Travel Blog

Welcome to my travel blog. This is where I share the places I go, the food I eat, and everything in between. I write about the experiences that stay with me long after I’ve unpacked: a view that stops you in your tracks, a local market tucked away on a side street, or just a really good coffee in a new city. Thanks for being here, let’s see where this goes.

Puerto Rico: La Ocho de Sylvia in Luquillo

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We had spent most of the afternoon at Luquillo Beach, and as the sun began to dip, it was time to figure out where to have dinner. Along the main …
Puerto Rico: The Short Ferry Ride from Old San Juan to Cataño

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We had noticed that there was a ferry running from the harbor in Old San Juan to Cataño on the opposite side of San Juan Bay. It felt like an …
Puerto Rico: El Morro – The Fortress at the End of Old San Juan

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

El Morro sits at the far end of Old San Juan and is easy to reach on foot from the historic center. We walked out along the path by the …
Puerto Rico: Catedral Basílica Menor de San Juan Bautista – Inside San Juan’s Oldest Cathedral

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Catedral Basílica Menor de San Juan Bautista sits in the heart of Old San Juan, facing Plaza de Armas. It’s directly across from Cafe Caleta, where we had breakfast, so …
Puerto Rico: Staying in Old San Juan

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We stayed in an Airbnb on Calle San Francisco, right in the heart of Old San Juan, and it turned out to be an excellent base, especially for a first …
San Juan: Breakfast at Cafe Caleta

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We woke up around ten to clear skies and bright sunshine, so we jumped out of bed and headed out to find breakfast. We ended up at Cafe Caleta and …
Puerto Rico: Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas – First meal in San Juan

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Our flight was delayed, so by the time we landed in Puerto Rico it was already dinnertime. After dropping our bags at the Airbnb, we headed straight out into the …
Bangkok: Madam Zabb – Fried rice for lunch in Don Mueang

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The last time I flew out of Don Mueang in Bangkok, I stayed at an airport hotel in a really pleasant neighborhood. Small cafés and local restaurants sat side by …
Seoul: Cotton Candy – A sweet moment in Gangnam

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I was out walking in Gangnam when I came across a food truck selling cotton candy. Not the neat little kind I’m used to back home in Denmark, but giant, …
Ubud: Bebek Bengil – Crispy Duck and Beautiful Surroundings

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Bebek Bengil is something of a classic in Ubud. The restaurant has been around since 1990 and is best known for its Crispy Duck, but duck is clearly their thing, …
Ubud: Meet Mie – The Casual Noodle Spot I Keep Coming Back To

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Meet Mie was right next door to my hotel, and after walking past it several days in a row during my last stay in Ubud, curiosity finally got the better …
Scrapple, Served With Opinions

by Steve Robb

I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania, just outside of Philly, which means I grew up eating scrapple. It showed up on breakfast tables and restaurant menus. When ordering breakfast at …

Sunday Morning in Málaga – Churros at Churrería Rosa

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It was Sunday morning, and we were craving freshly fried churros and a cup of thick hot chocolate. Churrería Rosa was nearby, a small place we’d found online and heard …
Jet Lag When Flying East and West: What to Expect and How to Handle It

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I love to travel, and with my fiancé living on the other side of the Atlantic, a lot of flying back and forth is simply part of my life. I …
Bangkok: Brunch at Gigi Eatery Asoke

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The hotel I was staying at had breakfast included, and it was actually very good, but it was the weekend and I felt like treating myself to a proper brunch. …
Ubud: Chicken in a tree

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I had been to a morning yoga session and was standing outside Yoga Barn, waiting for my motorbike taxi back to the guesthouse, when I suddenly heard a strange, clucking …
Copenhagen: Goldfinch – Late Night Dining with a Party Vibe

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Trine had spotted Goldfinch on Instagram, and even though the only available table was at 10:30 PM, there was no discussion. That was where we were going to eat. The …
Bangkok: Patom – A Calm, Green Hideaway in Thonglor

