Eating in Japan: Tsukiji Market and Toyosu Fish Market

The food scene in Tokyo is vibrant and varied. A place to taste some of the best dishes and freshest ingredients is the Tsukiji Market ( (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) in Tokyo. In this market, I…

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A harvest adventure at Prosecco DOC area, Italy

Another dream came true this year: I finally made it to the vineyards on harvesting month in Europe. This dream has allured me for a few years. What a fantastic harvest adventure at Prosecco DOC…

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My trip in and around St- Jean de Luz, Pays Basque, France

Many moons ago I visited St-Jean de Luz in the French Pays Basque for the afternoon as I was attending a wedding in nearby Pau. I loved the atmosphere of the place, and I always…

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Spending a day at Bayonne in Pays Basque, France

After a couple of days basking in Biarritz’s beauty, I moved on to nearby Bayonne and then to St-Jean de Luz, stopping at small beaches and villages along the way. It’s a beautiful trip that…

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A short break in Biarritz, Pays Basque, France

Looking to recharge your batteries near the mountains and the sea at the same time? A short break in Pays Basque in France might be just the answer. There’s nothing like a few days abroad…

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