Faroe Islands, best island destination in the world!
COUNTRY ROLL No 61 : Faroe Islands, voted the best islands destination in the world by National Geographic Magazine. Mind you, not for its beaches and warm sunshine. The Faroe Islands are located north of the United Kingdom in the middle of the Gulf Stream, about halfway between Iceland and Norway. With a population of…
Border search exception : confiscating your cellphone is legal!
Border Search Exception. International travelers, be forewarned: the US federal court decision announced on New Year’s Eve did not seem to attract a lot of attention, but its impact should be of interest to all of you. The court upheld the government’s right, at the borders, to inspect and copy the contents of travelers’ laptops…
Flower market, the port and the sea in Nice, France
Flower Market Nice France Flower Market, the port and the sea in Nice France! Read our previous posting : “La Colombe d’Or – Luncheon in the shadow of artists” Main events of the day *Visited the Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) at Cours Saleya in Nice and enjoyed some socca, a local food specialty. *Ate…
BEST of Croatia food : Crni Rizot, black cuttlefish risotto!
Crni Rizot Best of Croatia food : Crni Rizot, black cuttlefish risotto! . Recipe from Saveur.com for Croatia’s black cuttlefish risotto, crni rizot ! SERVES 6–8 INGREDIENTS 6 cups homemade fish stock or store-bought 6 tbsp. olive oil 5 medium shallots, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 lb. raw cuttlefish or squid, cleaned and sliced…