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I stumbled upon Patom by chance while wandering around Thonglor. The cafe is tucked away down a small side street, surrounded by a lush green garden, and you barely notice …
NJ: Cheongsu – Korean Afternoon Tea in Fort Lee

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I met up with Ale in Fort Lee, she suggested we go to Cheongsu, a Korean cafe she was convinced I would like. It didn’t take long to see …
Kampot Pepper – Cambodia’s Famous Pepper

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Kampot pepper is an exclusive variety grown in Kampot Province in southern Cambodia. Known for its complex flavor and beautiful color, it is celebrated by chefs and food lovers around …
Copenhagen: Christmas in Tivoli – A late night visit

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Trine and I were in Copenhagen earlier this month, we visited Christmas in Tivoli on our way back to the hotel after a Korean BBQ dinner in Nordhavn. It …
Japan: Kusa Mochi – Green Springtime Mochi

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Kusa Mochi are green mochi filled with anko, sweet red bean paste. The vibrant green color comes from yomogi, Japanese mugwort, which is mixed directly into the dough. Yomogi is …
Málaga in December – The Christmas Light and Sound Show at Calle Larios

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Calle Larios is impossible to miss when you’re in Málaga. The wide pedestrian street runs straight from the harbor into the historic center and works as the city’s natural meeting …
An evening walk in Ronda – Puente Nuevo and Puente Viejo

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

People eat late in Spain, so before it was time for dinner, Steve, my mom, and I went for a short evening walk around Ronda. We started by crossing the …

Malaga: Mesón Ibérico – Great evening, great tapas

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was in Malaga with Trine and her friends, we more or less stumbled into Mesón Ibérico by accident. It was dinner time, the tiny tapas bar was completely …
First lunch in Ronda – Paella at La Piconera

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

La Piconera in Ronda was the very first place we ate after arriving in town in the middle of the night. It was lunchtime the next day, and even though …
A Visit to the Bullring in Ronda – Plaza de Toros

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After a late breakfast on the balcony, where we sat longer than planned with our coffee and the view of the gorge, we finally headed out to explore Ronda. The …
Good morning, Ronda

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We arrived in Ronda in the middle of the night, so the first real day started at a very relaxed pace. Steve had flown in from the US and was …
My Guide to Spanish Tapas – the ones you have to try

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I love tapas and that wonderful way of eating where you meet over a glass of wine and a few small dishes, and suddenly hours have passed without anyone noticing. …
Media: Dinner at La Belle Epoque – a cozy French bistro

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

La Belle Epoque is a wonderful French bistro in Media. Steve and I had dinner there the other day, and we came straight from yoga, so it took us a …
Copenhagen: La Glace – Sportskage and Hot Chocolate

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Trine and I had been talking about going to La Glace for ages, and on a Sunday afternoon earlier this year we finally made it happen. You can feel the …
Denmark: Oyster Safari at the Wadden Sea

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One November morning, my mom and I set off for the Wadden Sea. We had signed up for an oyster safari with Marksture, a local operator that really knows the …
My Guide to Hiking Hallasan – South Korea’s Highest Mountain

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Hallasan rises from the center of Jeju Island like a sleeping giant. It’s South Korea’s tallest mountain at 6388ft /1947m above sea level, a long-dormant volcano draped in forest, lava …
San Francisco: Lands End – Where the City Meets the Sea

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It was one of Steve’s friends who suggested that we visit Lands End, and it turned out to be a great tip. Lands End is tucked away at the northwestern …
Delco: Dinner at Teca – Newtown Square

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It had been a long day, and we were fully prepared to just go home and make a quick bowl of noodle soup. But then Steve suggested we go to …
Cambodia: Fresh lotus seeds – A tasty snack from the market

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One day, Linda brought a bag of fresh lotus seeds from the market. She showed me how to peel off the thin, rubbery skin to reveal the firm, white core …

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