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Homemade Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern food that is made from chickpeas mixed with herbs and spices, and shaped into balls. It is typically deep-fried and served in a pita bread with salad and various sauces, such as tahini or hummus. Today, it is enjoyed by people of many different cultures and is often served as a healthy and filling vegetarian meal. Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas (not canned) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon baking powder 4-6 tablespoons all-purpose
Tabbouleh salad
Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a Middle Eastern salad that is typically made with bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, and lemon juice. It is a healthy and flavorful dish that is a staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. This salad it’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur wheat 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and black pepper Cooking: Rinse the bulgur wheat in
Luxembourg – Where History and Culture Meet
Luxembourg is a small country in Europe that is full of history and culture. Here are some highlights to include in your Luxembourg travel itinerary: 1. The Old Town of Luxembourg City The old town of Luxembourg City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for good reason. This charming area is filled with narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and historic architecture. 2. Vianden Castle Vianden Castle is located in the town of Vianden and dates back to the 10th century. The castle has been beautifully restored and features a museum, a chapel, and incredible views of the surrounding countryside.
A Tour Through The French Riviera: The Most Beautiful Towns on The Côte d’Azur
I propose to travel to one of the most popular coastal regions not only in France but in the entire Mediterranean. The Côte d’Azur is a summer destination full of amazing places: charming villages, paradisiacal beaches and emblematic cities. But above all, the Côte d’Azur is a luxury and glamorous vacation destination that is also known as the French Riviera. If you plan to travel to the Côte d’Azur, the first thing you have to do is to be clear about the places you want to visit. You can take different routes on the French Riviera to get to know the most popular places or go completely into one of the most beautiful regions of France. These are the most beautiful towns and cities on the Côte d’Azur: Nice We start with the capital of the Côte d’Azur and one of the most touristic cities in all of France. Nice is a very complete city that offers many tourist attractions to visit. I spent two full days and it was enough to me. From Nice I went to all the other places. Today Nice is the fifth city in France with more than 340,000 inhabitants and some 900,000 in its conurbation. A tourist center, but also an industrial center and an administrative center, the thriving city tries and manages, more and more, to rival Marseille. The city of Nice, on the Côte d’Azur, offers a magnificent mix of old-fashioned luxury, artistic charm and Mediterranean beaches. Also known as Nissa la bella (Nice The Pretty), this coastal enclave enjoys a pleasant and warm climate throughout the year, ideal for people who enjoy activities on the beach and tourist attractions. Your visit can start at Plaza Massena, one of the most emblematic points of the city, continuing with the Paseo Marítimo. We
What To Do In 3 Days In Lisbon?
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, but beyond that it is one of the most exciting, vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. In recent years, Lisbon has become one of the most popular destinations in Portugal, along with Porto and the Algarve area. No wonder: Lisbon has a rich cultural, artistic and gastronomic heritage. The capital of Portugal is one of the oldest capitals in Europe and was founded by the Phoenicians. For more than 400 years Lisbon was an Arab city, and the remains of this culture can easily be seen in the Alfama or in the Mouraria neighborhood. In 1755 Lisbon suffered a serious earthquake that marked a turning point in the development of the city as it was almost completely destroyed and a third of the population died. Not for nothing, more and more people decide to include this city in their visit to Portugal or on a trip to Europe. Below we prepare an itinerary with the best things to do in Lisbon in 3 days. What to do in Lisbon – Day 1 We will start with Alfama, one of the most colorful and picturesque quartiers in the city: an Arab castle, beautiful cobbled alleys, wonderful viewpoints, colorful houses, red tile roofs…. I recommend that you walk up, although the streets are a bit steep, it is very worth it because you will run into different surprises along the way. Right there is the Lisbon Cathedral, the oldest building in the city. Since the beginning of its works in the middle of the 12th century, there have been many earthquakes that it has withstood with greater or lesser success. You can also visit the Castle of São Jorge, which has undergone countless renovations and reconstructions, and was first built in the mid-11th century, when Lisbon
Berlin: Following The Traces Of World War II
