Gastronomy

Surf and turf fondant potato – chimichurri sauce

Green tikka massala chicken with scented rice – tomato and cucumber raita

Veal snitzel – German potato salad

Chicken fajitas with guacamole and pico de gallo

Herbs Crusted lamb rack Brussels sprout fluffy mashed potato.

A fresh, fruity, and tasty Thai recipe.

Laying on the Iberian Peninsula the country includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and culture. Within the culture of siesta, the nights are dazzling, so don’t hesitate to visit this amazing country!

France has one of the richest culture in Europe. Liberty, fashion and gastronomy are just a couple of fields that tell about the country.

Although it is the third smallest country in the Middle East, Lebanon can offer a lot of interesting things for the visiting tourists. There is a fascinating mix of tradition and modern achievements, Christianity and Islam. The French influence is strongly felt in Lebanon, the official language of the country was French until 1943. It boasts wonderful beaches and is also home to Byblos, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Unfortunately, many of its areas were devastated by the civil war, and some parts are still dangerous to visit. Lebanon’s ancient wine culture dates back more than 5,000 years, possibly as far back as 7,000 BC. Red wines account for most of the output, made from southern French grapes such as Carignan, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Shish Taouk is a well-known chicken skewer food.Originally, this dish was a part of Ottoman (Turkish) Cuisine, and became a popular dish in many parts of the Middle East during the Ottoman’s rule starting 1516 and through 1918, in the case of Lebanon. Fattoush salad is a wide spread salad served usually with Shish Taouk or beef kafta. Althought is a salad with bread, You may add “pita” to make it complete.

Serbia, a landlocked Balkan country that connects Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. The capital of Serbia is Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe. It can be found at confluence of Danube and Sava River, provide an abundance of historical venues and cultural attractions to draw people’s attention wide across Europe. Hills, high mountains and plains characterize the country. Serbia is famous about its unique cities, old monasteries, archaeological sites, spas and ethno villages which are waiting for discovery. Describing the most notable facts about Serbia, there is no comparison of Serbian cuisine. It is so extraordinary! Its roots derive from the cultural effects of long centuries that alloy the ancient Byzantine and Ottoman influences. Serbian Cevapcici: Cevapcici is one of the most typical Serbian food which has many varieties in the country but most of the time the results are quite similar: An exaggerated flavor bomb!

Slovenia, a small but topographically the most diverse country in Europe, that musters up all the major geographical landscapes ranging from mountains to plains and coasts. Ljubljana, one of the smallest capital in Europe, is a true jewel at the heart of the country. The city is famous for its walking possibilities and environmental friendly face since it is scattered with many green parks. It is highly recommended to visit the Ljubljana Castle at the middle of Old Town that provides the feeling of protecting the city as a mighty guardian. Slovenia makes all your imagination come true when you wander through green forests, charming towns, snow covered fabulous hills and last but not least the wonderful underground Karst region. Small but not less important features you need to take into consideration when planning Your holiday are the Slovenian beaches not to mention the 24 different gastronomical regions. This diversity derives from the influences that are linked to diversities of Slovenia’s geography, climate and history. Slovenian soup : “Prežganka” soup is typical in Trieste countryside but it is also known by every Slovenian. Did you know that, this food is very special since Slovenians make it across the whole country as a dietary supplements for digestive disorders?

Ukraine, a country located in Eastern Europe, is the second largest country on the Eurpoean Continent. The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, split in two parts by the Dnieper River, a city with an ancient and proud history. Ukraine means land of wide, fertile agricultural plains and large pockets of heavy industry in the east at the same time. Enormous, varied and barely discovered, Ukraine is a last genuine travel frontiers in Europe, a nation possessing colorful traditions and inhabited by warm-hearted people. Furthermore, the country has mountain ranges, the Carpathians, which provides wide varieties for travelers interested in hiking, skiing, fishing and hunting. The coastline of the Black sea is quite popular for holidaymakers. Additionally, the Ukrainian cuisine is a large collection of Ukraine’s people cooking traditions. Ukranian soup : Did you know that the popular Borscht sour-soup is the main pillar of the Ukrainian cuisine, and it is an ancient and maybe the most famous dish? Surprisingly, there are 30 varieties of this specialty.

