As much as I love to disconnect while traveling in Europe, I’m mildly addicted to the Internet and often require WiFi! I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying extra data fees, carrying around an expensive Wi-Fi device, or needing to pay extra to simply check my data. These are my tips for finding Wifi…
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A Political Geek’s Guide to International Institutions of the Hague
As a self-professed political geek who did Model United Nations in high school, the Hague holds a lot of gems for political geeks in terms of international institutions (including the International Criminal Court) and Dutch political institutions. Similarly, for movie geeks, this will show you some of the highlights of the filming locations used for…
One perfect day in Monschau, a fairytale town near Cologne
I had always seen photos of fairytale towns in storybooks as a child, so when I stumbled upon a photo of Monschau, I knew that I had to visit it. On my recent road trip through Luxembourg and Germany, we spent a day and a night in Monschau, which is fairly close to Cologne. This…
Your perfect Nova Scotia Road Trip guide with the best things to do in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is an amazing destination often overlooked by non-Canadian travelers. After many years of traveling in Canada, we visited Nova Scotia a few years ago for the first time. Simply, we were blown away by its beauty and culture. Keep reading for our complete Nova Scotia road trip itinerary. We’d recommend taking about ten…
Your Osaka Travel Guide: Two Days in Osaka Japan
If you’re considering visiting Osaka during your trip to Japan, you might find that two days in Osaka is the perfect amount of time to cover many of the attractions in Osaka without rushing through this Japanese metropolitan city. This Osaka travel guide covers the best things to do in Osaka, foods to try in…
Your insider guide to Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights by a native New Yorker
Brooklyn is on the rise and a lot of you have asked about Brooklyn although I’ve decided to focus this post on two of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn for tourists: Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. I’ve decided to ask my dad, who was born in Brooklyn and remembers the move of the Brooklyn Dodgers….
Why you need to skip Melk Abbey in favor of St. Florian Monastery
Stift Sankt Florian (St. Florian Monastery) is a stunning monastery located in the town of Sankt Florian. This stunning monastery was first founded in the 9th century and it is the largest monastery in Upper Austria. Although most people head to Melk Abbey for baroque architecture and frescos, St. Florian is a less crowded alternative…
How to buy Westvleteren 12 beer, the best beer in the world at the source, at the Westvleteren brewery
Dreaming of drinking the best beer in the world, Westvleteren 12? The only legal way to buy Westvleteren beer is at the abbey itself. Keep reading for information about the Westvleteren trappist beers, how to buy Westveleteren beer legally, and what it’s like going to the Westvleteren Brewery.
Where to find the best breakfast and brunch in the Hague by a resident
Is it weird that I consider breakfast a very important food group? Maybe it’s my American upbringing, but I am a huge fan of breakfast and brunch. This post is about the best brunch/breakfast cafes in the Hague by one very biased American couple living in the Hague. I hope you get very hungry while…
Our experience celebrating New Year’s Eve in Russia
One of the most unique experiences that I had this year was ringing in the new year in Russia. For a bit of context, my friend Nikita invited us to join his family for an intimate New Year’s celebration at his uncle’s house. I don’t expect that everyone will have our experience, but I’m experimenting a…