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Smoked Fish: Lithuania's Most Aromatic Seaside Tradition

A trip to the Lithuanian seaside is about more than beaches and dunes. For many visitors, it also...

By Ugnė Vedeikaitė

The Taste of Time: Slow Gastronomy Among the Apple Trees of Obelynė

At Obelynė, surrounded by gardens and historic trees, NeRestoranas invites guests for a different...

By Ugnė Vedeikaitė

6 Exciting New Hotel Openings Around the World

Whether it’s a new beachfront resort on Crete, a luxury retreat in Namibia, or a fully redesigned spa hotel in Germany, these new openings and relaunches are...

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Beach Access in Sardinia Now Requires Online Reservations

Visitors hoping to spend a day at Sardinia’s famous Tuerredda Beach will no longer be able to arrive on a whim. Instead, beach access must be reserved online...

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Viral, Yet Still a Hidden Gem: An Interview with Ugruzina Founder Lukrecijus Dūda

By noon, a queue snakes down a Vilnius street once nicknamed "Las Vegas." Pensioners fresh from the...

By Agnė Dovydaitytė

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Wine

Falstaff Sommelier Awards 2027 come to the Nordics

Sweden and Denmark Crown their Best Sommeliers at Two Gala Award Nights.

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Falstaff is searching for Nordics favorite Rookie-Sommeliers 2026

Who's shaping the future of the wine scene? Nominate your favorite for the award of Rookie...

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Franco Bernabei – Farewell to a Leading Figure of Contemporary Italian Oenology

He played a pivotal role in the rise of Chianti Classico and was one of the key figures behind the...

Wine

Guests Trust People More Than AI When Choosing Wine

A new study shows that while digital channels are becoming increasingly important in wine...

By The Editors

Champagne

Bollinger Appoints Émilien Boutillat as New Cellar Master

Émilien Boutillat has been appointed as the new Cellar Master of the Champagne house Bollinger. He...

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Wine

Marina Abramović Interprets Ornellaia 2023 “La Vitalità”

Marina Abramović interprets Ornellaia 2023 La Vitalità through a striking series of artist labels...

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Lithuania

Le Rosé at Monte Pacis: A Celebration of Rosé Culture by the Kaunas Lagoon

As rosé continues to gain recognition as one of the most versatile styles of wine, dedicated...

By Ugnė Vedeikaitė

Food & Drinks

Lithuania

The Taste of Time: Slow Gastronomy Among the Apple Trees of Obelynė

At Obelynė, surrounded by gardens and historic trees, NeRestoranas invites guests for a different...

By Ugnė Vedeikaitė
Gourmet

Lima to Host The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The prestigious awards will take place in Peru’s capital on 4 November 2026, marking the...

By The Editors
Bread

Falstaff is looking for the most favorite bakeries 2026

Nominate your favourite bakery and help Falstaff find the Nordics' best destination for exceptional...
Gourmet

A New Spin on Dining: Vilnius TV Tower Reopens Milky Way

High above the Lithuanian capital, one of Europe's highest revolving restaurants is back in motion....

By The Editors
Croatia

The Best Restaurants in Croatia 2026

Just in time for the start of summer vacation, Falstaff guides you through Croatia, a culinary...

By Werner Ringhofer
Slovenia

The Best Restaurants in Slovenia 2026

A culinary scene that is justifiably confident draws on the natural resources right on its...

By Werner Ringhofer
Nordics

Restaurant “Doubek”: Vienna’s Two-Michelin-Star Cuisine Comes to Copenhagen

Vienna’s two-Michelin-star restaurant Doubek is serving as a guest at the Japanese Pagoda in...

By The Editors
Denmark

After Three Michelin Stars, Kadeau Returns Home for Bonhomie

Fresh from earning its third Michelin star, Restaurant Kadeau returned to the island where its...

By Tove Oskarsson Henckel
Gourmet

Athens Serves the World's Best Margherita Pizza

From Milan to Athens: one of Italy's most iconic dishes has found a new champion. At the 2026 The...

By The Editors
Hotels

China’s First Robot-Run Hotel

No receptionists, no service staff, no housekeeping – only robots. In 2027, China is set to open...

By The Editors
Gourmet

Sea, Smoke and Time

On Bornholm, smokehouses are more than a culinary tradition of preserving fish and seafood – they...

By Tove Oskarsson Henckel
Gastronomy

Karin Visth and the Next Chapter of Faroese Gastronomy

Behind the Faroe Islands’ internationally acclaimed restaurants lies a network of farmers,...

By Linda Iliste

Travel

Travel

6 Exciting New Hotel Openings Around the World

Whether it’s a new beachfront resort on Crete, a luxury retreat in Namibia, or a fully redesigned...

By The Editors
Italy

Beach Access in Sardinia Now Requires Online Reservations

Visitors hoping to spend a day at Sardinia’s famous Tuerredda Beach will no longer be able to...

By The Editors
Copenhagen

Copenhagen Named the World's Most Liveable City, Followed by Vienna

And the winner is – once again – Copenhagen. The Danish capital has been crowned the world's...

By The Editors
Europe

This Country Has Europe's Safest Beaches

Sun, sea and sandy shores top many travellers' summer wish lists. But which European coastline also...

By The Editors
News

More Sheep Than People: The Faroe Islands' woolly residents

With more than 70,000 sheep and a population of around 55,000 people, the Faroe Islands are one of...

By The Editors
Spain

Too Dirty: Spain’s Beaches Receive Black Flags

Some of Spain’s beaches appear to be in mourning: they have recently been awarded the Black Flag....

By The Editors
Norway

Norway’s Working Holiday Visa Opens the Door to Nordic Adventure

Young travellers from eligible countries can combine work and travel while experiencing life in...

By The Editors
Lifestyle

The Swedish Prescription: Wellness Backed by Nature

Visit Sweden launches a campaign inviting doctors to recommend the country's nature and wellness...

By The Editors
Travel

The Art of Slow Travel

Slow travel is reshaping the way people explore the Nordics. Rather than simply getting from A to...

By Tove Oskarsson Henckel
Sweden

When and Where to Experience Sweden's Magical Midnight Sun

In Sweden's far north, summer brings one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles: a sun that...

By The Editors
Travel

Entry Fees of Up to €50? Venice Plans Drastic Measures for Visitors

Venice wants to regulate day tourism more strictly. The city is therefore discussing a significant...

By The Editors

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Lithuania

Smoked Fish: Lithuania's Most Aromatic Seaside Tradition

A trip to the Lithuanian seaside is about more than beaches and dunes. For many visitors, it also...

By Ugnė Vedeikaitė

Lithuania

Viral, Yet Still a Hidden Gem: An Interview with Ugruzina Founder Lukrecijus Dūda

By noon, a queue snakes down a Vilnius street once nicknamed "Las Vegas." Pensioners fresh from the...

By Agnė Dovydaitytė

Gourmet

Lima to Host The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The prestigious awards will take place in Peru’s capital on 4 November 2026, marking the...

By The Editors

News

More Sheep Than People: The Faroe Islands' woolly residents

With more than 70,000 sheep and a population of around 55,000 people, the Faroe Islands are one of...

By The Editors

News

Iceland: The Country Without McDonald's

More than 15 years after the last Big Mac was served, Iceland remains one of the few countries in...

By The Editors

Estonia

Five Fascinating Facts About Estonia

Before you discover Estonia's vibrant food scene, pristine nature and creative capital, here are...

By The Editors

Norway

Norway’s Working Holiday Visa Opens the Door to Nordic Adventure

Young travellers from eligible countries can combine work and travel while experiencing life in...

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