In the pristine waters off the coast of Croatia, just outside Dubrovnik, Pero Sare and his family have been farming oysters and mussels for generations. These delicious gems of the sea live just beneath the surface and take about a year to grow to maturity.

In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.

Join Karine (and Finse) and step into the spirit of old Europe at Vienna’s iconic Hotel Sacher to learn the story behind the Sachertorte, its legendary handmade cake.