Travel & Tourism
Visiting and Discovering the Algerian Capital
Last month, I got invited to lecture in Algiers, the Algerian capital. I knew nothing about this country. I was truly intrigued to go discover it - the country, its people, its food... After visiting…
July 04, 2013
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Algeria
Restaurants
Le Tantra: The Only Decent Food I've had in Alger
The experiences in Alger have been worse one than the other until we landed at Le Tantra. This fine restaurant everybody in the country talks about. Located just next to
June 03, 2013
| French Food
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Algeria
La Veranda Algeria: Nothing Seems to be Right Around Here
Restaurants | Algeria Africa
June 01, 2013
Restaurants
La Veranda Algeria: Nothing Seems to be Right Around Here
La Veranda is located in the region of Bois des Arcades where many supposedly fine restaurants are located. Considered to be one of the good places in town, was the first place I
June 01, 2013
| French Food
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Algeria
Restaurants
Nour El Hani: A Decent and Tasty Pastry Shop in Algeria
I think so far now you got the picture. I was really hungry most of time during my stay in Algeria, until I experienced some yummy street food. Then I happily discovered
May 29, 2013
| Restaurants
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Algeria
Restaurants
Al Yasmine Snack, El Djazira Hotel
Al Yasmine Snack was my first encounter at an Algerian restaurant. Here I understood it all and knew that I was up for a treat in the next upcoming days. Even though it is called a 'Snack', it…
Hippopotamus, Al Biar: Dirty, Disgusting and Unprofessional (Restaurant Closed)
Restaurants | Algeria Africa
May 28, 2013
Restaurants
Hippopotamus, Al Biar: Dirty, Disgusting and Unprofessional (Restaurant Closed)
This article is a call for immediate action to be taken by the international franchise: Dear Hippopotamus France, a horribly dirty mess represents your brand in Algeria! A disgrace, a shame to the…
May 28, 2013
| Grill & BBQ
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Algeria
Street Food
Le Petit Navire: Eating Delicious Seafood on the Sidewalk
I am so passionate about street food and I wanted to discover as many hidden traditions in Algeria as time allows me during my three-day trip. Kouba, one of the areas of Alger, the capital of…
May 28, 2013
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Algeria
Street Food
Garantita: More than a Simple Tradition, but Algeria's History in a Sandwich
It was out of the question to leave this city without trying and experiencing some of Algeria's real food. I wanted to know more about this country... and since the food I have tried in so called…
May 28, 2013
| Tasty Discoveries
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Algeria
Travel & Tourism
Is This What They Call an International Airport?
What can I tell you about this airport? The first and last impression of a country. Small, tiny, minuscule duty free, with a trail of cigarettes smell all over the place. Badly conceived and dirty…
May 28, 2013
| Travel & Tourism
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Algeria
Travel & Tourism
Air Algerie Business Lounge: A Pure Disgrace
I was thinking to myself, what are the minimal requirements for a business lounge: A reasonable choice of food, a decent relaxing sofa to sit on, some private corners to relax in before a flight, a…
May 28, 2013
| Travel & Tourism
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Algeria
Hotels
Hotel Saint George, El Djazair: A Vivid Idea of Algeria's History
Opened in 1889, the Saint George hotel gives you a vivid impression of the history of Algeria, its culture and art. built on a site of a former Arab-Ottoman palace and surrounded by a luxuriant…
Restaurants
Breakfast at The Saint George Hotel, Algeria: Bad
Two days have already passed where I learned endless things about Algeria's wonders and traditions. Unfortunately good food is definitely not one of its wonders. I am desperately searching for…
May 26, 2013
| Restaurants
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Algeria
Restaurant Bilad E Cham, Mazafran: The Worst Lebanese Restaurant
Restaurants | Algeria Africa
May 26, 2013
Restaurants
Restaurant Bilad E Cham, Mazafran: The Worst Lebanese Restaurant
I'm in Algeria this weekend... We took a 20-minute drive from Alger's center to reach the touristic compound of Mazafran. That is where the Safir Hotel is located. A restaurant that is supposed to…
May 26, 2013
| Restaurants
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Algeria