Romania is a Southeastern European country. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest. Despite the fact that Bucharest is the country’s industrial and commercial heart, the city known as “Little Paris” due to its palaces and neoclassical buildings which were built in the 20th century. Romania as the twelfths largest country in Europe has a wide range of landscapes that are ranging from high Carpathian Mountains, the River Danube that goes across the country and emptying into Danube Delta and the Black Sea. These qualities provide a huge amount of possibilities for tourists for hiking, mountain climbing, cold weather sports and not to mention the sunbathing and participating in festivals at summer season as well. In addition, Romanian cuisine is very diverse, blending the characteristics of neighboring regions with purpose of restoring national traditions. Romanian soup : The Romanian meatball soup the “Ciorba de Perisoare” is one of the most popular dishes in the country, which is considered as an ultimate hangover food. I suppose it is not surprising that there are many versions of Ciorba soup since it has richness of flavors.

Croatia is a South-east European country at the Balkan Peninsula. Zagreb, the country’s capital has rich history deriving from the Roman times. Zagreb is definitely made for strolling. The city has long and spacious pedestrian zones with open cafes, restaurants and numerous museums which provide the charm of Zagreb hospitality. If you decide visiting Croatia, especially the Adriatic sea, you will get an unforgettable experience about the Mediterranean. The most remarkable things, that strike you first, are the amazing clarity of the water. Don’t miss visiting the dazzling white pebbly beaches and long sandy coasts to relax your mind and body. But, if you intend to do more energetic activities, you can go snorkeling, diving, kayaking and windsurfing as well. It is not only the closeness of Adriatic sea that makes Croatia extraordinary, but its unrivaled cuisine as well. Did you know that Croatian kitchen is known as the “cuisine of regions”? Croatian doughnuts: “Fritule” is quite a popular sweet treat not only in Christmas time but also in Carneval season or before Easter holiday. Furthermore, every region in Croatia has it’s own recipe. Knowing these facts, before doing anything, please be aware that Fritule causes addiction, due to it’s crunchy outside and soft and fluffy inside, not to mention that it can be made within 30 minutes.

Poland, one of the biggest country in Europe. It is located in the middle of Europe in the neighborhood of the Baltic Sea. Warsaw is the capital and the largest city in the country. Besides, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is the city where old and modern buildings are blended harmoniously. Beyond Warsaw, Poland is a perfect travel destination to explore castles and charming cities, not to mention that the world’s largest castle – named Malbork Castle – can also be found here. It is obvious that such a lovely country, like Poland, has delicate and appetizing traditional foods. Did you know that the country offers not only tourist sites but also food and vodka tours for those who are more interested in the Polish cuisine? Pierogi: These stuffed dumpling is one of the most popular Polish food. You can fill it with almost everything, only your imagination could set a limit. Polish people like pierogi mainly with potatoes and cheese, sauerkraut, mushrooms, or even with fruits. Making it is very easy.

Czech Republic, a land-locked country in central Europe with lots of national treasures. It is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe with the capital, Prague, the cradle of the Czech culture. But the country is more than just Prague. Czech Republic is rich in tradition and natural heritages. Historical cities, mysterious castles and chateaux tell tales about this charming land. Moreover, numerous wellness and spa resorts including sport activities are waiting for travelers to let go of stress. Did you know that beer spa is also an option in Czech Republic? Yes, it is true. You can take a bath which contains different hops, malt, peat extract and brewer’s yeast while you taste the various world famous Czech beers. That sounds great, does not it? Not only beers but also the traditional Czech cuisine is worth to try. Garlic soup with cheese and croutons: Most people know that the more alcohol they drink, the more likely they have a hangover next day. Different nations try to cure this illness using various ways. Czechs swear to eating garlic soup with cheese and croutons (“česnečka” in Czech language) after a long night to heal hangover. Making it is very easy.

