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Ecuador, Restaurants, South America

The best empanadas in Banos Ecuador

August 12, 2023No 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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Amsterdam, Europe, Netherlands, Restaurants

REM-Eiland Restaurant Amsterdam – A review

June 23, 2023No 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, 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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Europe, Food & Drink, Norway, Restaurants, Travel

A Weekend in Kristiansand Norway

July 14, 2019No 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, 2018No 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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Amsterdam, Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands, Restaurants, Travel

The Pancake Bakery: Quintessentially Amsterdam

June 15, 2017No Comments
I don't often go around eating pancakes three times a day... but if I were to, I would go to The Pancake Bakery. It's Amsterdam's favorite pancake house.

In Amsterdam you can order pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Hell, you could have pancakes for all three meals if you wanted. It’s perfectly acceptable behavior and one of the reasons why I love Amsterdam so much. No, I don’t often go around eating pancakes three times a day… but if I were to, I […]

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Sir Hummus Amsterdam

June 13, 2017No Comments
If you're on a Sunday stroll in de Pijp and craving something quick and fresh, stop by Sir Hummus for a surprisingly filling lunchtime treat.

Update March 2023: location Ruysdaelkade 181 Amsterdam At Sir Hummus, hummus is always the main course, not some wimpy side dish. Two Israeli brothers, Guy and Dori, opened their homestyle hummus hotspot just a few years back. The idea was to take real Middle Eastern flavors and deliver them to the heart of Amsterdam. Guy […]

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Europe, Food & Drink, Ireland, Restaurants, Travel

Jo’Burger: Dublin’s Best Burgers

April 4, 2017No Comments
If you're ever in Dublin, definitely stop by Jo'Burger, and don't be that girl who orders a salad. They may just be Dublin's best burgers. #burgers #hamburgers #dublin #ireland

We arrived in Dublin around noon and were absolutely starved from the drive. So we figured, why not search for Dublin’s best burgers? Just off Grafton Street we found a funky burger place called Jo’Burger. It was a beautiful day by Dublin standards, so we opted to sit on the terrace out front and get in […]

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Europe, Food & Drink, Ireland, Restaurants, Travel

McDonaghs: Galway’s Favorite Fish & Chips

April 2, 2017No Comments
The McDonagh family has been serving Galway's favorite fish & chips since 1902. Reasonably priced, friendly service and delicious eats 7 days a week. #fish&chips #galway #ireland

The McDonagh family has been serving Galway’s favorite fish & chips since 1902. The famous establishment is located on the popular Quay Street and has 2 sides – the chipper and the Seafood Restaurant. At the chipper you order your fish & chips to go or grab a seat at one of the long picnic-style […]

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Vinnies: Healthy Brunch in Amsterdam

March 19, 2017No Comments
Vinnies is a cozy little spot perfect for a healthy brunch in Amsterdam #brunchinamsterdam #amsterdam #amsterdameats

Vinnies is permanently closed. On the search for a healthy brunch in Amsterdam? Vinnies is a cozy little spot perfect for a healthy brunch, breakfast, lunch or coffee break in Amsterdam. At Vinnie’s their motto is “simple, pure and healthy”. They make updated comfort food perfect for those days where you just don’t feel like […]

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