Travel, eat, repeat.
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 […]
If you’re looking for traditional Dutch food in Amsterdam, Moeders is the place for you! Located off the beaten tourist track, this quirky place will make you feel right at home. Moeders is Dutch for “mothers”, but I’m sure you’d figure that out in no time. Covering every nook and cranny are photos of real life […]
If you are looking for the best pizza in Amsterdam, La Perla’s got it! This place is downright delicious. You’ll find it on a street locals refer to as “Little Italy” amongst a few trattorias, a couple cafés and a gelatería. So what makes this the best pizza in Amsterdam? To start, La Perla directly […]
So you want to drive Iceland’s Golden Circle and you want to do it right? You’ve come to the perfect place. We started our journey around the Golden Circle by leaving the Blue Lagoon and going down Route 36, stopping first at Thingvellir National Park. It was dark and we couldn’t see more than a few […]
Why is everyone complaining about 2016? I mean sure this year had its ups and downs – I lost my job, was homeless and had no visa for quite some time – but all in all this year turned out to be one of the best yet. Losing my job and starting over at Booking.com was […]
Sure, glacier hiking and snorkeling are must do Icelandic activities, but no one goes to Iceland without visiting the hot springs and lagoons. From the most famous to the most authentic, I’ve got the three best hot springs and lagoons along the Golden Circle. Let me preface this by saying I was enjoying the lagoons […]
Going to Iceland without going glacier hiking is like going to Cancún without going to the beach – you’ve just gotta do it! In order to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity, I signed up for the Glacier Experience with Arctic Adventures. Arctic Adventures is one of Iceland’s most well respected adventure companies. […]
Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure was one of the highlights of my week in Iceland. It is the only place in the world where you can swim between two continental plates. The fissure separates North America from Eurasia and is one of the most coveted diving destinations on the planet. Divers love it because the underwater […]
Jordi Artal demonstrates that Catalan cuisine is more than just tapas at his family owned and run Barcelona Michelin star restaurant, Cinc Sentits. The plates at Cinc Sentits are equal parts beautiful and delicious. Self taught chef, Jordi Artal, left his engineering career in Silicon Valley to pursue his culinary dreams in his mother’s home country. Today, […]
Bar Boca’s is a hip hangout perfect for lunch, drinks and dinner with friends. At Bar Boca’s sharing is caring. The innovative menu is always changing but the concept stays the same: delicious platters and small bites to split with good company. I’ll be honest, I’ve been here more times than I can count and […]