This month, we’re sharing some of the most underrated sites & bites around the world! From Lisbon to NYC, these are local favorites for a reason.
Speaking of hidden gems, keep your eyes peeled for a special Black Friday email. Later this month, Walks & Devour are bringing you deals on food tours, cooking classes, and culinary experiences. Pack your appetite!
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Visiting Barcelona this fall? Don’t miss the many varieties of Catalan mushrooms! Bolets are a unique way to dive into Catalonia’s culinary heritage and connect with local culture through nature, tradition, and flavor.
Find them in markets, at local festivals, sprinkled in dishes like risotto, and, of course, on the forest floor.
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Paris: La Conciergerie (Marie
Antoinette’s
Prison)
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Overlooked by many, this Parisian landmark has served as a royal palace, prison, and revolutionary tribunal over its 1,400-year history. It even housed Marie Antoinette before her execution.
Visitors can explore its grand Gothic halls and historical cells, gaining insight into France’s medieval and revolutionary past. A World Heritage UNESCO site, La Conciergerie is well worth a visit.
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Amsterdam
Beers & Breweries
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There’s way more than Heineken on tap in Amsterdam! With more than 40 local breweries, craft beer offers an excellent way to explore the city’s offbeat neighborhoods and local flavors.
Highlights include Brouwerij ‘t IJ, set beneath a historic windmill, and Brouwerij De Prael, which makes beer from harvested rainwater.
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Lisbon’s Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras
(Water Reservoir)
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This intriguing spot is hidden in plain sight – if you’ve been to Lisbon, you’ve probably already walked by it!
Built in the 18th century, this architectural marvel now houses an art gallery and offers visitors stunning rooftop views of Lisbon. Inside, its cathedral-like design includes a large water tank, stone columns, an underground tunnel, and even a unique waterfall.
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Built on tulip-shaped columns, this floating island boasts a 687-seat amphitheater and diverse food options, including seasonal oyster markets.
One of NYC’s best free attractions, Little Island is a great spot to catch panoramic views of the city and its iconic skyline.
Did you know? The island was the docking point for the R.M.S. Carpathia, which brought survivors of the Titanic to land in 1912!
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