As you can probably tell, we LOVE Italian food. We’re currently writing this post from Nepal eating Italian food… guilty (dal bhat is good, but pizza is better). It’s my favorite type of food after Japanese, of course. Carbs, carbs, and more carbs (this is why I’ll never have a 6-pack). As much as I …
We were abruptly hurried out of our hotel at 6:27 AM on Sunday morning after discovering that the bus from Pokhara to Chitwan was scheduled to depart at 6:30 AM (we were originally told 7:00 AM). We jumped in a cab and zipped through traffic to the bus station. Luckily, the bus was waiting for …
Where do I get my best travel inspiration? Instagram, of course. I fell into Instagram black hole one day and came across a photo of a Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park. I quickly researched the park and discovered that you can go on safaris to see them! Safaris in India? How did I not …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most well-known and iconic architectural masterpieces. It’s also the world’s greatest symbol of love, built in memory of Shah Jahan’s (favorite) wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Reality We met our main guide for the trip, Nirmal, and …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Ever since Chef’s Table came out with its first episode on Massimo Bottura, there’s been a ton of hype around Osteria Francescana. So last year, we planned to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary with a trip to Emilia Romagna and dinner at Francescana. However, right …
If Chef’s Table has taught me anything, it’s that great food comes from great ingredients. So, we went straight to the source in Emilia Romagna (“the Breadbasket of Italy”) and visited the producers of the region’s most famous foods: Parmigiano Reggiano, Culatello di Zibello, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Parmigiano Reggiano: CiaoLatte The …
My Love for SPG My love for the Starwood Preferred Guest program runs deep. I became a diehard SPG fan through my early career as a management consultant. During that time, I picked up some “tricks of the trade,” including some pretty crazy ways to get points, status, and awards:
For our last stop in Europe, we flew from Krakow to Milan for less than $50 per person on Ryanair. We picked up our rental car and drove the 2.5 hours to our hotel, Relais Villa Vittoria, in Laglio, located on Lake Como’s western shore.
We happened to save the best for last and ended our Nordic tour in Copenhagen, Denmark (thanks for the recs Ariel, Jacob, Jonah, and Emma!). After checking into our Airbnb, we ate breakfast at Grød’s trendy porridge bar and got cappuccinos at Coffee Collective in Torvehallerne. Not just your average supermarket, Torvehallerne is a gourmet …
Following our misadventures in cruising, we arrived in Helsinki on a rainy day and hopped on City Bikes (backpacks and all), cursing our way to the city center. Helsinki gave us an Eastern European vibe that we did not find in the other Scandinavian cities we visited. We could sense the heavy influence from neighboring …