We slept well after so much travel and so much food, in fact we slept too well and missed the vegan breakfast at Cafe Forty One. Luckily, their lunch menu is available from midday and so we were able to enjoy more plant based delights before checking out including ‘English Heritage Tomato’. This dish featured juicy and sweet tomatoes, a cashew cheese which was strong, punchy and full of herbs, served on a crispy crostini and dressed with micro basil, basil oil and rasberry vinegar. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London
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Wisconsin man retraces father’s WWII footsteps in Europe
The next day, 22-year-old Merle and his men, many only in their teens, dug in around the summit of Hill 314 at Mortain, France, as the 2nd SS Panzer Division attacked their coveted position. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin man retraces father’s WWII footsteps in Europe
5 reasons why it’s time to visit the Azores
The Azores are easy to get to and quite well connected considering they are pretty remote by other standards. There are direct flights from the east and west coasts of North America, as well as several European cities. From North America, they are an easy stopover en route to or from mainland Portugal, and from mainland Portugal, it’s a quick jaunt to extend your trip for a bit. Despite this, they feel a world apart. Technically, you’re in Portugal, but it really doesn’t seem like it. In fact, Azoreans self-describe themselves as Azorean before saying they are Portuguese (if they ever do). … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why it’s time to visit the Azores
Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
The Latest: Footage shows apparent shooting in Germany
A police tweet Wednesday gave no information on the nature of their deployment in the city but said that initial information is that "people were killed." They didn't give a number. They also urged people to stay at home. … [Read more...] about The Latest: Footage shows apparent shooting in Germany
