Best Restaurants in Tampere, Finland – Our Taste for Life

Best Restaurants in Tampere, Finland - Our Taste for Life

There is a lot to love about Tampere. A cool industrial city known for its cultural attractions, stunning nature, and hipster vibe, it’s becoming one of Finland’s top cities to visit.

While there are many exciting things to see and do here, we were most surprised by the diverse and interesting food scene and the restaurants in Tampere. Honestly, we were amazed by the quality of food on offer here and thought it only right that we share our favourite Tampere restaurants with all of you. So, let’s get to it.

Best Restaurants in Tampere – Pella’s Cafe

In the heart of the city centre, Pella’s Cafe is the perfect spot for a laidback casual brunch. In the week, you’ll find a wide selection of sandwiches and bakery items. All delicious and all fresh.

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life

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The Frances Modern Inn – Austin Lesbian Owned Hotel

The Frances Modern Inn

Award-Winning Austin Lesbian Owned Hotel

We are The Frances Modern Inn (formerly The Cat Noir Hotel): an award-winning Austin lesbian owned hotel located in the heart of vibrant East Austin. Our namesake, Louie, the black cat, greets you at check-in and roams the outdoor patios while he waits for his next meal.

Our rooms and suites range in size to suit all travelers. Each room is uniquely styled with high-end custom walnut furnishings and handpicked details. 

Our design embraces a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor space throughout the hotel with open-air hallways, in-suite balconies, a 360-view rooftop lounge, and a private courtyard. 

We are a keyless property and use a unique numeric door code for each reservation. The ability to check yourself in, gives our guests traveling flexibility. We offer complimentary parking both on our property and in our off-site lot just down the street.

The lobby features local favorite Uncle Nicky’s, offering a full bar and restaurant to enjoy all-day libations and food. Just outside our doors, the neighborhood boasts countless restaurants, shops, bars, and green spaces to enjoy the often-beautiful Austin, Texas weather.

See the Frances Modern Inn Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Exploring Lesbian Madison, Wisconsin – Once upon a Journey

Exploring Lesbian Madison, Wisconsin - Once upon a Journey

What to Do and See in Lesbian Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s capital city, Madison—a.k.a. Mad City, Madtown, People’s Republic of Madison, Athens of the Midwest, Berkeley of the Midwest, Lake City, or the City of Four Lakes—is a very queer and lesbian-friendly destination.

It’s known for being a university town, and it’s true; young people flock to lesbian Madison, and the city has over 50% of people under 30. This makes the city very exciting and ever-changing (and did I mention GAY already?!).

Some more Mad fun facts:

  • UW-Madison was the first college in the country to offer a dairy major.
  • Only two US cities are built on an isthmus; this is one of them, nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
  • Its famous farmers market on Capitol Square is the largest producer-only market in the U.S.
  • The (plastic) pink flamingo has been the official bird since 2009.
  • There’s always a park within a 10-minute walk, wherever you are in Madison.
  • Madison is renowned for being progressive, inclusive, open-minded, and remarkably queer-friendly!

No matter if you are a Madison local, it’s your first time visiting Mad Town, or it’s your tenth time in this fantastic city: this queer and lesbian Madison guide is for you!

By Maartje – Full Story at Once Upon a Journey

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Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa – Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B

Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa - Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B

Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B in Dahlonega, Georgia

Come stay with us at our Blue Ridge Mountains gay B&B, Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa, your special getaway in the North Georgia mountains offering the best lodging experience in Lumpkin County.

We have seven luxurious suites and one private cottage in a perfect mountain setting, each one equipped with a private bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower, free WiFi internet access, a balcony, and romantic gas fireplace. Each of our large suites sleeps one or two, with a queen or king bed, sitting area, in-room coffee service, and individually controlled heating/air conditioning. Plan to take advantage of our many massage and facial treatments as well as our infrared spa. 

Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa offers a peaceful, quiet, romantic escape where you can completely relax, re-energize and take care of yourself and your partner. We are also a great place to enjoy a getaway with friends or families.

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Berlin Lesbian Bars & Nightlife – Our Taste for Life

Berlin Lesbian Bars & Nightlife - Our Taste for Life

Looking for the best Berlin lesbian bars & nightlife? You’re in the right place! In this guide, I share a list of the top queer and lesbian bars, clubs, parties, and events throughout the city. Lesbian bars are a bit like unicorns. We know they exist, but it’s almost impossible to find them.

Thankfully, Berlin is an exception. A bit like Lesbian London, the progressive city has been a queer hotspot since the early 1900s and continues to thrive. Of course, the lesbian scene is tame in comparison to what’s on offer for the boys. That said, there’s still plenty of fun to be had for lesbians in Berlin. So, let’s get to it and share our top lesbian bars, clubs, and parties in Berlin.

