Travel
What exactly is brennivín? This Icelandic spirit is full of history
The waitress comes up to the table, looks at my friends and me, and said, “you need a shot.” Without really giving us an option, she asks if we want to see the bottle before or after. I know myself; if I know what I’m about to drink, I’
These are the best cities in Switzerland to visit
The first time I visited Switzerland, I was shocked. No way somewhere this beautiful could somewhere exist. And I’m from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, similarly known for lush mountain-filled landscapes. Even still, the magnificence of this country still blew me away. If this gorgeous, pristine alpine
What to do in Ponta Delgada, the largest city in the Azores
If I haven’t ranted about them enough, the Azores might be one of the most magical places on the earth. These islands aren’t the most accessible places to get to, but far and away worth the effort. Lush landscapes, foreboding volcanoes, fantastic food, the Azores quite literally have
13 spots to grub in Washington, D.C. that you have to try
After living in Washington, D.C. for 5 years, I got to know the food scene pretty well. Sure, it may be lacking and not super exciting, but there are honestly some really great options. From cheaper eats to fine dining, you can likely find whatever you want. Just be
City Guide: Paris [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Paris, France.
In Pictures: Dubrovnik, Croatia
A few pictures from my trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
What is Amaro? Demystifying the Italian Herbal Liqueur
You walk into that new, hipster-looking bar that just opened up in your neighborhood. The bartenders are carefully grinding fresh nutmeg over their cocktails, looking dapper as hell in their waxed canvas aprons. Behind them, an impressive wall of backlit bottles. Some look familiar, others more exotic. If you look
City Guide: Portland, Oregon [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Portland, Oregon.
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48 Hours of Christmas Markets in Colmar
I’m sitting on a bus up to NYC, swiping through various “Best of” lists, trying to plan my annual Thanksgiving trip abroad. It was late October, and all I had was a plane ticket to London; neither Steph nor I could figure out exactly where we wanted to go.
