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 […]
Fish & Chips at The University Cafe Glasgow
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 […]
The best Sunday Roast in Glasgow | Chateau-X
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. […]
48 Hours in Oslo
This version of 48 hours in Oslo skips over all the tourist attractions and museums. Instead, this is 48 hours in Oslo, the city itself. You’ll find a mix of everything – cafes, saunas, parks and of course – salmon in Oslo. Oslo is the perfect size city to explore in 48 hours. You can arrive on […]
The best places to eat and drink in Amsterdam
Over the last 8 years, I’ve accrued quite the curation of places to eat and drink in Amsterdam. My Google Maps is something of a joke amongst my friends – so many lists, hearts and want to go’s. I often get asked by friends and families for a list of the best places to eat and […]
What it’s really like to visit Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
This is certainly something I never thought I’d do, but I did it. I went to Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe and yes, I had a pretty good time. This may very well be one of the strangest travel experiences I’ve had, and I’ve been to some weird places. Like this cave full of penises in Thailand. […]
Where to eat in San Cristobal 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 […]
Best beaches in San Cristobal Galapagos
San Cristobal is one of the three main islands in the Galapagos and it’s got some of the top beaches! Here are the best beaches in San Cristobal Galapagos for surfing, snorkeling, sunsets, sea lions and more. Playa Lobería for surf and snorkel Playa Lobería translates to sea lion beach. Despite the name, this was not […]
Beginner dive spots in the Galapagos
Looking for beginner dive spots in the Galapagos? Santa Cruz and San Cristobal have plenty to choose from! During our stay in the Galapagos back in February, we booked three different dive experiences through three different dive companies. Here are the best places to dive in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal islands for beginners. I […]
Where to eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Going to Santa Cruz and wondering where you should eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos? Well, luckily, I spent a few days in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, which gave me plenty of time to taste the best of the island. The Galapagos islands tend to be more expensive than mainland Ecuador. The prices for food and […]