2018 is already off to a good start – rung in the New Year at a beach house in Maine with 16 of my closest friends and -6 degree weather followed by three cozy days of snowed in heaven with my mom and sister. On the flight back to Amsterdam I had a bit of […]
Doors of Morocco: A Photo Log
My fascination with doors is nothing new. I spent hours walking around Ibiza’s old town last year snapping shots of brightly colored doors in the unbearable heat. Of course I was going to try and find the best doors in Morocco. I could barely keep my hands off my camera for two seconds. Around each […]
The Pancake Bakery: Quintessentially Amsterdam
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 […]
Sir Hummus Amsterdam
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 […]
The Dingle Peninsula: A Photo Story
Dingle and Murphy’s B&B Dingle is one of those places that’s perfect without even trying. We arrived in Dingle after a long day driving the Ring of Kerry. We checked into the homey Murphy’s B&B and headed downstairs to the pub by the same name for burgers and beers. At Murphy’s everybody knows your name. Tipsy Irish […]
Jo’Burger: Dublin’s Best Burgers
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 […]
McDonaghs: Galway’s Favorite Fish & Chips
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 […]
Moeders: Traditional Dutch Food in Amsterdam
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 […]
La Perla Pizzeria: Amsterdam
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 […]
Iceland’s Golden Circle: How to Do it Right
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 […]