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.

New York City: Rib No. 7 – Korean BBQ and After BBQ Fried Rice

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It was Friday night in New York City, and we didn’t have a reservation. I had mixed up the days and accidentally booked Osamil for Saturday instead of Friday. After …
New York City: Raccoons in Central Park

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I were out for an evening walk in Central Park when we suddenly spotted a raccoon emerging from the bushes a bit further up the path with her …
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 …
New York City: My Guide to the Village Halloween Parade

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Halloween in New York City is something special. The city goes all in with spooky decorations, elaborate costumes, and themed parties everywhere. But the biggest and most iconic of them …
New York: Pumpkin Shopping at Fishkill Farms

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Instead of taking the easy route and picking up a pumpkin at Whole Foods, Steve and I decided to make an outing of it. We got in the car and …
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 …
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 …
My Guide to Swiss Fondue – Melted Cheese and Alpine Comfort

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When snow starts falling over the Alps and the cold really settles in, there’s hardly anything more Swiss than gathering around a steaming pot of fondue. It’s a tradition that …
NYC: Hay Hay Roasted in Chinatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On one of our food adventures in Chinatown, we passed by Hay Hay Roasted. It looked so good that even though we were already full, we decided to go in. …
Breakfast at Taqueria Bahia in San Rafael

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Last month we went to a wedding in San Rafael, which is a charming little town about 30 minutes north of San Francisco. We stayed at the AC Hotel, which …
California: Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Of all the wineries we visited in Sonoma, Gundlach Bundschu was by far my favorite. The winery was founded in 1858 by German immigrant Jacob Gundlach and has remained in …
Philadelphia: Roast Pork Sandwich at Geno’s Steaks in the Airport

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Before our flight to San Francisco, Steve and I shared a sandwich at the airport from Geno’s Steaks, the legendary cheesesteak spot in Philadelphia. Most people come for the cheesesteak, …

London: A Wonderful Stay at St. Ermin’s Hotel

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Steve and I were in London earlier this year, we stayed at St. Ermin’s Hotel and had a wonderful time. The location is spot-on for sightseeing. It’s in Westminster, …
NYC: Soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai on Bowery

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Before Din Tai Fung came to town, Joe’s Shanghai was where you went when the soup dumpling craving hit. The original Chinatown location was on Pell Street, but in late …
Seattle: Lemon Cucumbers, Fresh from the Market

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

At the University District Farmers Market we stopped at a stall selling lemon cucumbers, and after a good look at the quirky little orbs, curiosity won. We brought a couple …
Norway: A day trip to Hidra and lunch at Isbua

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On a sunny Sunday in late August, April and I went on a day trip to Hidra, where we had lunch at Isbua in Kirkehamn. Isbua is a well-known restaurant …
Flekkefjord: Skolekjeks – A Local Specialty

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Skolekjeks is very much a Flekkefjord thing. Outside the town, most people have never even heard of them, but in Flekkefjord they’re almost impossible to avoid. The round, flat breads/cakes/cookies/biscuits …
Dinner at Broken – Stavanger’s New Seafood Gem

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

April was visiting Norway last weekend, and we had such a lovely time together with great weather and lots of good food. On Friday evening, we had dinner at Broken, …
NYC: Dookki – A new Tteokkbokki spot in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I love tteokbokki, so when I was invited to check out Dookki’s new spot in Koreatown, of course I said yes. Dookki is a Korean chain specializing in tteokbokki, those …
New York City: The Bar at Loews Regency

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

A couple of weeks ago, Steve and I stopped by the bar at Loews Regency on Park Avenue. I had been invited to try their non-alcoholic cocktails, but due to …
NYC Guide – How to get around in New York City

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Getting around New York City can feel overwhelming at first. The city is huge, the pace is fast, and the traffic can be painfully slow. Choosing the right way to …
NYC: Tha Phraya – Really good Thai restaurant on the Upper East Side

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It’s Restaurant Week in New York City again, which reminded me that I never got around to writing about my visit to Tha Phraya during last summer’s Restaurant Week. Tha …
Seattle Guide – How to get around

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Seattle is a city of steep hills, long distances, and plenty of water, so how you get around can really shape your trip. This isn’t the kind of place where …
Seattle Guide: Where to stay in Seattle?

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Seattle isn’t a city you wrap up in a weekend, but picking the right neighborhood to stay in gets you halfway there. Public transportation works fine, and many areas are …

New York City: Cod Roe Soondubu at DubuHaus

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I had originally planned to have dinner at Hangawi, but it was restaurant week, and we hadn’t made a reservation. The staff told us the wait would be …
Kansas City: First Stop – Ice Cream at Betty Rae’s

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I landed in Kansas City in the afternoon and drove straight from the airport to Betty Rae’s. I’d read about the place before our trip, and we both …
Arthur Bryant’s – Old School Kansas City Barbecue

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Arthur Bryant’s was the first barbecue spot I tried in Kansas City, and let’s just say it set the bar high. The restaurant has been around since the 1930s and …
My Guide to Food Halls and Food Markets in New York City

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Food halls and markets are now a solid part of the food scene in New York, and one of the best ways to sample just how much the city has …
NYC: Plantshed East Village – Matcha, Portraits, and a Green Escape

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It had been way too long since I last saw Ehsan, so I sent him a quick message on WhatsApp to see how he was doing. He replied that he …
NYC: How to eat a pizza slice like a real New Yorker

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Steve and I had just started dating, we went out for pizza in New York City. I grabbed a slice, moved it over to my plate, and reached for …
New York City: Yoga and Meditation – My Favorite Spots

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

New York is loud, fast, and intense—but there are places where you can get a break from all of it. The city has a solid lineup of yoga and meditation …
New York City: Back at Atoboy – Still Good, Just Not as Great as It Used to Be

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I stopped by Atoboy, which has been one of my longtime NYC favorites, though it had been quite some time since my last visit. Back then, it felt …
Kansas City – Where to stay?

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Kansas City has a charm that’s hard to pin down. The city is split between Missouri and Kansas, but most of the places you’ll want to see are on the …
Seattle: Late pizza dinner at Lupo in Fremont

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After the amazing cocktails at Inside Passage, we headed over to Lupo for a late dinner. I was completely wiped out from jet lag and mostly just sat there, but …
New York City: Roosevelt Island Tram – A Ride with a View

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I have been meaning to take the tram to Roosevelt Island for years, but it wasn’t until this summer that I finally made it happen. There always seems to be …
NYC: My Guide to the Restaurants from SATC – Where to Eat Like Carrie and the Girls

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

If you’re a Sex and the City fan like me, you know that New York City is just as central to the story as Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha.The city …

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