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La Voglia is a great family style Italian restaurant in old Nice, a block away from the water. It’s modern, hip and serves great food. Owned by a local family that owns other restaurants in Nice, they have great customer service, reasonable prices and the food is very fresh. The portions are large so perfect for sharing. A wonderful dining …

I love traveling because it opens my mind and allows me to explore the different parts of our world. Often, we hear that that a part of the world can be dangerous, and we visit and see that it is less dangerous than the city we live in. My family and I just returned from Tunisia where I encountered beautiful …

Essaraya is located in the Medina in Tunis, offering great art, cuisine and decor. Essaraya is housed in a beautiful former home with stunning tile work, wood work and objects of art.   I adore the fact that from the outside there is no sign or semblance that there is a restaurant beyond the doors Once you enter you are transfixed …

Located on the outskirts of the Medina in Tunis is Dar El Jeld an artisanal restaurant that is a real gem. Behind an authentic yellow door is this amazing dining venue that captures the essence of Tunis with its architecture, design and ambience. Dar El Jeld is housed in a traditional structure with multi levels, great tile work and wonderful …

There are times when we hear travel advisories and are worried about traveling to an international destination. I decided to travel to Tunisia with my family over the holiday break as it was just a short flight from Nice. They wanted to explore Tunis and I went along for a new experience. Tunis has been a fantastic experience with its …

On my recent travels to the Middle East with Abercrombie and Kent I adored my time in Jordan because of the culture, history and cuisine. Every item I ate was fresh and tasted delicious and I was told that the fruits and vegetables were sourced from the Jordan River Valley. When I visited the Jordan River Valley in person, I …

On a recent visit to Istanbul Turkey with my colleagues we had lots of business travel and finally had a night off before our departure when we decided to go to Develi for some delicious appetizers, kabobs and baklava. Develi is in the fancy Nisantasi section of Istanbul surrounded by luxury international and local brand stores and hotels We happened …

On a recent visit to Istanbul Turkey I was invited by a Turkish tour operator to Hunkar restaurant in Nisantasi to savor some authentic Turkish cuisine. I adore the freshness of the food I taste and eat in Turkey. The vegetables and fruits taste authentic, fresh and chemical free. Hunkar was founded in 1950 and known for their Turkish cuisine. …

Traveling with Abercrombie and Kent in Jordan has been a great experience. I have been able to experience the culture and get to interact with the local population. Being able to taste the local cuisine is so important for me because it affords me the opportunity to visit local restaurants and taste the regional food. One restaurant that was recommended …

The city of Madaba is known for its mosaics. On a recent expedition with Abercrombie & Kent. I was fortunate to eat at the beautiful Lebanese Restaurant Haret Jdoudna located right the Middle of the city. We dined on the outdoor terrace that had such an authentic feel with the old stone, trees and flowers. It was relaxing with a great …