Travel, eat, repeat.
Looking for the best cafes in Jordaan, Amsterdam? I’ve lived in Amsterdam for the last 8 years and these are the best cafes in Jordaan. I love to try new cafes and coffee spots, but I tend to keep visiting my favorites too. I also know what it’s like to visit a city for a […]
Fratellini is a little taste of Italy in Amsterdam. This has become my go-to post-climb stop. Fratellini Amsterdam is conveniently located on Haarlemmerstraat. Pretty much on my way home from any and everywhere. And on Sunday afternoons post-climb, I’m a hungry girl. Fratellini always hits the spot. Fratellini serves fresh toasted Italian-style crispy focaccia sandwiches […]
Edinburgh has been at the top of my places to visit in the UK list for a while now. When I heard my cousin would be studying abroad in Glasgow, I knew I needed to make the trip and spend 1 day in Edinburgh. Getting to Edinburgh from Glasgow I joined a bunch of my […]
I spent a long weekend spring skiing and doing a bit of rock climbing in Madonna di Campiglio in late March. Based on some recommendations from friends native to the area, here’s where to eat in Madonna di Campiglio. Summary of where to eat in Madonna di Campiglio Ristorante Le Roi Ristorante Le Roi is […]
Cape Town Social Club is a fine-dining South African restaurant in between Amsterdam’s Jordaan (pronounced your-don) and het Centrum (the center). The narrow entrance opens up to a small yet inviting deep blue dining room, with an open kitchen and quaint bar. The blue is complemented with gold lamps, wooden details and plush cushions, giving […]
I first visited Glasgow in 2016. At that time, I left feeling underwhelmed by Scottish cuisine. I never thought I’d be back in Glasgow, but when my cousin said she was studying abroad, I knew I’d have to join the party. One of the highlights of our cousin weekend was the Sunday Roast at Chateau-X. […]
I can without a doubt say that the empanadas at Aroma y Sabor de Mercedes are the best empanadas in Banos, Ecuador. They may in fact be the very best in all of Ecuador. So what makes them so great? The empanadas at Aroma y Sabor de Mercedes Before you decide to pack a cheap […]
Looking for a funky, playful fine dining restaurant in an up and coming part of Amsterdam? You’ll find all those buzz words in one place at REM-Eiland Restaurant in Amsterdam’s Houthaven. A review of REM-Eiland Restaurant Amsterdam REM-Eiland building The building itself is an old (illegal) broadcasting station, with red and white cubes hoisted […]
Recently, my team and I went for lunch at Restaurant De Kas in Amsterdam. De Kas recently earned one Michelin star for their refined sustainable cuisine. Since I hadn’t been to De Kas in many years, I was very much looking forward to it. Spoiler alert, De Kas did not disappoint. The menu at […]
We spent a weekend in Kristiansand, Norway – one of the cutest seaside towns in Southern Norway. It was a weekend filled with hiking, climbing and relaxing.