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The Pleasure of Cooking Anywhere in the World

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Budapester, Food and Drink in Budapest, Only-Be

This post is aimed at travelers and not simply tourists. I have always liked more the word “traveler” better than “tourist.” In any case, it’s clear that finding accommodations with a kitchen is a better way to feel more integrated. It forces you to go grocery shopping and bump into people in the midst of their usual routines. Staying in accommodations with a kitchen has many advantages and to demonstrate these we’ll take Budapest, Hungary, as an example. Apartment Primula in Budapest It is becoming increasingly common to experience new cities away from the hotels full of tourists. Renting an apartment is a great option for just about anyone. It´s fast, easy and reliable. And the biggest advantage is undoubtedly having a kitchen at your disposal. Enjoying good food, with recipes from your home or local ones, is always a good plan. But cooking yourself is the best way to save money while traveling, since you don’t have to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And, of course, in touristy areas the food will likely be more expensive. Renting an apartment used to be more of an option for long trips, but now this has changed considerably and renting an apartment for a few days is both advisable and comfortable. Hungary and its capital Budapest are known for their delicious goulash, a dish which is really quite easy to cook and really quite tasty. If you think you’d like to try to make this stew with a very special Hungarian twist yourself, we’ll tell you how. Here are the ingredients : beef (1 and a half kilos, cut into... read more

The Perfect Gift Ideas for Travelers

Aleix G. William Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

Gift giving is no easy task, whether for a close relative or friend. Everyone wants to give something appropriate, useful or fun and to avoid what is often an inevitable result: disappointment. We all know what it’s like to open a gift and then have to lie about how much we like it when it would best be simply forgotten. Have you had bad luck with gifts? Personally, I’ve had rather bad luck this year. My gifts are pretty much a joke: a self-help book full of useless pretensions, a scarf that’s too itchy to wear, a shirt that’s way to large, a shirt that’s way too small, and a perfume that can be smelled some 50 meters away. It’s been a huge disappointment. If you´re like me and you like to travel, maybe you would like some of the same things I would have liked to receive. There is nothing better than a useful gift, a gift that you will use again and again. Here are a few things that you can keep in mind the next time you need to give someone a gift, whether a birthday or next year at Christmas. With these gifts you can’t go wrong. For good rest while traveling Have you ever heard of an ostrich pillow? Although it´s hard to explain exactly what it is, you can rest assured that this will not only be the most original gift you´ve ever given but also the most useful. An ostrich pillow is like a padded hood for your head but one that covers your entire head with a breathing hole for the... read more

Reise-Fettnäpfchen – How to Avoid Cultural Faux Pas

Mónica Boixeda Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

It is always important to know something about the culture of the country where you are traveling, not only out of respect for the locals but also to avoid embarrassment or creating bad feelings. In Western countries, cultural differences of this kind are typically small ones that shouldn’t worry you. But there are some things you should be aware of, so we’ve compiled some tips for what to do or not to do in a few different countries. Spain If you travel to Spain, you will likely enjoy a hearty meal since Spanish cuisine is among the best in the world. And, of course, after you’ve finished eating, comes a time to sleep. While stretching yours arms up while sitting at the table is normal in the majority of European countries, it can be viewed as rude in Spain. Now you know that you’ll have to stretch stealthily if you’re feeling tired. Morocco If Morocco is your next travel destination, there´s something you should know. Moroccans are very friendly people and will do anything to make you feel comfortable if you are their guest. This is why if you are offered something, such as a glass of tea, a meal or a small gift, it is very important that you accept. If you decline the invitation or offer, they might think their offer is not good enough for you and be offended. If you accept, you will make them happy because they believe that they will be rewarded for good deeds after death. The way they see it, accepting favors is not only good for you but for them... read more