Also called a “full breakfast,” the traditional Irish breakfast is more than filling -- it’s downright overwhelming. There’s an old saying that says “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” and that’s never been more true than with this generous plate of morning sustenance.
Separated by just 100 miles, Belfast and Dublin are, in fact, in two different countries. The former is the capital of Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, while the latter is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, also referred to simply as Ireland. As such, there are a few tips to keep in mind when traveling between these two destinations:
Ropa Vieja in Spanish literally means “old clothes.” As the national dish of Cuba, it gets its name from the shredded strands of meat and vegetables that resemble colorful rags. No one knows exactly where the dish originates, but there is some chatter that claims the recipe was brought to Cuba from the Canary Islands. Hearty enough to eat alone, this beef stew is usually found heaped over mounds of rice or soaked up on top of crusty Cuban bread. If you are interested in Cuban cuisine or just love to try new things, you might love the Cuban food recipe below! The beef can be cooked and shredded the day before and refrigerated overnight to save time and amp up the flavors of the steak.
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For twelve nights you can get away on a Hawaii Islands cruise and tour. YMT Vacations offers affordable and memorable Hawaii vacation packages that are sure to please the young at heart. Our Hawaii tours offer visits to four of the Hawaiian Islands and the opportunity to experience the best of those islands.
As the first and last of the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean, Cuba has a Spanish influence that you can taste. Once a major trading port, Havana welcomed boatloads of immigrants from the European country and, along with them, their distinct culinary flavors.
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Early in the morning, before everyone arrives, there is a soul-stirring loneliness to the Cliffs of Moher. Seamist and fog shroud the limestone rocks and the cries of nesting seabirds are carried on the wind. For now it is gray and bleak. In this moment, time stands still.
Walk up to Blarney Castle and you sense the captivating richness of Irish history. The castle is a medieval stronghold near Cork, and the current structure was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty.
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