Antico Caffe Greco is the oldest cafe in Rome. So, what is all the fuss about? Is the coffee any good? How’s the atmosphere? Why do people keep coming back?
The Oldest Cafe in Rome: Antico Caffe Greco
The Running of the Bulls
In America, this weekend is the 4th of July, a tradition that has been around since… well the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. About 3,500 miles away, Spain is preparing for a different festival: San Fermines, most commonly known to Americans as The Running of the Bulls. These two celebrations fall in perfect harmony with one another. […]
I Missed My Train
I have missed a few buses in Spain, accidentally hopped on the scenic train in Belgium, boarded the wrong train in Boston, nearly missed a train to see my fairy tale castle in Germany and even taken a ferry to the wrong island in Holland. I guess my track record isn’t as good as I claim it […]
22 Tips for Traveling on a Budget in Europe
Since I arrived back in Rhode Island, I have been asked a lot of questions about my year in Europe. Some of the most popular seem to revolve around money and traveling. How did I save money and see so many places? So, I decided to compile a list of my 22 Tips for Traveling […]
Dear Madrid: It’s not you, it’s me
Dear Madrid, We first met over two years ago. My friend Stacy and I used you as a stop-over between Paris and Lisbon. I fell in love with Paris and Lisbon, but you… you and I just didn’t vibe. Despite our not-so-memorable past, I decided to return to you. After eight months in Spain, I […]
What to Eat at El Mercado de San Miguel
What to Eat at El Mercado de San Miguel Just as the stifling heat settled into the streets of Madrid in late May, I and hundreds of others had a brilliant idea to head indoors to the Mercado de San Miguel. It was the only thing I could think of to escape the shear brutality […]
50 British words Americans don’t use
The top 50 British words Americans don’t use. You’ll need to know them especially if you’re studying, working or living abroad.
Thaise Snack Bar Bird: Thai Food in Amsterdam
I was kicked out of a restaurant I was kicked out of a restaurant in Amsterdam but ended up at Thaise Snack Bar Bird to eat some of Amsterdam’s favorite Thai food! So, back to getting kicked out. It was one of those restaurants that appears a bit dingy from the front door. Once we were […]
Castlexperience Wine Tours: Barcelona
Castlexperience Wine Tours When my family and I were planning our trip to Barcelona, I was hopeful, that we would be able to fit in a wine tour in addition to my 10 favorite activities. It was Easter week and we were only going to have 5 days in Barcelona. It seemed like a wine tour would […]
Barbecue in Amsterdam: Café de Klos
From the outside, Café de Klos looks like a traditional 17th century brown café. A brown café is the name the Dutch use to describe a quintessential Dutch pub. Café de Klos is actually the best place to go for barbecue in the city. A small wood-paneled room from floor to ceiling with heavy wooden […]