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Amsterdam, Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands, Restaurants

Restaurant De Kas Amsterdam for lunch

April 18, 2023No Comments
Bites and starters at De Kas

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 […]

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Activities, Albania, Climbing, Europe, Travel

Rock climbing at Gjipe Beach Albania

July 23, 20201 Comment
Gjipe Beach, Albania. The view from the hike in.

I went rock climbing at Gjipe beach last summer and absolutely loved it. Gjipe beach is a true summer paradise for climbers and non-climbers alike. Nearly every blogger who has been to Albania quotes Gjipe beach as the most beautiful in Albania. I was excited to find out that the very same beach was also […]

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Albania, Europe

Kodrra Saranda: Where to stay, eat and beach

July 21, 20202 Comments
The view from Hotel Apollon in Kodrra, Saranda Albania

My girlfriends and I started our trip to Albania in Kodrra, Saranda, Albania. Compared with Ksamil, Saranda is a much more pleasant place to be. You get a mix of history, locals and delicious food with far fewer tourists.

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Albania, Europe, Travel

Ksamil Albania beaches are not like what you see on Instagram

July 19, 20201 Comment
The prettiest of all the beaches nearby Ksamil is Mirrors' Beach

The Ksamil Albania beaches are nothing like what you see on Instagram. The beaches are overcrowded and the islands are nothing like the pictures.

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Europe, Spain

A Weekend in Port de Soller Mallorca

July 16, 20201 Comment
Tram passing by Port de Soller

Port de Soller is a small village on the west coast of Mallorca. It’s known for instagrammable sunsets, the only sandy beach on this side of the island and easy access to the Tramuntana mountains.

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Europe, Italy, Rome

Where to eat in Trastevere

March 8, 20201 Comment
Amatriciana and Cacio e Pep at da Teo in Trastevere, Rome

Trastevere is a funky cool neighborhood in Rome. With some of the best food in the entire city. Find out where to eat in Trastevere before you go.

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Europe, Italy, Rome

Roma Eats Food Tour – A review

March 1, 20204 Comments
A cone of pistachio and chocolate gelato

During the Roma Eats Food Tour of the Vatican and Trionfale market, a local guide mixes history with food and shows you all the tastiest Roman specialties.

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Europe, Italy, Travel, Venice

The most spectacular carnival costumes in Venice

February 13, 20201 Comment
A women dressed in costume pulling a fake dog on a leash in Burano, Italy

I saw some of the most spectacular Carnival costumes in Venice. I couldn’t believe the lavish gowns, heavy headpieces and mysterious masks. Here are some of my favorites.

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Europe, Italy, Venice

5 tips to avoid crowds in Venice during Carnival

February 12, 20202 Comments
A view from our gondola experience in Venice during Carnival

I knew Carnival would bring large crowds and higher prices. But I also knew this would be an unforgettable experience. Here are 5 things I did to avoid crowds in Venice during Carnival.

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Amsterdam, Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands

Best brunch spots in Amsterdam

October 27, 2019No Comments
Amsterdam may not have quite as many brunch choices as New York City or San Francisco, but it seems the Dutch are quickly catching on to the beauty that is brunch. Here are the 8 best brunch spots in Amsterdam.

I started with the 8 best brunch spots in Amsterdam, but quickly found more favorites. Pin this article as the list keeps getting longer and longer.

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