Slovakia is a small but interesting country in the middle of Europe. Its capital is Bratislava, an old baroque style city situated on both sides of the Danube. Because Bratislava is one of the smallest capitals of Europe, you can explore the entire city within a couple of days. The city trip will give you unforgettable moments. It does not count that you are alone or with company. However not just the capital but the country side is worth to visit as well. An amazing part of the Carpathian Mountains run along in North-Slovakia which provide perfect hiking possibilities during spring and summertime or in the autumn, not to mention the cold-weather sports in the winter. In addition, all over the country many restaurants offer the visitors to try the traditional Slovakian kitchen in 365 days of the year. Bryndza sheep cheese dumplings: If you got tired after an eventful day or you just want to eat something stodge, don’t hesitate to taste Bryndza sheep cheese dumplings, or how Slovakian people say “bryndzové halušky”. Did you know that according to some experts Bryndza cheese helps to prevent cancer because of the huge amount of microorganism, different kinds of hormone and enzyme? Beside the health benefit of this cheese, Bryndza sheep cheese dumplings is a real traditional Slovakian cuisine. It is very easy to make.

Austria is a wonderful country in central Europe with an amazing capital: Vienna. The country has long and eventful history. One of the several neighbors of Austria is Hungary. Both countries have a long common history since 16th century. Both of them are members of the European Union. Nowadays both countries maintain strong political and economic connection due to the common history and the similar cultural backgorund. Austria offes numerous tourist attractions to children and adults alike, such as skiing or snowboarding in winter, road trips, sightseeing in historical cities and other possibilities to relax during the whole year. Besides, Austria is the land of fabulous castles and magnificent mountains, not to mention its gastronomy, especially desserts. Did you know that Austrians invented croissant not the French? Vanillekipferl: The ancestor of croissant originates form Austria and was created on the occasion of the defeat of the Ottoman army after the siege of Vienna in 1683. The original name of the dessert is “”kipferl”” which is a crescent-shaped pastry referring to the Ottoman flag. Making this dessert is very easy.

Hungary is a lovely and interesting country in Central Europe. It is more than 1000 years old with rich and colorful history. The Hungarian is one of the most difficult languages of the world. The country is the member of European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Approximately 14 million Hungarians live around the world (10 million in Hungary and about 4 million abroad). Hungary is well-known and famous among the international tourists for its delicious dishes (e.g. Hungarian goulash, fish soup, beef stew and Dobos cake), drinks (palinka and Tokaji wine), beautiful places (e.g. Balaton Lake, Zemplen hills, Hortobagy, etc.) and cities (Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs, Veszprem, Sopron and Budapest with Buda castle, Hero`s square, Parliament building, Fisherman`s bastion and Szechenyi bath) to view. It is not widely known that Hungary has 11 Nobel prize winners (the first in 1905 and the last in 2004) and Hungarians may be proud of many significant inventions (e.g. C-vitamin, ballpoint pen, Rubik`s cube, hologram, Ford Model T, dynamo and the development of logical design for computer by János Neumann). The list of the famous Hungarians is almost endless: Franz von Liszt, Michael Curtis, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Harry Houdini, Bela Lugosi, Andrew G. Vajna, Laszlo Almasy, Elizabeth Bathory, Theodor Herzl, Tom Lantos, Oscar Asboth, Donat Banki, Ferenc Puskas as well as Gabor Denes. Hungarian goulash The Hungarian goulash is a traditional, national dish. It is a well-known soup due to its special flavor. Fortunately, you can easily make it, but you need some ingredients, time (2 and 1/2 hours or more) and passion as well. Passion is the most important thing. Without it the making of goulash won`t be enjoyable. Do not forget, Hungarian goulash is not a stew!