Berlin was one of the most important cities in one of the darkest episodes in human history, the World War II. Perhaps this is the reason why Berliners do not want to forget what happened, and the footprint remains in many buildings, where the impacts of bullets and other projectiles can still be seen. In Berlin, at every step, the black mark left in history by the Nazi regime is remembered. A city that does not allow itself to be forgotten and that, for this, takes advantage of each monument, each building and each document that has been left standing to remember everything that happened. Let´s discover some of the places that were part of the scene of the crudest events in this history, they are all worth it. Seeing so closely, even feeling and knowing that in the same place where you are people died or lived the terror of war can be hard, but it is also of a big lesson. A trip to Berlin invites us to reflect on this disastrous and regrettable event. Travelling is also good for this: to reflect, observe and learn. Underground Berlin To the north of the city, next to the Humboldthain Park, is the entrance to the underground Berlin. The guides are very nice and have a great knowledge of what is down there, as well as what happened. Although Hitler initially ensured that the German Luftwaffe would not let any other country bomb German cities, when German decline began in World War II, he began building bunkers in major cities, especially Berlin. During the Underwelten Museum tours, a guide escorts visitors through the bowels of one of the more than 3,000 bunkers that were built in the German capital. Going underground, you will be able to know how the bunkers
Itinerary and Tips for 3 Days in Dublin
There are dozens of interesting things to see in Dublin in 3 days. The Irish capital is a charming city which everyone loves. Small, cozy, open to all kinds of people of all ages and backgrounds. A city with the soul of a pub and live music, with rainy afternoons to which it puts a good face and sunny days to which it indulges unconditionally. An old and mischievous city, awake and sly, that loves itself, but also knows how to laugh at itself. This is Dublin, you have to love it as it is. Itinerary for 3 Days in Dublin One of the advantages of the compact size of the city is that on a 3-day trip to Dublin you can get under its skin and get to know it in some depth.First of all, we are in the city of pubs and beer, I invite you to stop at one of the most emblematic bars in the world and have a pint to realize that we are finally in Ireland: the Temple Bar. Now yes, you can fully immerse yourself in the tour of the city. Day 1 in Dublin We are going to start our itinerary by visiting the interior of Kilmainham Gaol prison, one of the most essential places to visit in Dublin. This is a must-see because within its cold and bare walls the Ireland we know now was created, an Ireland that had to pay a high price to achieve its independence. Probably no other building is more relevant to Dublin’s memory than Kilmainham Gaol Prison. Some of the most important leaders of the revolution and the struggle for the country’s independence were locked in it. When you visit it, you can experience very strange sensations, get into the shoes of these revolutionaries and
Travel Guide: Top 7 Things To Do In Copenhagen
This list of the 7 best places to see in Copenhagen will help you not miss a thing while visiting some of the most beautiful and surprising cities in Europe. The Danish capital, with one of the highest standards of living and well-being in the world, is a beautiful city with canals and streets surrounded by beautiful buildings of different colors, relaxing parks, castles and fairytale palaces, viewpoints with fantastic panoramic views and an impressive amusement park. These are the 7 must-sees in Copenhagen: 1. Nyhavn Nyhavn (New Port) is a 17th century canal, famous for its colorful houses and lively atmosphere, full of bars and restaurants. Number 9 is the oldest house on the canal, it dates from 1681 and its main façade has been preserved intact since its construction. Houses numbers 18, 20 and 67 also deserve special attention, as Danish author Hans Christian Andersen spent some years living and writing here. Stories like The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea or The Ugly Duckling will surely sound familiar to you. I recommend exploring Nyhavn by day and by night, when the atmosphere on the terraces of the cafes and restaurants is incredible. 2. Free City of Christiania Christiania – the name is after King Christian IV – gives life to an experimental and alternative society that took military land in 1971, and today it resists in one of the most expensive places in Copenhagen. There are 34 hectares that, according to its inhabitants, are considered outside the European Union. Upon entering it reads: “Christiania” and upon leaving “You are entering the European Union”. For many Chrisitiania is a country. The place has its flag – red with three yellow dots in the center for the three i’s in the name – and cars, hard drugs, or
Things To Do In Valparaiso, Chile—The Jewel Of The Pacific
