Looking for an unusual day trip from Amsterdam? Why not Naarden! Naarden is a 17th century fortified town about 30 miles east of Amsterdam. It’s known for a well preserved 17th century star-shaped fortification system that entirely surrounds the city center. If you ask me, it looks more like a snowflake than a star, but […]
Top 8 Things to do in Krabi, Thailand
Krabi is not as wild as Ko Phangan, not as touristy as Phuket and not as kitschy as Pattaya. It’s the perfect place for adventurous spirits and laidback travelers to get in a little island time. Here are the top 8 things to do in Krabi. 1. Take this Krabi Sunset Cruise Chances are you’re […]
Photo Log: Ibiza’s Old Town
I love Amsterdam, but let’s be honest, this ain’t summer! Last year I was totally spoiled with Spanish sunshine and a couple weeks ago I was desperately craving some Vitamin sea. Rather than bitch about the rain, I booked an impromptu ticket to Ibiza. After visiting the majority of Spain’s most popular destinations, I can honestly say Ibiza’s […]
Foam Museum: Helmut Newton
Much like the Banksy & Warhol exhibition at Moco, I did not get to the Foam Museum as early as I hoped. I finally visited last Thursday after work. It was between the Zara Half Yearly Sale and Helmut Newton – Zara can wait. This is the best exhibition I’ve seen in a long time. So […]
A Day in Mitte, Berlin
At the heart of Berlin, exists Mitte, an affluent neighborhood known for its shops, eats, and galleries. Though it may not impress the hipsters in Kreuzberg or the trendsetters in neighboring Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte seems to have it all. Here, abandoned graffitied buildings sit adjacent to modern contemporary homes. Sprightly young families sip on freshly […]
Dada Falafel: The Best Falafel in Berlin
If a restaurant is only going to do one thing, they better do it well. Dada Falafel does exactly that. Like any falafel joint, for just €4 you can get a falafel sandwich to go, but a true falafel enthusiast will grab a seat on the sunny terrace and enjoy. How to order If you’re in a hurry, […]
Moco Amsterdam: Banksy & Warhol
A real blogger would’ve been at the opening of the new and anticipated Moco Amsterdam a month and a half ago, but let’s be honest, I’ve been busy. Doing what you ask? I don’t know? Drinking excessive amounts of Heineken in Vondelpark and binge watching Mindy Project season four on Hulu, perhaps. Today, I finally made the […]
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 […]