More than turquoise waters and tiny palm-covered isles, this land is home to people who have lived for generations on some of the smallest inhabited islands in the world. – Edwin Bernard Schmidt You’re standing in a place unconquered by European settlers. To the north are the nation’s cities. South is a lawless, roadless and … More Where are you now?
Give my people plenty of beer, good beer, and cheap beer, and you will have no revolution among them. – Queen Victoria During our three-month stay in Liverpool, Robie and I never realized our favorite pub was owned by a major corporation. After two weeks in Aberdeen, we couldn’t help noticing how every pub seemed … More The truth about British pubs
Tapas is a celebration of life. – Jose Andrés To many, Granada is the epicenter of Spain’s tapas culture. After all, who doesn’t love a city devoted to serving free snacks with every beer or glass of wine. Others point to San Sebastian’s maze of medieval streets lined with bars selling pintxos, the Basque word … More La Laurel, a unique tapas experience
How does one measure the success of a museum? – J. Paul Getty Robie and I are always inspired by the amazing places we visit on our travels. For decades we’ve explored the museums that make a place unique – historic sites in Japan, art galleries in Europe and archaeological wonders in Egypt. But what … More Top 10: International Museums
It’s an efficient delivery vehicle for ground meat, cheese and onions. – Anthony Bourdain on Turkish pide In the bustling historic center of Istanbul, there’s no shortage of places to eat. Anchored by the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet’s streets aren’t just filled with tourists. They’re lined with cafés, fish … More 14 Sultanahmet restaurants worth visiting (plus more elsewhere in Istanbul)
The problem many people have with Italian food is they over complicate it. Italian food is extremely simple. – Gino D’Acampo After six weeks in Syracuse, Robie and I moved across the island to continue our Sicilian food tour in Palermo. Once again, our hunt for the city’s best dishes started with cannoli. Cannoli After … More Savoring Sicilian Flavors: A Culinary Journey of Palermo
There is a history to Italian food that goes back thousands of years. – Lidia Bastianich When Robie and I decided to spend spring in Sicily, we were excited to experience the fresh food and multicultural cuisine of the island. Sicilian food is humble, packed with flavor and made using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create … More Savoring Sicilian Flavors: A Culinary Journey of Syracuse
An Englishman thinks a hundred miles is a long way; an American thinks a hundred years is a long time. – Diana Gabaldon In preparation for the busy summer travel season, we’ve seen a lot of articles listing things Europeans find odd when visiting the U.S. Here, Reid & Robie flip the tables and let … More 11 Things Americans find weird about Europe
During its 500 years, officials forbade the public from entering. – Mier W. Wang You’re standing inside one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions. Designed on a strictly symmetrical north-south axis, construction for the massive 178-acre site employed more than a million laborers and took 15 years to complete. A former royal residence, this … More Where are you now?
Travel is the best way to be lost and found at the same time. – Brenna Smith After half an hour on the rails, Willie Dare, perpetual alien without home or country, found himself sitting on a train going nowhere. The prolonged stop at some tiny, unnamed station in Italy’s Puglia region forced the conductor … More Willie Dare lost on planet Earth
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