Travel is all about new and different experiences, and nothing does it better than food.
Join us on a smorgasbord of delights as we tour 5 hidden corners of well-known cities dotted around Europe.
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
If you’re feeling peckish while touring one of the lovely cities in Croatia, or perhaps sailing along the Dalmatian Coast, just look for a sign advertising burek. Most bakeries and food carts are laden with these delicious pies. Layers of fragrant thin filo pastry contain seasoned meat, potato and onions that are so delicious and easy to eat on-the-go.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN
Tapas is commonplace in Spain, often served to accompany an icy caña cerveza. Head to San Sebastian on the Atlantic coast and you’ll find perfect snack-size pintxos served on every side street. These tasty morsels of seafood, cheese or meat are marinated and grilled on skewers.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN
Tapas is commonplace in Spain, often served to accompany an icy caña cerveza. Head to San Sebastian on the Atlantic coast and you’ll find perfect snack-size pintxos served on every side street. These tasty morsels of seafood, cheese or meat are marinated and grilled on skewers.
BERLIN, GERMANY
Berliners have long enjoyed food-on-the-go, so street food is entrenched in this birthplace of currywurst. These are hot dogs topped with a curry flavored sauce – an acquired taste! You’ll find them served at snack shops (Imbiss) and petrol stations.
If you want to be even more adventurous, take your appetite down to the historic Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg for a foodie experience like no other. Beneath the high glass roof, dozens of market stalls do a brisk trade in freshly made pretzels and meaty bratwurst.
SICILY, ITALY
Sicilian food culture dates back for millennia, so you know everything will be outstanding in taste and quality. True Sicilian street food includes panelle (fried squares of dough made from chickpea flour).
Sin embargo, the true masterpiece of finger food is l’arancina. Following the centuries-old recipe, these tasty balls of saffron rice, minced meat and peas are deep-fried and surprisingly filling. You’ll find them on any street market away from the chic city centre. Check out the creamy cannolo y cassata, the queen of Sicilian pastries, and treat yourself to a bagful!
Wherever you are planning to travel to (with us!), don’t be afraid to sample the local cuisine. It’s a memorable and enriching experience – and street food is as surprising as it is unique to each destination.
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