A typical Dutch brunch consists of chocolate sprinkles on toast. No, I didn’t just make that up, it’s a real thing Dutch people genuinely enjoy (see, I wasn’t lying). Luckily, the Dutch are learning that sprinkles are meant for ice cream and leaning toward the eggs and bacon brunch we Americans love so much. Being a devoted […]
Shopping on the Nine Streets, Amsterdam
Between the Singel Canal and the Prinsengracht Canal are nine tiny streets known in Amsterdam as De 9 Straatjes. In addition to great bars and cafes, shopping on the Nine Streets is outstanding. There is a great assortment of eclectic concept shops, designer boutiques, gift stores and art galleries worth checking out on an afternoon in the […]
15 Free Things You Must Do in Amsterdam
Having lived in Amsterdam for a few months now, it only seems appropriate to update one of my all-time favorite posts. I originally wrote this post about a year ago, after having spent only four days in Amsterdam. Now that I call Amsterdam home, I have fallen even more deeply in love with the wide […]
24 Hours in Antwerp Part 2
After a long day of sightseeing in Antwerp and unexpected torrential downpours, we rallied for the evening. Since we hadn’t eaten too long before, we decided our first stop would be for cocktails at a place cleverly named, Sips Cocktailbar. Sips Cocktailbar Sips is owned by Manuel Wouters. Manuel offers an impressive menu of cocktails to […]
24 Hours in Antwerp Part 1
A glass of wine or two and a few clicks was all it took for me and two friends to book a one-way ticket to Antwerp. Turns out, I love Antwerp and here are the many reasons why. So many in fact, I had to split the post into two equally fabulous parts. Want to hear […]
The Phra Nang Princess cave is full of penises
The Phra Nang beach in Railay, Thailand is home to excellent rock climbing a hippie nightlife, and you guessed it a Princess cave full of penises.
Rock Climbing at Railay Beach
Rock Climbing at Railay Beach was one of the best experiences I had during my stay in Thailand. Belaying, tying knots, and climbing are just the beginning.
Learning How To Fly at TSNY Boston
TSNY Boston is Boston’s one and only destination to learn how to become a trapeze artist. Classes are offered everyday, and the fun and excitement never stops in the gym. So, how did I get involved in all this? I got myself into this mess. I purchased 2 spaces for a 2 hour trapeze class […]
Thames Glass: Glassblowing Classes in Newport, RI
At the Thames Glass Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, you will find dedicated artists and glassmakers at work, sculpting and blowing some of New England’s finest hand blown glass products. History of Thames Glass Owner, Matthew Buechner, has glass blowing in his roots. His father worked for Corning Glass in New York state, and his mother […]
Moustiers and Lac de Sainte-Croix
I spent the week before Christmas with my roommate and close friend, Doriane. Her family lives in Aups. Aups is a small village in the foothills of the alps on the Côte d’Azur. While there, Doriane and I made many trips up and down the winding hills to and from Aups. The highlights of our […]



