From ascending steep hills and admiring street art to visiting museums and going on a food trip, there are plenty of things to do in Valparaiso. Established as a port in 1542, Valparaiso attracts visitors from all over the world. Located roughly a 1.5-hour drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, Valparaiso offers plenty of things to see and do. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with art, history, and culture. With its colorful architecture, it’s a visual feast. On top of that, it’s a foodie haven as well, where you can treat yourself to the best of Chilean cuisine. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular things to do in Valparaiso, Chile. Ride The Funiculars Valparaiso sits on many steep hillsides, and going up is a great way to explore the city. To do so, you can ride one of the historic funiculars. Known as “ascensores,” these boxy elevator-like cable cars bring passengers up and down Valparaiso’s hills. There used to be dozens of funiculars, but nowadays there are fewer than ten. The good news is that efforts are underway by groups like the World Monuments Fund to preserve this historic mode of transportation. Ride the El Peral funicular and you’ll reach Paseo Yugoslavo. This one of the oldest streets in Valparaiso; it dates back to the mid-1800s. It’s here where you’ll find the Baburizza Palace, a private residence housing the Museum of Fine Arts. Cafes and restaurants line the street, so refreshment is always close by. Visit A Museum In Valparaiso Absorbing the city’s culture is one of the top things to do in Valparaiso, and one great way to do that is to visit La Sebastiana Museum House. Inaugurated in 1961, it enjoys renown for being the abode of the Chilean poet Pablo
7 Must-See and Best Things To Do In Barcelona
Before heading to the must-see in Barcelona, let´s have a quick overview of its history. Following its magnificent transformation and opening to the Mediterranean Sea at the 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona has become one of the most visited cities in Europe and the world. In addition to being an ideal city to live in, since you can enjoy the beach, the mountains and a very comfortable climate, it is also one of the favorite cities for tourists from all over the world. One of its main attractions, apart from its extensive offer of cultural activities and leisure, are the impressive architectural jewels of modernism such as La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and Casa Batlló, built by the prominent architect Antonio Gaudí. In addition to visiting all these buildings, it is also worth getting lost in other must-see in Barcelona as its most emblematic neighborhoods such as Gothic, Barceloneta, Born or the bohemian Gracia and ending the routes at one of its spectacular viewpoints.Barcelona is a big but super communicated city. It has a great public transport system, which is also not as expensive as in other cities. Basically, we can enjoy a sunrise in the hills and in a matter of a few minutes be bathing in the sea or having a wonderful meal at the beautiful Mercat de la Boquería. These are the 7 must-see in Barcelona: 1. Sagrada Familia The first must-see in Barcelona is visiting the Sagrada Familia, the unfinished masterpiece of the brilliant architect Gaudí, is probably the first thing you need to do in Barcelona. Antonio Gaudí, the greatest exponent of Catalan modernism, began the construction of this fabulous church in 1883, leaving all the plans at his death in 1926 so that future architects could complete the work. Both inside and out, the Sagrada
Key West: The City Of Ernest Hemingway
Located in the south of the state of Florida, in Key West the American author went through one of his most prolific periods: he finished his novel Farewell to Arms and wrote several of his best short stories. And his love for cats also began. It happened by accident: when Ernest Hemingway arrived in Key West from Paris, via Havana, on April 7, 1928, he and the very pregnant Pauline Hemingway were not planning to stay on the island for more than two days. But as his friend and writer John Dos Passos had warned him, Key West was a little paradise. Something that eventually enchanted both Hemingway and Pauline, since life in remote Key West was like being in a foreign country but at the same time in the United States. Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams bear many parallels: they were both brilliant American-born writers; they were both passionate travelers who were interested in cultures other than American and, in addition, both settled in Key West, the last of the Florida Keys. When two characters of such relevance and so much journey choose the same region as their place of residence, there must be a special reason. Few destinations offer so much in so few kilometers. A plan that includes sports, leisure and night outings, but also invites you to calmly enjoy the good weather and the Key West landscape. Arriving in Key West is a real treat for the senses. Its architecture, with a historic center built between 1820 and 1830, transports us to a typical town in the southern United States. Its name originates from the large number of human bones found there by the first settlers. This small tropical island has been throughout history the refuge of pirates, fishermen and treasure hunters. For Ernest Hemingway and
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