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: 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 …
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, …

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