Growing up, my birthday tradition differed from that of most American boys. For many of my friends, birthdays meant a chocolate cake and a trip to Chuck-E-Cheese or a laser tag game. For me, it was a tarte aux framboises with DIY birthday candles and a visit to the Paris taxidermy shop, Deyrolle. Paris entered […]
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The 6 Best Bars in Paris for Any Night of the Week
The Paris cocktail scene has come into its own in recent years, and many of the city’s best bars are now considered some of the best in the world. Although not traditionally a part of French culture, with so many young Parisians swapping their after-work red wine for a craft cocktail, a trip to Paris […]
Rome Then & Now: The Evolution of Rome’s Delis
It’s hard to avoid stumbling upon Rome’s delis when you visit the Eternal City. With their vintage signage, artful window displays and an alluring odor of fresh cheese that greets you the second you step inside, Rome’s delis are an enduring part of the city’s cultural and culinary heritage. Not to mention, they’re one of […]
10 Ways to Know You’re Completely Obsessed with Rome
Roma. Caput Mundi. Romanitas. Modern day Romanitas requires and reflects the same kind of virtues that Romans valued a few thousand years ago, and we’re guessing you’ve made them a part of your life, too. You probably find yourself having to explain to your less Rome-obsessed pals what it means to be Roman. Things like […]
A Love Letter to Rome, My Home
Traveling, experiencing the world, understanding different cultures—they’re some of the most beautiful things in life. But the thrill of traveling always seems to overshadow the less acknowledged beauty of going home. After growing up and living in seven cities across the globe, I know this to be true. When we were just children, my grandfather […]
The 5 Best REAL Carbonaras in Rome That Italians Love
As we say here in Rome: it’s never too cold to eat gelato, and never too hot to eat carbonara. Compared to Rome’s other pasta classics, pasta alla carbonara is the new dish on the block. No trace of it can be found before the 1950s, but in these few years it has become, perhaps, […]
The 10 Best Restaurants in Rome That No Trip Would Be Complete Without
Choosing a restaurant in the Eternal City can be overwhelming. The sheer number makes it difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff, but those who can, will discover the kinds of restaurants that make you want to uproot your whole life and move to Rome. We’ve put together a list of our favorites in […]
Shopping for Foodies: Your Guide to Grocery Stores in Seville
Learn all about the different types of gourmet grocery stores in Seville (and what to buy there!), in our guide to shopping for foodies. We all know that the best souvenirs are the ones you can eat (or drink). But there’s a problem – there’s just too much choice. Going grocery shopping in Seville can […]
Star-Studded Dining: Top Michelin Restaurants in San Sebastian
Here in San Sebastian, we’re pretty proud of our city’s status as a must-visit foodie destination—but what sets our gastronomy apart? After all, Spain in general is full of culinary delights and delicious destinations—you can’t really go wrong no matter where you visit! What sets San Sebastian’s food scene apart, though, is its unrivaled collection […]
Spain for Everyone: The Solo Traveler’s Guide to Spain
You don’t need a travel companion to make the most of visiting a new place! Solo travel may seem intimidating at first, but many who have put themselves out there to try it agree that it can be incredibly rewarding. You have the responsibility of figuring things out for yourself, but you also have more […]