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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.

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

Disclaimer: I was invited to join the tour by New York Ghosts. There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a …
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 …
New York City: Wine and bites at La Farine

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Disclaimer: My visit was by invitation from La Farine. All opinions are my own. The Upper West Side is full of cute little gems, and one of them is La …
New York City: Ramen and Cocktails at NR

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It was a dark and rainy night, and Steve and I were in the mood for some serious comfort food. We ended up at NR on the Upper East Side. …
London: Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason – The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On our last trip to London, Steve and I had afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. The legendary Piccadilly department store, known for fine foods, teas and luxury goods, has …
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 …
NYC: My Guide to Ice Cream, Gelato & Soft Serve

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When it comes to ice cream, soft serve, and gelato, New York City is at the very forefront. We’re talking fish-shaped ice cream cones, mochi toppings, and mind-blowing flavor combinations, …
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 …
Tokyo: Sushi Zanmai Honten in Tsukiji

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

On a previous trip to Tokyo, I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend of mine, Rieko. We first met almost 10 years ago, when I did …
New York City: See No Evil – Pizza at the Subway Station

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One night, before heading to a Broadway show, Steve and I stopped by See No Evil, a tiny pizza restaurant tucked away below street level, inside the 50th Street subway …
NYC: Ess-a-Bagel – The Grand Opening of the FiDi Location

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I was invited to the Grand Opening of the Ess-a-Bagel FiDi location as a guest. All opinions are my own (and Steve’s, for this particular post) If you ever wondered …
Bangkok Guide: Boat Noodle Alley

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Tucked away behind the hectic roundabout at Victory Monument is one of Bangkok’s most iconic noodle spots: Boat Noodle Alley. This narrow stretch of canal-side eateries is where you go …
Paris: Bistrot d’Henri – Classic French Bistro Vibes and a Really Good Chocolate Mousse

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We had just arrived in Paris, and after checking in at the hotel and taking a quick shower, we headed out to find dinner. No reservations, no plan—just a vague …
Bangkok: Mae Varee – Mango and sticky rice

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The mango season in Thailand peaks from April to June, and although you can get mango all year round, it is during this time of the year that they taste …
Driving in Los Angeles – Renting a car

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Los Angeles is a very large city and most people are surprised by the distances. There is no real city center as we are used to in Denmark, nor any pedestrian …
Las Vegas: Ramen and Recovery – Lunch at Momofuku

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

After a night out in Vegas, some people crave fast food, but for me, ramen is the ultimate hangover fix. That’s how Tina and I ended up at Momofuku inside …
NYC: Bagel Picnic in Central Park

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Last weekend, the weather was absolutely amazing in New York City, so we ended up going for a picnic in Central Park both Friday and Saturday. When you’re planning a …

Bangkok: Khao Tom (rice soup) at Lao Tee

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I arrived in Bangkok late, and by the time I made it into the city and checked into my hotel, dinner time had long passed. My hotel was on a …
Tokyo: Akiba Bay Hotel – A women-only capsule hotel

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Last time I was in Tokyo, I stayed at Akiba Bay Hotel, which is a new capsule hotel, just a short walk from Akihabara Station. You are not allowed to …
Bangkok: Riva Arun – A boutique hotel by the river

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

// Sponsored post – In collaboration with Riva Arun // If you’re looking for a quiet, beautiful place to stay right by the water in Bangkok, you’ll love Riva Arun. …
What we ate in Paris – Highlights from a very tasty trip

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve and I were in Paris earlier this month and ate our way through the city, one delicious meal at a time. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a …
Paris: Opium La Cabane – Oysters and Pink Shrimp

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Right around the corner from where we stayed in Paris, we found this tiny oyster bar called Opium La Cabane. Fresh oysters were piled up on display in a chilled …
Jeju Island: Hallasan for beginners

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We came to Jeju for beach life and relaxation, but after arriving, it didn’t take long before we decided that of course we also had to get to the summit …
London: Polpo – A Venetian Bàcaro in Soho

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Steve and I were in London, I took him to Polpo in Soho, and I couldn’t believe it had been twelve years since my last visit. I thought maybe …
Italy: Wine Through a Hole in the Wall – The Wine Windows of Florence

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The wine windows buchette del vino have been part of Florence’s cityscape since the 1500s. Back then, local wine producers used them to sell wine directly to customers, cutting out …
NYC: Dinner at Dirt Candy – A Vegetable Restaurant

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Dirt Candy is one of the most interesting vegetarian restaurants I’ve been to. The food isn’t just plant-based—it’s beautiful, creative, and genuinely delicious. I had been for brunch back when …
Smør – A Taste of Denmark in East Village

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

For years, I’ve been complaining about the lack of good Danish casual restaurants in NYC. Yes, there are a few places serving Nordic food, but they tend to lean more …
Umeboshi – Sour, salty and simply irresistible

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Japanese ume-fruit is a kind of plum or apricot that is pickled with sea salt and eaten as a sour, salty snack, umeboshi. The first time I tried umeboshi …
Hong Kong style breakfast at Cross Cafe

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Nearby the hotel in Hong Kong was a really nice cafe, Cross Cafe. I went there for breakfast and had a set menu with macaroni soup with ham (or spam), …

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