things to do in rome

Eating Rome Like a Local

Rome has an undeniably complicated food scene. Hoards of tourists venture there every year (7-10 million to be more exact), and most of them are...

Hotel Pintor El Greco: 4-Star Rustic Elegance in Toledo Spain

I was first enchanted by Toledo Spain last year when I took a quick day trip there, shortly after moving to Madrid for the...

My first stay on an organic farm (La Casa di Melo...

For those of you who don't know me very well, I'm a bit of a health nerd so the thought of staying at an...

Cities Less Traveled: Why Santa Teresa is the Cultural Gem of...

When most tourists visit Rio de Janeiro they generally stick to the Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods, where the touristic beaches are lined with tanga-wearing, caipirinha-drinking locals....

4 Do’s & Don’ts for an Unforgettable NYC Christmas

DO these things for an unforgettable NYC Christmas experience: 1) Eat at Rolf's German Restaurant. During the holiday season Rolf's has the most Christmas lights and...

Underground Salsa: The Secret of Kathmandu

You've probably noticed I've been publishing more guest posts than normal lately. I have two reasons for that: 1) I'm insanely busy traveling as...

The London Coffee Scene

There is no doubt about the fact that the UK is a nation of tea lovers, which is quite possibly why for so many...

Every Foodie’s Dilemma: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle on the Road

Food. It's the life-sustaining substance that we, as humans, have turned into a masterpiece, an art form that feeds the soul and nourishes the...
what to do in rio de janeiro

7 Tips for Exploring Rio de Janeiro on a Budget

Figuring out what to do in Rio de Janeiro when you're on a tight budget might not be the easiest task, but it is possible....

How to find an apartment in Madrid, Spain

I never thought finding an apartment could be as difficult as in NYC (ok, yes, I made the process extraordinarily hard by moving 4...