Berlin Lesbian Bars – Himmelreich Cafe

Located on the ever-popular Simon-Dach-Straße, Himmelreich Cafe is one of few lesbian bars in the party district of Friedrichshain. The bar has an open-door policy, and anybody is welcome regardless of their $exuality. However, it’s proclaimed as a ‘Cafe by day and gay lady oasis by night’. Certain nights are LGBTQ+ specific, such as Women’s Lounge on Tuesdays, which caters to a lesbian and FLINTA crowd.

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life

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Lesbian Skiing in Ischgl, Austria – Once Upon a Journey

Lesbian Skiing in Ischgl, Austria - Once Upon a Journey

Let’s Do a Little Lesbian Skiing in Ischgl, Austria

With over 230 kilometers (143 miles) of slopes, amazing après ski and events, beautiful views, cool fun parks, luxurious ski huts, freeriding opportunities, and perfect snow conditions until the end of April, Ischgl is among the best ski resorts in Austria. Let’s go lesbian skiing in Ischgl!

Snowboarding and skiing in Ischgl are exciting, and we will tell you all about this winter sports paradise in Tyrol. No matter if you are looking if this ski resort in Austria is something for you or if you have already made plans to go to Ischgl, you’ve come to the right place.

Ischgl is located in the Paznaun Valley, together with the other main villages See, Kappl, and Galtür, and is part of the Silvretta Arena. The Silvretta Arena is the name of the whole ski area and consists of Ischgl in Austria and Samnaun in Switzerland.

By Maartje and Roxanne – Full Story at Once Upon a Journey

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Visiting Lesbian Lac D’Estaing – All You Need to Know – Our Taste for Life

Visiting Lesbian Lac D’Estaing - All You Need to Know - Our Taste for Life

Visiting France’s Lesbian Lac D’Estaing – All You Need to Know

If you are at all familiar with the French Pyrenees region, you will know that it is teeming with magnificent natural wonders. Lac D’Estaing is one of them, and you won’t regret taking some time during your trip to visit.

Located in the heart of the Azun Valley, the unspoiled alpine lake boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. You can reach it by hiking but also by car, which means lesbian Lac D’Estaing easily accessible for everybody to enjoy.

That said, rules and regulations are in place to help preserve the area. Finding the facts online can be tricky, so I will share everything in this guide based on our recent visit.

Full Story at Our Taste for Life

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Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast – Laurel Highlands Gay Friendly B&B

Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast

Casual Luxury At Our Laurel Highlands Gay Friendly B&B

As guests at Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast a TripAdvisor “Property of Excellence,” you are welcome to be as engaged or as insulated as you desire.

At our Southern Laurel Highlands gay friendly B&B, you may choose to dine intimately or make new connections in one of our many breakfast settings. There are cozy spots, indoors and out, in which to have intimate conversations, read, or nap, and several splendid spaces in which to socialize, watch a movie, play pool, cards, or games. 

Additionally, the Artist, Patriots & Angler suites of the East wing are outfitted with HDTVs, so you can access your music, Netflix, etc. in the comfort of your room.

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The Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Fuente de los Banos – Our Taste for Life

Fuente de Los Banos - Our Taste for Life

Spain is a vast, diverse, and beautiful country. Yet most of us who come here don’t see further than the Costa del Sol.

The Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Fuente de los Banos

Since road-tripping in Spain, we’ve realised that we’ve been missing out! There are some extraordinary hidden gems to be discovered here, and we are only just getting started.

We stumbled upon Fuente de Los Banos by accident. Located in a small mountainous town called Montanejos, its name translates to Fountain of the Baths.

A natural hot spring believed to have healing properties nestled between a steep rocky gorge, it’s a magical place. But keep reading, as there are things you need to know when planning your visit.

Full Story at Our Taste for Life

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Visiting Lake Bled in the Winter – Our Taste for Life

Visiting Lake Bled in Winter - Our Taste for Life

Visiting Lake Bled in Slovenia this Winter?

Planning on visiting Lake Bled in Winter? This guide details all of the best Lake Bled Winter activities and includes where to stay, how to plan, and all of our top tips for visiting.

No Slovenia itinerary is complete without a visit to Bled. The alpine town looks like it’s landed straight out of a storybook, with the pinnacle being the astonishing Bled Lake.

Regardless of whether you visit Bled in Winter or Summer, there are tons of exciting things to do and look forward to.

The winter months are especially adventurous with Bled’s winter activities, including skiing, hiking, and ice skating. It’s easily one of the best winter destinations in Europe!

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life