Port wine cellars: Porto, Portugal Most of the major port-wine producers, or shippers as they call them, are located in Oporto just across the river on the south bank of the Rio Duoro in a district called Vila Nova de Gaia. While most ports are dark red, many people don’t realize they also come in a …
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Best Sherry Tasting in Andalusia First of all, Jerez is the name of the town where most sherry is made. For whatever reason the English refer to it as sherry and not Jerez. The best places to sip a copita, or a small stemmed glass, of Sherry are at the many bodegas located throughout the town …
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Difference between cognac and armagnac and brandy The principle difference between the above three not so much their style but rather the regions in which the fortified wine are originally made. All three are made from distilling wine (usually white) and placing the pale spirit in oak barrels for several years to age. Cognac more …
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Whisky Distilleries: Scottish Whisky The big difference between single malt and blended whisky lies in their ingredients and their methods of production. The word whisky itself takes its origins from the Gaelic phrase “Uisge Beatha” which translates to “water of life”. Malt whiskys are made exclusively from using malted barley which has been distilled inside a …
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Absinthe Effects: Drink Absinthe In the old days it really did, but usually you’d be vomiting before you actually saw anything visual. Nowadays, most absinthe-related or absinthe-styled concoctions are wormwood-free and have star anise or licorice added to it instead. Modern absinthe cantain up to 75% alcohol, or in other words, can be up to 150 …
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Things to do in Amsterdam: Coffeeshop in Amsterdam, Netherlands Ironically, telling the difference between a café and a coffeeshop isn’t always as easy as it looks. More often than not it’s the waft of smoke billowing from the front door that gives it away. Interestingly enough however, you will rarely see alcohol offered side-by-side at …
Amsterdam Red Light District Tour Embark on a titillating journey through the vibrant world of red-light districts, where the oldest profession refuses to bow out of the limelight. While red light districts grace virtually every major city, Amsterdam’s, especially De Wallen, stands out like glitter in a strip club. Amsterdam’s Walletjes, Hamburg’s Reeperbahn, and Paris’s …
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Sex museums and erotic museums of sex Erotic museums, which explore human sexuality and its cultural expressions, can be found in several European cities. Here are some of the notable erotic museums in Europe and their locations: Museum of Eroticism (Musée de l’Érotisme) – Paris, France: Located in the Montmartre district, this museum features a …
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Medieval torture museums and medieval crimes Torture museums, while dark and unsettling, serve as important reminders of the history of human rights and the suffering endured by many in the past. Here are some of the notable torture museums in Europe and their locations: The Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum) – Rothenburg ob der Tauber, …
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Get a tattoo from the best tattoo parlors in Europe Choosing the “best” place to get a tattoo in Europe is subjective and depends on personal preferences, style, and the specific artist’s expertise. Europe is home to numerous highly reputable tattoo studios and talented artists. Here are some cities known for their vibrant tattoo scenes: London, …
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