Belgium is known, on the cultural identity subject, to be a very divided country. For those who don’t know, the country is essentially virtually split in half, with the northern half being predominantly Flemish and Dutch-speaking, while the southern half is mainly Walloon and French-speaking. Flanders and Wallonia, besides being home to two different sets [...]

Villa Nova de Gaia, although a separate town from Porto proper, is home to all the major Port cellars in Portugal. Ricardo already described a morning touring the Croft cellars, so this is a sort of continuation of where we suggest you have lunch afterwards – Bogani Café.
The restaurant is located downhill from the wine cellars, [...]

I know the title offers a bold statement, but it’s true.
Back when I first got to Ghent, I only knew a few things about Belgian cuisine – mussels, fries, chocolate, beer, and…waffles. Almost a year and a half later, I don’t know much else, actually. But what else do you need, really? A delicious and [...]

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Colette Cavanagh
Beirut, Lebanon

When I’m not in class or at the apartment, I’m usually at cafés here in Beirut, studying and working. Cousin Stephen introduced me to this great place, right around the corner from the apartment called Café Younes, and it’s quickly becoming my regular spot.
The coffee is delicious and an iced latte [...]