Inside the QE2 Kitchen: The Chefs Behind the Extraordinary Menus of Around the World in 80 Days
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- Category: East/West Europe A&E, Lifestyle, Culture
- Published on Friday, 10 October 2025 13:41
- Written by Euro Contributing Editor
As the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) continues her extraordinary culinary journey Around the World in 80 Days, the ship's galley has become a meeting place for cultures, flavours, and talent elevating dining to a sensory experience.






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Cavtat is a lovely, Instagram ready, picturesque town nestled on the Adriatic coastline in southern Croatia. Its admired architecture, breath-taking landscapes, and rich legacy have rendered it a much-coveted haven for globetrotters seeking adventure and discovery.
Musicians and celebrities are joining Everland in hosting the Concert for Climate, one of a series of events that are part of the United Nations Environment Programme's World Environment Day 2022 celebrations, Saturday, June 4, in Södermalm, Sweden.
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