The Very Best Things To Do with a Week in Amsterdam
Planning a week in Amsterdam? Discover the best museums, restaurants, day trips, and hotels — plus practical tips from a traveler who’s been going since 1975
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Mallorca, Spain: Best Things to See Across the Island
Explore Mallorca, Spain, beyond the beaches to discover dramatic scenery, excellent cuisine, historic mountain villages, and a variety of outdoor activities. A year round destination.
Classic Spanish Gazpacho Recipe – How We Make it at Home
Spain’s signature gazpacho is our favorite summer food. The cold tomato soup has infinite variations. Here’s Kris’s gazpacho recipe, adapted over the years and using Minnesota farmers’ markets’ best seasonal produce.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy
Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country. Most of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy are cultural sites, given Italy’s history as both the home of the Roman Empire and of the Roman Church and its medieval city states such as Venice, Florence, and Milan.
The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium
The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.
Classic Spanish Recipes: Cordero Asado
Kris’s cordero asado recipe — roast leg of lamb the Spanish way, with garlic, rosemary, and lemon. Simple enough for a weeknight, special enough for a celebration.
Our Best Spanish Recipes: Ensaladilla Rusa
Our favorite Spanish recipes, representing Spain’s best traditional dishes. Ensaladilla Rusa is a crowd-pleasing potato salad.
Things to Do in Cáceres, Spain: Medieval City, Food & Hidden Gems
Cáceres in Spain’s sparsely populated Extremadura region combines the allure of a walled medieval city with the spark of outstanding food and restaurants inspired by the vast grazing lands and fine produce of the countryside.
Things to do in Mérida, Spain: Three Days of Roman History
Mérida has the finest Roman ruins in Spain — a UNESCO World Heritage Site most travelers have never heard of. Here’s what to see, eat, and where to stay for three days.
Best Things for Families to Do in Tenerife, Spain
Traveling with family on Tenerife Island, where outdoor recreation abounds. Enjoy scenic views, historic towns, and Teide National Park.
