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 […]
What to do in Santa Cruz Galapagos
Santa Cruz is not the largest island in the Galápagos, but it has the largest population and biggest town – Puerto Ayora. This makes Santa Cruz, particularly Puerto Ayora, the greatest jumping-off point to explore all the Galápagos Islands have to offer. Here you can find pretty much everything you go to the Galápagos for […]
Canyoning in Banos Ecuador
Baños is known as the adventure capital of Ecuador, and canyoning in Banos is a very popular activity. The town is also known as the “Gateway to the Amazon” as it’s the last city in the mountains before entering the jungle. The location makes Baños a great starting point for full Amazon tours and day […]