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TimeSpirit at Macallan Review – Prix Fixe Dining With Whisky

TimeSpirit at The Macallan Estate in Aberlour, Scotland, is a unique dining experience in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. A partnership with the Roca brothers from El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, TimeSpirit is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach. With a stunning dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the countryside, and a ten-course tasting menu with whisky or wine pairing options, there’s a lot to love here.

When planning Speyside whisky tastings before our trip to Scotland, we had initially tried to get in for a tour or tasting at Macallan, but everything was booked up well in advance. That’s when we noticed the estate’s relatively new restaurant, TimeSpirit, had openings. We booked a dinner reservation on a whim, not sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable and delicious evening full of delightful food, whisky, and wine.

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15 of the Best Seychelles Beaches to Enjoy Paradise

The Seychelles beaches are what dreams are made of- with white sand, crystal clear water, beautiful rock formations, and picturesque palm trees.

While this may seem like a wonderful thing, if you’re actually vacationing there, it can be a bit overwhelming to try to prioritize which beaches you want to visit.

That’s where we come in!

During our two weeks in the Seychelles, we spent time on Mahe, Silhouette, La Digue, and Praslin, and we’re here to share our favorite beaches from these four islands. There are lots of different kinds of beaches – some are good for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, walking along and exploring, watersports, and the list goes on.

Here we will try to describe the features of each Seychelles beach so you can find the ones that are right for you!

Another point to keep in mind is the time of year that you visit the Seychelles – certain beaches have strong currents at particular times of the year, making swimming dangerous. Others have lots of seaweed during certain months. It’s best to do some research about the conditions during the time of year you’ll be traveling so you won’t be disappointed.

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9 of the Best Stockholm Restaurants, Bakeries, and Cafes

If you’re like us, you may not have given Swedish food much thought before. Sure, they have great ingredients like seafood and reindeer to work with, but we didn’t go to Sweden expecting to try so many new flavors and dishes and have our minds blown. Perhaps this was on us, or maybe it is just poor coverage of Sweden’s rich food scene globally, but either way, we left with our minds blown on all things Swedish cuisine!

We found interesting and delicious food everywhere we went from tiny eclectic bars in hipster neighborhoods to traditional-leaning spots in tourist-heavy Old Town. So in this one, we wanted to share some of our favorite coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants in Stockholm!

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Bougainville Amsterdam Review – Prix Fixe Dining Delight

Bougainville is a one-Michelin-star restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam near Dam Square. Located in Hotel TwentySeven, the restaurant has a trendy vibe, excellent service, great wine pairings, and prix fixe as well as a la carte menu options.

Compared to some other Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to, the space at Bougainville feels a little more intimate and not quite as stodgy, in part thanks to all of the velvety seating. Upon arrival at Bougainville we were seated in a plush velvet semi-circular booth that was super intimate and cozy.

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