Posts Tagged ‘Fine dining’
Foodie Favourites: Osprey’s Guide to the Best European Foodie Capitals
If you’re planning a short break with unforgettable meals at the heart of it, Europe is packed with some real foodie gems. From pastry-lined boulevards to buzzing food markets and family-run trattorias, these destinations are perfect for travellers who explore through taste.
Paris – A Capital of Classic Cuisine
Paris is the gold standard of European food culture. Meals are more than sustenance, they’re a social ritual, often long, leisurely, and savoured with conversation. From buttery croissants at corner bakeries, to cosy bistros serving steak frites and world-class cheese boards, eating here feels like an experience every time.
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Amy’s Adventure in Belfast & Derry
I was lucky enough to be invited on a FAM trip hosted by Tourism Ireland and what an adventure it was!
Day 1:
I arrived at Belfast City Airport where I was met by a transfer to take me straight to the Titanic Museum. I wandered back into the past and learned about the industrial city in the late 19th Century, the lives lost during its construction and when the ship was fatally hit by the iceberg. It was a very moving experience, one I didn’t expect to feel quite so affected by, but when faced with the list of survivors compared to those lost, I would be surprised if anyone didn’t at least have a lump in their throat.
Afterwards, we headed up to the city of Derry/Londonderry to meet with the rest of the group and had a beautiful lunch at the Stitch & Weave restaurant, located in the newly renovated Ebrington Square. There are lots of exciting new things coming to this part of Derry which should continue to bring what was an old army barracks to life, whilst preserving it’s importance to Derry’s history.
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