Health properties of Mastic tree resin
Where: Chios, Greece đŹđ·
"Mastic has many properties, to the skin, to the teeth," Maria Stavrinoudi, a pharmacist and one of hte proprietors at Mastic Origins, a boutique along the marina on the Island of Chios said to me.
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Precious glass & ceramic collection in Alaçatı
Where: Alaçatı, TĂŒrkiye đčđ·
âI discovered everything you see here,â Oktay Durna, the proprietor of the boutique said to me from his desk.
I was in the downtown of the beautifully rustic western Turkish town of Alaçatı. Yesterday, by!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A little gem in Alaçatı
Where: Alaçatı, TĂŒrkiye đčđ·
âA little gem,â I thought to myself as I left the residence I had just started renting in Alaçatı, TĂŒrkiye.
Alaçatı, along with its neighbouring community to the west, ĂeĆme, are resort towns on the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A Michelen Star in Alicante â Touring MarĂa JosĂ© San RomĂĄn’s Restaurants
Where: Alicante, Province of Alicante, Spain
âIâm going to Dubai next week to cook for the president.â Maria said to me on the phone when I asked why she was travelling to Dubai. She was referring to the current president of Spain,!-->!-->!-->…
PapelerĂa Eutimio â Selling paper in Spain since 1935
Where: Alicante, Province of Alicante, Spain
âI could feel the soul of the businessâIts alma (soul).â I said to brothers Eutimio and Victor, as I stood inside their tienda (store), located a seconds walk from the main rambla (avenue) in!-->!-->!-->…
30,000 Olive Trees â A Visit to Almazara La AlquerĂa
Where: Muro de Alcoy, Province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain
âThat is the Benicadell Mountains.â Carlos Cano MartĂnez pointed to a reasonably close mountain range in the distance. He then pivoted forty-five degrees and pointed in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sticking to the Roots â A Visit to Almazaras de la SubbĂ©tica
Where: Province of CĂłrdoba, Spain
The Province of CĂłrdoba is lush and plump with olivos (olive trees) so itâs no wonder that amongst its cultivated hills lies an international award-winning olive oil producer, Almazaras de la SubbĂ©tica.!-->!-->!-->…
History in a Bottle â The Story of 1490
Where: CĂłrdoba, Andalusia, Spain
âThe Order supplied fruits, wine and olive oil to the three ships,â Jose Miguel SĂĄnchez de Puerta said to me as we stood in his tienda (shop), called 1490, located in CĂłrdoba, Spain.
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Brewing on the Costa del Sol â El Camaradu
Where: Nerja, Andalusia, Spain
On the second floor of a plaza on the northeastern edge of the coastal City of Nerja, Andalusia, lies a Spanish coffee roaster named El Camaradu.
As I arrived, I snapped a few photos of the patio;!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Cultivating One of the Worldâs Best Olive Oils â A Discussion with Oro Bailen
Where: Province of Jaén, Spain
âIf you want good orange juice, you start with a good orange.â Edurne said to me while we sat in a classroom at Oro Bailenâs head office and olive grove in Villanueva de la Reina, a rural!-->!-->!-->…
Roasted on the Coast of Spain â Madness Specialty Coffee
Where: Alicante, Spain
When I walked by the cafĂ© the day before in Alicante, Spain, I sensed it was special. For starters, Madness Speciality Coffee was the first roasted coffee maker I had come across while in Spain for an entire!-->!-->!-->…
A Mountain of Infusion â Welcome to Terraza Albayzin
âDoes the pattern on the Coca-Cola sign have Arabic influence?â I asked Abdul.
He wasnât sure but told me what he knew.
âThe blue and white is an ancient Andalusian and Granada style. Ceramics from this region often use blue;!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Flare of Spain on a Plate â Alfar Tierra Cocida
Southeast of MĂĄlagaâs Centro lies the Muelle Uno. Situated on a pier, the Muelle Uno presents a courteous blend of patio restaurants, retail outlets and a beautiful view of MĂĄlagaâs port. On the pier most Sundays, tables are!-->…
Letting Your Art Unfold â The Story of Joffrey Lassiege
One of the draws to spending time in European cities is observing, interacting with, and appreciating the street performers and artists that are abound.
In Porto, Portugal, walking down the Rua Das Flores, only a few blocks from Rio!-->!-->!-->…
The Story of MUD â A Handmade Portuguese Tale
That moment when youâre lost in thought, come to your senses, look to your left, and become awestruck with the presentation of a brand and its products on display.
That was me and the store was MUD (standing for Manufacture Under!-->!-->!-->…