I’m a snob about a lot of things - bourbon, coffee, Mexican food, etc. - but beer has never been one of them. I’m the kind of person who has a few beers they like, and those are my go-tos. So when we decided visit Belgium, I thought "Oh … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Belgian Beer & Where to Drink Beer in Belgium
City Trips
The Best Hostel in Antwerp, Belgium
There are many different kinds of hostels: some hostels feel like college dorms; some feel like futuristic pod-homes; some feel like mountain sanctuaries; a few even feel a bit like hostel summer camp. Every budget traveler has their favorite "type" … [Read more...] about The Best Hostel in Antwerp, Belgium
10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter
Bremen, Germany is a German fairytale town we'd actually never heard of before we began planning our trip to Europe. It's a bit off-the-beaten path, and you won't find it on most "where to visit in Germany" lists. We decided to visit the medieval … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter
Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour
Every time we travel to a new place, we like to find a food tour to help us learn about its culture and history. The Brussels All-In Discovery Tour is exactly what it sounds like: a full, complete, comprehensive Brussels walking tour that covers its … [Read more...] about Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour
How to See 2 Copenhagen Castles on a Day Trip from Copenhagen
Fairytale castles topped our list of must-see places in Europe in winter. We imagined snow-topped spires and icy moats sparkling with Christmas lights. And any other year, we probably would’ve gotten our wish - it just so happened that this year, it … [Read more...] about How to See 2 Copenhagen Castles on a Day Trip from Copenhagen
6 Traditional Danish Christmas Foods to Eat in Copenhagen in Winter
Winter in Copenhagen, Denmark is a Christmas dream: hearty stews, warm spiced wine, crackling roasts, and festive Christmas Markets cover the city. Danish food is at its best during Jul, aka Danish Christmas. From sweet pickled herring to apple … [Read more...] about 6 Traditional Danish Christmas Foods to Eat in Copenhagen in Winter
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San Francisco: A Local’s Guide
We may have packed up all of our belongings and left to go traveling, but we left our hearts in San Francisco... so we came back after our year-long honeymoon! Over the 12 years we lived in the Bay Area, we amassed a wealth of knowledge about what to … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San Francisco: A Local’s Guide
12 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide
Louisville, Kentucky is the city where I was born and raised, and although I’ve traveled all over the world, I’ve never found anywhere quite as special. Louisville is more than just a world-class city brimming with art, culture, food, bourbon, … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide
How To: Self-Guided City Tour of Medellin, Colombia for Under $5
Medellin, Colombia is a beautiful city with a brutal history. Behind the red brick buildings of Medellin, against the backdrop of the lush green hills, lies a sinister past. Medellin is one of the very few places that we were actually nervous to … [Read more...] about How To: Self-Guided City Tour of Medellin, Colombia for Under $5