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.

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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Korea: Patbingsu at Cafe Dal in Jeonju Hanok Village

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Ella and I visited Jeonju Hanok Village, we came across a small café right in the middle of the village. It was one of those blazing hot summer days, …
My Guide to Barbecue in Kansas City

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in Kansas City, it’s barbecue. Kansas City barbecue stands out from the rest of the country, both in flavor and in how it’s …
An Introduction to Thai Food

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Thai food is one of my absolute favorites. It’s all about balance—sweet, salty, sour, and spicy, perfectly layered so nothing ever feels flat or boring. Even the simplest dishes somehow …
SAS: Upgraded – Good morning from seat 2F

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

My flight from Stavanger left at 6:25am, and since I had checked baggage, I needed to be at the airport at least an hour before departure. The hotel breakfast didn’t …

Seattle: Inside Passage – Amazing Cocktails

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Steve and I were in Seattle, we met up with Sylvan (an old friend from Sweden) and his girlfriend for drinks at Inside Passage which is a tiny bar …
Norway: An Evening in Farsund – Scallops and White Wine

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The other evening, AC and Kristian had me over for scallops and white wine. They live right down by the fjord, so Kristian just threw on his wetsuit and picked …
Japan – Hamamatsu Unagi Pie (eel pie)

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When my friend Rieko from Japan came to visit, she brought a bunch of fun gifts. Among the more exotic were a pack of Baby Foot (which hadn’t made it …
Cuba: A trip to Havana

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m not always the fastest, when it comes to transforming my trips into blog posts, but this post about Cuba must be an all-time slow. Are you ready? Back in …
Norway: My Guide to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) – All you need to know

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

AC and I left Stavanger early one September morning, heading out toward Preikestolen. We stopped by a kiosk in town to stock up—Kvikk Lunsj (Norwegian chocolate wafer, kind of like …
Street Food in Thailand: Khanom Krok – Little Coconut Pancakes

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Khanom Krok are little Thai coconut pancakes with crispy edges and a soft, creamy center. They’re made in heavy cast iron pans with round wells, kind of like the Danish …
Recipe: Burmese Banana and Coconut Wraps

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Burmese Banana Coconut Wraps are one of my favorite sweet treats from Tea Garden in Mae Sot. In Myanmar, the wraps with banana and coconut are typically enjoyed after …
Review: Noble Smoke – Really Good Barbecue in Charlotte, NC

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve was on a work trip to Charlotte, and managed to squeeze in a visit to Noble Smoke, a place known for excellent barbecue. He was lucky and got invited …
London: Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason – The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On our last trip to London, Steve and I went for afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. The legendary Piccadilly department store is known for fine foods, teas and luxury …
Bangkok: Afternoon tea at Authors’ Lounge – Mandarin Oriental

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Afternoon tea at the Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok is one of those things you should try at least once in your life. It’s a step away from …
Tokyo: Afternoon tea at TwentyEight – Conrad

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One afternoon, I met up with Rieko for tea at TwentyEight, the bar and lounge on the 28th floor of the Conrad Tokyo. Everything is cute in Japan and afternoon …
Hong Kong: Crystal Jade at the Airport – Lamian and Xiao Long Bao

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I always make a stop at Crystal Jade at Hong Kong Airport right after landing. It’s right there after baggage claim, so it is impossible to miss, and after a …

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