You know what I loved most about Reykjavik, and Iceland in general? That it was unlike any other destination I had ever been to. There was no city or country to compare it to in my mind. It effortlessly blended the casualness of a village with big-city know-how. Given...
If you've been following me on here or my social media channels, it should come as no surprise when I say that Detroit is one of my new favorite cities in the United States. The Motor City is one of the most unassuming, yet fantastically charming cities. At every...
Authentic. Unpretentious. Fresh. Non-saucy. No California rolls. I'm a sushi purist. I love a good fusion restaurant, but when it comes to sushi: the simpler, the better. I find that sushi nirvana happens when there's a perfect marriage of art and science. Some of the...
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In late May/early June, I was in the Texan capital, Austin to visit a few friends. It was my first time in Texas, well at least, beyond its airports. After 5 days in the City of the Violet Crown, I was impressed -- it's a tech-driven commercial hub that is slated to...
A new year. A new series. I'm introducing EAT, PLAY, STAY this year as an ongoing series that highlights destinations around the world and offers my itinerary for the trip, giving you information on where and what to eat, where to play and what to see/do, and where to...
The Brits have masterfully perfected the art of tea, weaving it into the daily cultural fabric of British society and establishing it as an iconic cultural institution. In recent years, thanks to its diverse demographics, serious coffee culture has surged in London,...
are sitting fresh, hot, and pretty for you at M&M Donuts, a little gem nestled in Anaheim, moments away from Disneyland. The donuts are temples of calories, but it's ok to reward yourself every now and then. And when the dessert tastes THIS good, it makes it all...
In recent years, Los Angeles has experienced a juice revolution in that juice bars offering freshly pressed veggie and fruit concoctions are springing up like ninjas all over the city. Whether you like the taste or you’re simply drinking for your health, there’s no...
Deconstructed! is a new series of posts that breaks down select urban centers by their individual areas and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, bars, landmarks, insider's tips, and hidden gems for each. Stemming from the kinds of questions I often...
One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in...? While I'm happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I learned, the best way to get up close and personal with a country's food is...
Deconstructed! is a new series of posts that breaks down select urban centers by their individual areas and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, bars, landmarks, insider's tips, and hidden gems for each. Stemming from the kinds of questions I often receive,...
One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in...? While I'm happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I learned, the best way to get up close and personal with a country's food is...