rated, “The Selkie, “ to discover whatever Scottish tapas were. A prix-set lunch brought a choice of two tapas and some very hearty bread to keep you warm. For the small plates…