The Balkan Peninsula is a relatively small part of Europe, which, however, has been at the center of great events for many centuries. At different times, the Balkans were ruled by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Turks. Different traditions, cultures, languages and religions have been mixed over the centuries, creating an interesting mosaic.
No wonder that the traditional Balkan…
Greeks, like probably every nation inhabiting the Mediterranean, love to eat and love to feed others. This is one of those places where you are guaranteed never to go hungry. When going on holiday to Greece, prepare yourself for a wealth of flavors and aromas at every turn. Traditional Greek cuisine mainly uses fresh, local ingredients such as seafood, eggplants, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice…
Portuguese cuisine is extremely diverse, aromatic and based on fresh, local products. Whichever region you choose to spend your holidays in, Portugal offers a wide range of culinary delights. For a long time, the rich Portuguese cuisine remained in the shadow of the traditions of the world’s culinary giants, i.e. Spain, Italy and France, but this has changed with the development of tourism.
Turkey has been attracting tourists for many years with sunny weather, beautiful beaches and fascinating monuments. However, one should not forget about the diverse and appetizing culture of Turkish cuisine. Thanks to the location of the country, we can observe here Asian, European (especially Greek) and Arab influences. Anna Waszkiewicz, manager of the Turkish restaurant Maho in Warsaw, told us…