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6 Eats in Portland You Can’t Miss

Pok Pok, Portland, OR

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

October 2, 2018September 28, 2018 artfulattempt3 Comments

San Francisco: 4 Spots for Dinner & Drinks

The Snug, San Francisco, CA

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

June 14, 2018June 13, 2018 artfulattempt4 Comments

San Francisco: 3 Quick Lunches to Fuel Up With

Monk's Kettle, San Francisco, CA

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

May 20, 2018May 17, 2018 artfulattempt1 Comment

San Francisco: 4 Spots for Coffee & Pastries

b. Patisserie, San Francisco, CA

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

April 30, 2018April 29, 2018 artfulattempt5 Comments

West Loop Brunch: La Sirena Clandestina

La Sirena Clandestina, Chicago, IL

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

March 26, 2018March 22, 2018 artfulattemptLeave a comment

6 Awesome Taco Spots in Chicago

Rubi's at the Maxwell Street Market, Chicago, IL

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

November 28, 2017November 25, 2017 artfulattempt9 Comments

Tips When Traveling to Amsterdam

IAmsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 artfulattempt4 Comments

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