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.

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 …
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 …
From New York City to Fort Lee: The Bus Over George Washington Bridge

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I go to Fort Lee to meet up with Ale, I almost always take the little bus from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Ale calls it The Mexican …
New York City: The Original Nathan’s on Coney Island

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I were on a day trip to Coney Island, and on the way from the subway station down to the beach and the amusement park, we passed the …
Free Things to Do in New York City – My Favorite Picks

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

New York might be one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend money every time you leave the hotel. …
New York City: Luka’s Joy – New Slider Shop in Koreatown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Right in the heart of Koreatown, inside the bustling Food Gallery 32, you’ll find Luka’s Joy, a brand-new slider shop with big plans. Food Gallery 32 is a lively Korean …

A Slice of New York: The Pizza Lowdown

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Pizza in New York is more than just fast food. It’s tradition, culture, and a slice of daily life. It’s something you grab on your lunch break, on your way …
Dining Out in New York City – An Introduction

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

New York is one of the best cities in the world for eating out. You’ll find food from just about every corner of the globe, and whether you’re into casual …
New York City: Lemongrass – Good Thai food in Brooklyn

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Earlier this week, I met up with April for dinner at Lemongrass. Right before we were supposed to meet, the skies opened up and it started pouring. I made the …
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 …
New York City: Fresh Oysters from Whole Foods

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Every Friday, Whole Foods has a special oyster deal, $12 for 12 oysters for Prime members. You can mix and match, try different kinds, and at most stores they’ll shuck …
French Restaurant Week in New York City

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

French Restaurant Week in New York City is back, and if you’re a fan of French food (who isn’t?), this is the time to eat your way through the city’s …
New York City: Le Petit Village – French Restaurant in West Village

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Le Petit Village is a cozy French restaurant tucked away in a charming old building in West Village. You’ll find outdoor tables lining the sidewalk, perfect for a summer evening, …
New York City: Soufflé Pancakes at Fluffy Fluffy

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The first time I tried soufflé pancakes was in Tokyo back in 2017. It was the hot new thing at the time, and I was convinced those jiggly clouds of …
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 …
New York City: Ghost Tour in Greenwich Village

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a little too low, as Steve and I made our way to Washington …

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