Exploring the Wonders of Mercado Central – Valencia’s Vibrant Market Posted on February 27, 2024July 12, 2024 By Travelworldwide This morning, we took the bus from our hotel near the City of Arts and Culture into town. The number 35 bus got us to Plaza de Ayuntamento in under 15 minutes. While you can pay on the bus, it’s cheaper to buy a 10-journey card from any Tabac shop. Our first stop was the Mercado Central, where we explored in search of picnic supplies. The market is spacious and filled with all kinds of fresh food. There were stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, dried sausages, jamon, and local cheeses. On the far side of the market, we found the fish stalls, displaying langoustine and shellfish on beds of ice. The Spanish really love their seafood. We bought some small, sweet green olives, miniature pimentos, and artichokes stuffed with soft cheese. From the bakery stall, we picked up almond macaroons, chocolate croissants, empanadas (chicken and meat pastries), and some plump red strawberries. We then found a little Tapas bar to rest. The children tried some tortilla de patatas (omelette slices with onions and potatoes) and jamon and tomato open sandwiches, which were toasted so that the jamon melted into the bread. Later, we enjoyed our picnic in the Plaza de la Virgin. The children entertained themselves by imitating street performers, juggling with plastic Perrier bottles until they fell and cracked on the ground. Blog
Blog THE KINGS HEAD INN AT BLEDINGTON – A DELIGHTFUL COTSWOLDS COUNTRY RETREAT Posted on July 1, 2024July 12, 2024 I recently stayed at the Kings Head Inn in Bledington, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds. The inn is set on a charming village green with trickling streams and small wooden bridges, creating a quintessentially English scene, complete with a Union Jack flag flying above. I had read… Read More
Blog A Journey Through Messina and Taormina – Day 5 on My MSC Mediterranean Voyage Posted on April 16, 2024July 12, 2024 On the fifth day of our Mediterranean cruise with MSC Cruises, we arrived in Messina, Sicily, and took a trip to the charming town of Taormina, famous for its Greek theatre. Taormina is about a 45-minute drive from the cruise port and offers a great view of Mount Etna, Europe’s… Read More
Blog Winter Activities in Copenhagen: Embrace the Cozy Danish Hygge Posted on June 3, 2024July 12, 2024 Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about Hygge, the Danish concept of enjoying cozy, feel-good moments. Imagine being snuggled up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine or catching up with friends in a candle-lit café. If you’re planning a winter trip to Copenhagen, you’ll find plenty… Read More