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Amsterdam, Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands, Restaurants, Travel

Cape Town Social Club Amsterdam

February 15, 2024 No Comments

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 […]

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Europe, Food & Drink, Scotland, Travel

Fish & Chips at The University Cafe Glasgow

February 12, 2024 No Comments
Behind the counter at the University Cafe, 2 men

The fish & chips at The University Cafe came highly recommended by the late Anthony Bourdain. So of course, while in Glasgow, we had to stop in. The aptly named University Cafe, is located just a street away from the University of Glasgow. The University is indeed one of the most picturesque campuses I’ve seen […]

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Europe, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Scotland, Travel

The best Sunday Roast in Glasgow | Chateau-X

February 8, 2024 No Comments
The beautiful Sunday Roast at Chateau X, a plate of meat, yorkshire pudding and a separate plate of sides and cauliflower

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.  […]

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Ecuador, Food & Drink, South America, Travel

Where to eat in San Cristobal Galapagos

August 14, 2023 No Comments
The tuna and the scorpion fish at Muyu Galapagos

Breakfast in San Cristobal El Faro El Faro is a local favorite. In fact, we went here for breakfast one morning and saw Chok, our scuba master, enjoying a bite too. It was our last morning, so Mike wanted to have one last Ecuadorian breakfast. I was still feeling full from the night before so I […]

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Ecuador, Restaurants, South America

The best empanadas in Banos Ecuador

August 12, 2023 No Comments
The empanadas at Aroma y Sabor de Mercedes ready to eat

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 […]

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REM-Eiland Restaurant Amsterdam – A review

June 23, 2023 No Comments
REM-Eiland Amsterdam rooftop after midnight

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 […]

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Amsterdam, Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands, Restaurants

Restaurant De Kas Amsterdam for lunch

April 18, 2023 No 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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Best brunch spots in Amsterdam

October 27, 2019 No 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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Activities, Climbing, Europe, Food & Drink, Norway, Restaurants, Travel

A Weekend in Kristiansand Norway

July 14, 2019 No Comments
A hike around Odderoya, Kristiansand, Norway | Jadescapades

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.

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Europe, Food & Drink, Greece, Restaurants, Travel

Santorini – What to do and where to eat

December 21, 2018 No Comments
Santorini Greece, what to do and where to eat

Everything you need to know about what to do and where to eat in Santorini. Fresh fish, plenty of wine and lots of shops.

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