A reflective Journal Notes post on my 2017 European café trail, from Angelina in Paris to Gerbeaud in Budapest, and why I planned each stop in advance.

A grand, historic stop at Café Gerbeaud Budapest for Dobos torte and coffee, chosen over the New York Café for its real old-world roots.

A classic Memory Lane stop at Demel Vienna for Anna Torte and coffee, with timeless pastry-house charm and a real taste of Vienna’s historic café culture.

A Memory Lane stop at Café Sacher in Salzburg after a walking tour. Quiet, grand, red-themed, and the perfect place for Sachertorte and Viennese coffee.

A throwback stop at the original Angelina on Rue de Rivoli for their famous hot chocolate and Mont Blanc dessert.

A day of wine tasting in Orahovac and Velika Hoča showed us just how good Kosovo’s wines are. From crisp whites to sweet reds, charcuterie boards and a shot of rakia, it was an unforgettable surprise.

Step inside Dar El Bacha, the 1910 palace once home to the Pasha of Marrakech, now a museum and the original Bacha Coffee café. From its carved cedar ceilings to the scent of freshly brewed Arabica, this is where elegance and history meet over a perfect cup.

Discover the best dishes we tried in Fez, from Moroccan mezze to couscous with seven vegetables and pastilla. Join us as we explore the flavours of Fez el-Bali.

At Bodegas Dios Baco in Jerez de la Frontera, I tasted sherry for the first time and learned how the centuries-old tradition still defines this city. From Fino to Pedro Ximénez, every glass told a story of Jerez itself.

Join us as we explore the dining options on P&O Iona. From specialty restaurants like Sindhu and The Keel & Cow to casual buffets, room service and quick bites, we share our first cruise food experience.

Hamburg’s food scene is a mix of comfort, charm, and celebration. We spent a day exploring the city’s best bites, from flaky morning pastries to Bavarian classics and Christmas market treats.

Luxembourg surprised us with its food scene—from hotel cakes to hot sausages and golden gromperekichelcher at the Christmas market. Here’s everything we ate in one delicious day exploring the city.

Discover what we ate in Copenhagen, from traditional Danish hotdogs (Rød Pølse) and butter chicken at Tivoli Gardens to pastries at Conditori La Glace, classic burgers at Gasoline Grill, and smørrebrød at Hviids Vinstue. Join us on a delicious culinary journey through the city’s flavors.

A food and drink journey through Northern Cyprus, from cosy cafés to lively pubs, featuring fresh lemonade, Basque cheesecake, kebabs, and more.

Discover what we ate in Nicosia’s south side, from cosy tavernas and family-run cafés to Lebanese restaurants, street shawarma and ice cream stops. A food guide full of mezze, grills, drinks and local flavours.

From market snacks in Marsaxlokk to cakes with a view in Mdina and a traditional lunch in Gozo, our week in Malta gave us plenty of foodie moments to remember. Here’s a taste of the best bites from our day trips.

Discover the best of Sliema through food. We tried traditional Maltese pastries, Neapolitan pizzas, Lebanese dishes and classic pub meals. Here’s our delicious culinary journey in Malta’s waterfront town.

Explore Valletta through its food and drink! From pastries at Caffe Cordina to craft cocktails at Kapitali, tuna ftira at Dolce Peccati, and Filipino flavors at Pinoy Street Food in Is-Suq tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market)—a foodie’s guide to the Maltese capital.

Two nights in Larnaca gave us just enough time to enjoy icy spritzes, traditional Cypriot dishes, and sweet treats by the sea. From tavern classics like tavas and kleftiko to fresh loukoumades and lemon sorbet on the promenade, here’s what we ate (and drank!) in this laid-back coastal city.

We spent one day and night in Salamanca exploring its golden streets and sampling the city’s best flavours. From a slice of traditional hornazo at Viandas to sweet convent cookies and a relaxed dinner in Plaza Mayor, Salamanca proved to be just as memorable for its food as for its history.