You might have experienced this while on vacation. Those olives on the little terrace in Italy taste fantastic. You buy two jars to take home, but a few weeks later, they only taste “pretty good.” Is that a coincidence? Not at all. The effect that…

How many souvenirs have you bought or given as gifts that just ended up gathering dust? Maybe a mini Eiffel Tower “made in China,” a fridge magnet, or other vacation knickknacks that you only display out of politeness? According to an Opodo survey, 97% of…

Would you rather plan your next trip based on food than sights? Welcome to the club! Food experiences are all the rage. However, be careful because not all delicacies and trends are sustainable (e.g., Wagyu beef in Japan, the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas,…

The Health Hotel Klosterhof — Alpine Hideaway & Spa in Bavaria has shared a special recipe with us: fresh wild garlic falafel, perfect for spring. Spicy, aromatic, and pleasantly light—a wonderful alternative to classic, deep-fried falafel.

According to traditional fine dining logic, the following has long been true: restaurant cuisine = a stage for fame; hotel cuisine = service. Today, however, this image has changed. Boutique hotels, resorts, and sustainable hideaways, in particular, offer chefs creative freedom, access to high-quality, fresh,…