Things to do in Budapest in February
There are lots of reasons not to travel to Europe in February. The main one, and this cannot be overstated, is that it’s cold, cold, cold. But hey, we’re glass half full kind of people, So what are the pros to visiting Budapest in winter? Experiencing the city without hordes of...
Unravelling Raval, Barcelona’s most colourful district
El Raval may be far from your radar when it comes to checking out the well-known hot spots of Barcelona, but skip it and you’ll miss out on experiencing one of Catalonia’s most unique districts. Saying adios to its once sketchy past, El Raval has emerged to become a vivacious...
How to spend a perfect Christmas vacation in Russia
Coming to Russia in winter may sound a bit scary. I’ll be honest with you; when I run our Moscow tours in winter, I usually check on my tourists every 15 to 30 minutes, asking whether it’s too cold and whether we should we go inside somewhere. Usually, only Canadians...
Must-try Mallorcan baked goods — and where to find them
The origin of Mallorcan pastry goes back to when the Christians conquered Mallorca in 1229. At that time the island was inhabited by Muslims, and when the Christians arrived, they forced the Arabs to convert to Christianity or be exiled. The same was then done with the Jews. To demonstrate...
Best street food in Bucharest: Mici by Terasa Obor
The annual #streetfood50 Awards recognise the top street food vendors around the globe, handpicked by Urban Adventures’ own local guides-in-the-know. Local vendor Adrien of Terasa Obor received top accolades from our Bucharest tour guides for the best street food in Bucharest in 2018, for his mici recipe. Obor Market has...
Best street food in Mallorca: Llonguet by Forn de la Gloria
The annual #streetfood50 Awards recognise the top street food vendors around the globe, handpicked by Urban Adventures’ own local guides-in-the-know. Local bakery Forn de la Gloria received top accolades from our Mallorca tour guides for the best street food in Mallorca in 2018, for their llonguet recipe. For the most...
Best street food in Gran Canaria: Woodies Kitchen
The annual #streetfood50 Awards recognise the top street food vendors around the globe, handpicked by Urban Adventures’ own local guides-in-the-know. Local vendors Woodie and Mateo of Woodies Kitchen received top accolades from our Gran Canaria tour guides for the best street food in Gran Canaria in 2018, for their pizzas....
Where to find the best street food in Thessaloniki
If you’re spending just a weekend in Thessaloniki and looking for some affordable yet worthwhile places to eat, we suggest focusing your appetite on street food. Indeed, this diverse and multicultural city knows by heart what good street food is. The rise of this gastronomical phenomenon has been steadily growing...
The ultimate guide to Czech cuisine
If you’re anything like me, then food is not only one of the highlights of travel, but also one of the joys of daily life. Growing up, where eating for my family was more of a pastime than a nutritional necessity, so it’s no wonder that food was often the highlight...
Obor Terrace is where you’ll find Bucharest’s best mici
It’s Saturday morning at the Obor farmers’ market and there’s a humming and buzzing of people coming and going with their shopping bags full of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. Most of the farmers are organised more or less according to their geographical area of Romania. The smoke you see...
