Top 10 Things to Do in Rome at Christmas + A Magazine Feature

November 3, 2014 By Andrea

The holidays in Rome are always a magical time. After all, Rome is where the celebration of Christmas originated. If you’re planning a trip to Rome in December, be sure to check out my list in the Insiders Abroad E-Magazine for the top 10 things to do in Rome at Christmas to get you in the holiday spirit.

To check out the top 10 things to do in Rome at Christmas, jump to page 16. I also shared a few packing tips for things to pack (or leave at home) when visiting Rome, and you can find those on page 5. Just click on the magazine cover below.

5 Ghent Specialties You Must Try in Ghent, Belgium

October 28, 2014 By Andrea

When many people think of Belgian food, waffles, chocolate, fries and beer usually come to mind. And though you can find all of these throughout Belgium (and though they are really, really good), when visiting Ghent you shouldn’t miss out on trying some of Ghent’s specialties.

Here are 5 Ghent specialties you should try on your visit to Ghent, Belgium.

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Where to Find the Best Pain Au Chocolat in Paris

October 22, 2014 By Andrea

I am a self-proclaimed chocoholic. It’s true, chocolate is my drug of choice. I (think) I need a daily dose of it to cure my sweet tooth and fuel my endorphines. If there is anything with chocolate on the menu, it’s a safe bet to assume that’s what I’ll be ordering. (How can you go wrong with chocolate, right?)

Needless to say, when it comes to croissants and breakfast pastries, I have a serious weakness for pain au chocolat. In case you’re not familiar, pain au chocolat is a French pastry made from a yeast-leavened dough (very similar to croissants) and contain one or two pieces of chocolate in the centre. When freshly made and still warm from the oven, they are heavenly.

During my time in Paris, I ate more than my fair share of pain au chocolat. Some were good, some could have been better, and some were so good they kept me coming back for more.

Here are my top 5 boulangeries where you can find the best pain au chocolat in Paris.

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Street Food Festival in Prague

October 14, 2014 By Andrea

This past Sunday, Prague held its 3rd edition of the Street Food Festival. It was held at Vystaviste Trade Grounds, right next to the lovely Stromovka park. It was a really fun event to attend. It was great to be among so many locals, try the different foods from so many local food vendors, and get a taste of the Czech culture (both literally and figuratively).

Scroll down for a taste of the Street Food Festival in Prague.

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Kouter Flower Market in Gent, Belgium

October 7, 2014 By Andrea

If you find yourself in Gent during the weekend, be sure to head over to Kouter square on Sunday morning to catch the weekly flower market. Join the locals and stroll around the square between the colorful flowers. Grab a coffee to go from the coffee stand and enjoy listening to the brass band play while you admire the flowers.

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