With its colorful tile-covered buildings, hilltop views, and perfect year-round climate, Lisbon is an easy city to love. The Portuguese capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe, but it has a modern, energetic vibe thanks to its diverse population and burgeoning food and nightlife scenes. No matter how many times you visit, there’s […]
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Three Days in Naples, Italy
I spent three days in Naples, Italy mainly to see Pompeii and to eat all the food. As far as the city itself was concerned, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Perhaps that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s gritty and covered in graffiti, but first impressions can be deceiving. The Neapolitan people […]
Fun Things to Do and Eat in Osaka, Japan
Osaka is quirky, colorful, and loud, like a Japanese game show come to life. (If you haven’t watched one, head over to YouTube to see what you’re missing.) Osaka is also Japan’s reigning food capital, making it an awesome destination for first-time visitors. This Osaka travel and food guide provides an introduction to some of […]
A Guide to Some of the Best Restaurants in Amsterdam
What comes to mind when you think of Dutch food? For me, it’s Gouda cheese and stroopwafels. But surely a culture of explorers and spice traders must have more to offer. With one full week in Amsterdam, I had plenty of time to sample the national dishes. This Amsterdam restaurant guide features my best meals of […]
The Best Meals We Ate in Kyiv, Ukraine
Prior to my trip to Kyiv, the only Ukrainian dish I was remotely familiar with was Chicken Kiev. Or so I thought. As it turns out, Kyiv’s best restaurants offer a delightful mix of regional flavors, from Crimea to the Carpathians, and put their unique spin on a range of classic dishes including crispy potato pancakes, pillowy […]