Tag: travel
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Sitting on the Dock of the River, Wasting Time in Sebastian, FL
We’ve found ourselves spending a lot of our time in the United States chilling out in Sebastian on the Treasure Coast of Florida. What can you do here? Go for a walk through a nature preserve, rent a kayak or a pontoon boat for a day of boating on the Indian River, or go on…
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Craft Spirits and Brews in Downtown Frederick
Each time we return to Frederick Maryland something new catches us by surprise. This time it was the sudden presence of three new craft distilleries within walking distance in the historic center of Frederick. Combined with the craft breweries that have also opened downtown in recent years, you can make a nice day of artisanal…
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District Wharf: DC’s New Waterfront Playground
Have you seen what’s going on along the Southwest waterfront of DC? We were in the Washington DC metro area visiting friends and had only a few hours to spend in downtown DC. We decided to use it to check out the brand sparkly new District Wharf on the Southwest waterfront. The last time we…
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Craft Beer and Fun in Xátiva Spain
A day trip to Xátiva last Spring convinced us that there was a lot more to this town than we could experience in one day. Importantly, our favorite Spanish craft beer brewer is located in Xátiva. We finally returned to take a tour of the La Socarrada Brewery. This time we were armed with friends…
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A Street of Tapas Bars in El Grao, Valencia
We’ve been on a seaside kick lately, developing an affection for the quiet streets and the funky, unpretentious neighborhood bars of Valencia’s Poblados Marítimos (Poblats Maritimos) district. The El Grao barrio (called El Grau in Valenciano) is part of the maritime district. It is a small barrio sitting next to Cabanyal and incorporating the sea port…
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Cava, Comida, y Canción: A Night at the Opera in Valencia
Cava, Comida, y Canción. Sparkling wine, food, and song. There’s just something about getting fancied up and going to the opera that makes for a special evening out. A night at the opera is a great way to indulge in the cultural scene of Valencia. The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía opera house…
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Anyora Bodega: It’s Offally Delicious!
Some restaurants just feel right as soon as you walk in the door. Anyora Bodega was like that for us. They welcomed us to sit at the long bar, where a dozen people can have a drink or order from the full menu. The comfortable and traditional decor made us feel like we had walked…
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Exploring Madrid’s Literary Quarter with Devour Madrid
Our first time in Madrid, we spent most of our time roaming the streets between the Atocha train station and the Puerta del Sol. We loved the pedestrian street Calle Huertas and the surrounding area bustling with bars, shops and nightlife. We didn’t know it then, but the area that we enjoyed so much…
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Our Gastronomic Highlights in Madrid, Spain
We ate well in Madrid last month. In addition to the usual tapas bars, we found some over-the-top pintxos and splurged on a Michelin-starred dinner. We even found two new spots to enjoy local and international craft beers. Read on to see the gastronomic highlights from our latest trip to Madrid. Warning: some of this…
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Drink. Eat. Repeat. A Proper Spanish Tapas Crawl in León, Spain
“Visit León” they said, “you’ll love it”. Our friends shared stories of streets filled with tapas bars and evenings spent strolling around eating for free. So we went. The city of León turned out to be the tapas crawling adult food playground that we had hoped it would be. The tradition of serving a free…
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