I had been wanting to travel to Portland for a while, and when some friends of ours moved there and had their wedding, hubs and I made sure we took an extra day on the weekend to get some exploring in. I knew I would love wandering through Portland’s neighborhoods and finding shops to meander… Read More 6 Eats in Portland You Can’t Miss
To me one of the best parts of traveling is at the end of a busy day. You’ve been walking, exploring, taking photos, and snacking, and now you get to just savor a comfortable dinner with your travel buddy. Here are the places we chose when the hubs and I were in San Francisco! El… Read More San Francisco: 4 Spots for Dinner & Drinks
I love to snack when I travel, because I love to taste test as many things as possible. But if you’re walking a lot and doing a lot on your trip, you’re going to need more than snacks to keep yourself going! On our recent short trip to San Francisco, we chose these three places… Read More San Francisco: 3 Quick Lunches to Fuel Up With
If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you know that I tend to collect cafes/coffee/bakeries when I go on trips (like my cafe collecting in Montreal). I always love trying places like these in cities because they often are full of locals and easily showcase the vibe and pulse of the city you’re in.… Read More San Francisco: 4 Spots for Coffee & Pastries
Ooooooh baby. If you have not been to La Sirena Clandestina in the West Loop, you need to hurry up and cancel whatever brunch plans you did have this weekend and reserve here instead. Brazilian inspired dishes and a gorgeous atmosphere. I’ll let the photos do most of the explanation as to why. What a… Read More West Loop Brunch: La Sirena Clandestina
A round-up of some of my favorite taco spots in Chicago! Rubi’s at Maxwell Street Market – University Village Starting this list with the best. For real. Best tacos I’ve ever had, and I love their definition of a quesadilla (taco with a huge slab of grilled queso inside). They make the corn tortillas fresh… Read More 6 Awesome Taco Spots in Chicago
Amsterdam is honestly one of my favorite cities I’ve visited so far. It’s got great history, but it still feels modern, accessible, and fun! If you’re planning to go, here’s some things that are helpful to know ahead of time and that I recommend: Trams are the best – they run almost non-stop and get… Read More Tips When Traveling to Amsterdam
The Last Crumb (De laatste Kruimel) A delightful little bakery that’ll remind you of Grandma’s. Delicious quiche and fresh juice, plus all the pastries and pies you can imagine. Sit out back on the itty bitty terrace for a canal view. Broodje Bert A lot of food for a small price – Broodje Bert is… Read More Sit Down and Eat in Amsterdam!
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to sample the street foods of the city I’m in. I feel like it’s a great way to taste local flavors and also an easy way to try lots of different foods, since street food tends to be great as a sharing snack! Here’s my… Read More 4 Street Foods to Try in Amsterdam
No, not Heineken. Although I will openly admit that the beer tastes wonderful when it hasn’t been shipped all the way across an ocean. And of course there’s always a time and a place for a Heiney. BUT I want to focus on two other places in Amsterdam that I believe are worth your time… Read More Two Places You Must Have a Drink in Amsterdam
The Artful Attempt 