On the Istanbul Grand Bazaar Tour with Culinary Backstreets, I ate my way through the city’s famous Bazaar Quarter and explored one of the largest covered markets in the world. I became obsessed with Istanbul after visiting the Turkish Embassy in Washington D.C. last spring. When I got the chance to travel to Turkey a few months
Where to Eat in Islamorada, Florida
One of the best American road trips is driving the 150 miles from Miami to Key West. Making your way out of the Miami congestion, you’ll find Highway 1, also known the Overseas Highway, which connects all of the islands together and connects the islands to the mainland. This is not a road trip you
My Favorite Foods to Eat in Prague
Prague is best known for its bridge, clock, and fairytale-like town square, but there are also plenty of delicious foods to eat in Prague. Prior to traveling to Prague, I didn’t know much about Czech cuisine. By doing some research, talking to some friends, and taking an excellent food tour, I had a great introduction to
Taste Hungary Budapest Food Tours
Hungarian cuisine wasn’t on my radar until a few years ago when my favorite bakery, Zingerman’s Bakehouse in Ann Arbor Michigan, started adding many traditional Hungarian soups, pastries, and cakes to their menu. After trying their Hungarian dishes, I became interested in Hungary’s culinary traditions. When I had the opportunity to visit Budapest, my top priority
Eating Amsterdam Food Tour
Many people know Amsterdam for the museums, Red Light District, and liberal social policies, but I don’t often hear of people traveling to the Netherlands for the food. Before visiting Amsterdam, I knew nothing about Dutch cuisine. I had some ideas of things I wanted to try — Indonesian food, pancakes, apple pie, fries with mayo
Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour
Brussels Grand Place – look closely and you’ll notice the entire building is off center! When I sat down to write this post, I sent a text to Annie and said that I was having a hard time figuring out what to write about the Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour. Her response was, “All you
Cook’n with Class French Bistro Desserts Class in Paris
In light of last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris, I debated the appropriateness of this post. I had it scheduled but thought maybe I should hold off for a few weeks. However, after thinking about it and asking some friends, I decided to go ahead. My decision was cemented when I saw this Facebook post
Europe Travel Journal – Berlin
I’m at a loss for how to describe Berlin. While we were there, I felt it was a little dark and dreary… maybe even depressing. It’s not what you would describe as traditionally ‘pretty,’ in the same sense as many other European cities I’ve visited. It didn’t feel like Germany to me. It reminded me
Europe Travel Journal: Amsterdam
Amsterdam has always been high on my travel bucket list. A few years ago, I missed a flight from Munich to Toulouse and was stuck in the Amsterdam airport for 12+ hours. We hadn’t planned on having the extra time and just hung out in the airport reading, eating, and drinking coffee. I even treated
Disney Dining Bucket List
I have a goal to make it to every Disney park and property around the world. So far, I’ve made it to Walt Disney World (Orlando), Disneyland (California), Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Aulani (Hawaii), and on a cruise with Disney Cruise Lines. I still need to visit Tokyo Disney, Shanghai Disney (opening spring 2016)