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It took me three years to write the most obvious post on this blog — about the best restaurants in Colombo. Not that I have been writing it for three years. But it occurred to me only now, three years…
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Breakfast the Italian way requires some mental preparation for a person who’s used to having omelettes, avocado toast, and pancakes in the morning. Before my first trip to Italy I was terrified: how can a person sustain on a single…
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You’ve probably heard a million times that Italian food is highly regional. What you should order in Rome is not the same as in Milan. And what is considered a must-try in Naples might be a poor choice in Venice….
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Italy, Italy, Italy, Italy, Itaaaaaaaalyyyyyy! These were my emotions upon stepping foot in Venice, the first Italian city I visited in my life. That was literally it. No words, just a huge smile on my face and a feeling of…
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Before I get into all the cool and fun things to do in Colombo, allow me to tell you about my first encounter with this city. Have I told this story before? I think I have. But here goes. I…
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How on Earth I never watched The Sound of Music prior to visiting Salzburg I cannot explain, but a fact is a fact. The American classic escaped me — save for memes of Julie Andrews dancing in the meadow with…
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If you are not Bavarian and haven’t done Oktoberfest since childhood on an annual basis, I suggest you take some time to plan your first visit to the largest beer festival in the world that attracts over seven million people…
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Technically, I moved to Germany three days before Oktoberfest, but that would make for an unnecessarily long and overall less cool title. Still, pretty good timing, especially considering that Oktoberfest has never been on my bucket list. First of all,…
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You’d think when choosing good mayonnaise one has to pay attention to ingredient list, consistency, and color, but for all I care good mayo has to have only one important characteristic and that is — be packed in a blue…
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Galle Fort is Sri Lanka’s sweetheart. I don’t know a person who wouldn’t like it. European vibe, narrow streets, cobblestone roads, a multitude of boutiques, art-galleries, and souvenir shops — what’s not to like! Above all, I love Galle Fort because…
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