Food and Drink Adventures

Your DIY Food Tour of Italy with the best regional Italian foods to try

August 1, 2019 by Jeanette Cerami 3 Comments

Last Updated on August 2, 2019

They say the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and I couldn’t agree with this statement more. With such a rich social, civic, artistic and cuisine history, it’s easy to get pulled in many directions when visiting Italy for the first time. This delicious food guide to Italy will teach you about the best dishes to try in Italy by region.

If you’ve never been to Italy before, I recommend letting the food guide you, because you will see so much beauty and history no matter where are in Italy. You might as well take it in with all your senses! (Not to mention that walking around all day will help you build quite an appetite!) Let’s start in the collar/top of the boot, and work our way down.

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Junior’s Cheesecake: The authentic cheesecake that you must try in NYC

June 11, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on June 11, 2019

Is there anything as iconic as New York cheesecake? If you’re visiting New York City, I highly recommend visiting Junior’s Cheesecake in Downtown Brooklyn. This Brooklyn diner serving up cheesecake, hearty sandwiches, coffee, and egg creams is famous the world over. I include some tips for visiting Junior’s for the first time–and a bit of history of the New York cheesecake.

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How to visit France on a budget: Thirteen cost-cutting tips for travel in France

May 25, 2019 by Steve 10 Comments

Last Updated on August 1, 2019

If you’re visiting France, you might be wondering how you can afford your trip between the food, the hotels, and the attractions. However, it’s definitely possible to visit France on a budget.

These are tips that I’ve perfected via my time living in Paris, traveling in France, and my dad’s recent trip around France. Traveling on a budget isn’t always about surviving on a shoestring, but cutting back on unnecessary expenses to splurge on the experiences that matter to you. I wrote this blog post together with my dad based on his recent trip to Provence and my travel around France. This post has been recently updated based on a recent trip. (April 2019).

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How to do a wine tasting in Piedmont without a tour

May 2, 2019 by Karen 3 Comments

Last Updated on May 4, 2019

For wine lovers, Piedmont is kind of the holy grail as it is the home place of Barolo and Barbaresco. Despite the prestige of these wines, you don’t get the crowds that you get in Tuscany (for now!). After years of hearing about the wine of Piedmont from my husband who lived in Turin, we spent several days driving around Piedmont tasting Piedmont’s best wines, including Barolo. This post will be discussing transportation, tips for making it easier to do wine tastings on your own in Barolo and Barbaresco, how to get winery tours (without spending hundreds), and how to do a tasting of multiple wines at once.

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Van Stapele Cookies: The best cookies in Amsterdam that you must try

February 21, 2019 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on February 21, 2019

As a self-professed chocoholic, I must let you know about one of my favorite secrets of Amsterdam: Van Stapele Koekmakerij. This cookie-maker in Amsterdam produces some of the best damn chocolate cookies in the city of Amsterdam. I’ll just include some notes about visiting Van Stapele to avoid the crowds, some tips for visiting Van Stapele and the best place to enjoy your delicious cookie!

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Van Kleef Distillery: The last jenever distillery in the Hague

February 14, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 14, 2019

As a resident of the Hague, I love to bring guests to Van Kleef Distillery in the Hague. This small historic genever distillery in the Hague is the last distillery remaining today. I’ll be discussing the history of this distillery, which was frequented by Vincent Van Gogh during his time in the Hague, and tips for visiting Van Kleef with my favorite drinks here.

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5 Dutch cheese markets: A cheesy day trip from Amsterdam

February 5, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on April 10, 2019

If you’re planning your trip to the Netherlands, you might want to visit one of the famous Dutch cheese markets to see where Dutch cheese is made. In this guide to cheese markets in the Netherlands, I’ll be detailing the various cheese markets in the Netherlands, the history of cheese in the Netherlands, and my opinion of which Dutch cheese market that you should visit.

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Wine not? The best wine bars in the Hague for a glass of wine (or two)

February 5, 2019 by Leanne Claire Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 5, 2019

Sometimes all you need is a cosy bar and a quality glass (bottle) of wine. Below are 4 unique wine bars in the Hague where you can share excellent wine with friends and family or keep it to yourself. Writer Leanne braved the cold to review the best wine bars in the Hague in this independent guide to wine in the Hague.

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Where to eat in Delft by a local for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

January 22, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on August 19, 2019

Jacob’s work means that both of us find ourselves in Delft quite often. Luckily, there are some great restaurants in Delft, far beyond the typical tourist fare. I hope that this guide to the best food in Delft helps you find a good and reasonable meal in Delft! I indicate vegan-friendly spots in Delft with a * next to their names to make it easier for those with dietary restrictions!

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Brouwerij ‘t IJ: Tips for visiting Amsterdam’s brewery next to a windmill

January 22, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 22, 2019

One of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Amsterdam is Brouwerij ‘t IJ. This iconic Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill is one of Amsterdam’s best destinations for craft beer, so if you love craft beer, keep reading my tips for visiting this famous Amsterdam craft brewery.

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