Thessaloniki, formerly the Jerusalem of the Balkans
Thessaloniki, Greece is a city with a long history, which many nationalities have helped build over the centuries. The Greeks, the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Romans have all played major roles, but one group whose major contribution is at risk of being overlooked, because relatively few traces remain of its presence, is the Jews…
Eritrea : the Red Land country along the Red Sea!
Eritrea COUNTRY ROLL No 57 : Eritrea, the Red Land country along the Red Sea. We have not been to Eritrea yet. It is a country with an ancient trading history which would normally be of great touristic interest. The port city of Adulis was founded by the Greeks in 600. Its capital city, Asmara,…
BEST of Andorra food : Escudella!
Best of Andorra food : Escudella! Read our previous posting: “Best of Algeria food : Saffron and Raisin Couscous!” Escudella, which basically means soup, is considered the national dish of Andorra. This hearty dish is essentially a ham, chicken, sausage, potato, and al stew. Here’s the recipe for escudella which I borrowed from…
Romantic Dinner at Jagmandir Island
Jagmandir Island Palace. Magical moments are what creates memorable vacations. Unfortunately, guidebooks don’t always help you discover the magic of a place. Enchanting Udaipur has the feel and charm of a resort town combined with the intrigue of a city steeped in history. The old city around the City Palace is filled with handicraft and…
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