Pastis used to be one of my favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in New York City, but then it closed and I thought it had shut down for good. …
Travel
-
-
Kin Ramen popped up on my radar, when I was browsing GoogleMaps, looking for a good place for ramen on a Friday night. In New York, most ramen shops are …
-
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 …
-
After my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when I’m in that area. Not so much because …
-
Morning coffee at Tea Garden in Mae Sot is such a nice experience. The cafe is tucked away, just off the busy Intharakiri Road, and the small tables in the …
-
I’m often asked where to go for dinner in New York City, so I thought I would put together a list with some of my favorite restaurants. You’ll find options …
-
Excuse My French is a charming French tapas bar with really nice food. You know, one of those places you would love to have just around the corner from where …
-
Around Easter, the kids in Denmark make letters with rhymes and riddles, so-called “gækkebreve”. The letter itself is a piece of white paper, artfully cut, and often resembling a snowflake …
-
I’m often asked which beauty salons I would recommend in New York, so I thought I’d write a post once and for all, gathering the salons I usually visit when …
-
For quite a while, I thought mochi donuts were just an overrated fad and I wondered what was the purpose of mixing two concepts that were completely fine on their …
-
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is located in the Bronx, New York City. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned botanical gardens in the …
-
When I’m in Ubud I always try to book at least a couple of days at Praety Homestay. It’s a beautiful guesthouse surrounded by lots of greenery, and the breakfast, …
-
I think we can all agree that dim sum is nicest, when you can order many different kinds of small dishes to try, so even though I love dim sum, …
-
Leah and I are on a Thai food roll, and our latest find is Fish Cheeks on Bond Street. It was a friend of Leah who suggested that we tried …
-
I found Momosan by pure coincidence, when the peak of my ramen cravings happened to coincide with me, just walking by the ramen restaurant on Lexington. At first glance, Momosan …
-
Belga is a Belgian rooftop bar and brasserie located on the 32nd floor at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. It’s a great place for beer and moules frites, combining a fairly causal …
-
Ichiran is a popular Japanese ramen restaurant chain, known for tonkotsu ramen. They’ve been present in New York City since 2016, and today they have branches in Brooklyn, Times Square …
-
Aspro Alogo is a tiny, family-owned restaurant nestled in the heart of Athens. I first dined there over 20 years ago and thought I’d share that story with you. If …
-
The Danish pastry in Denmark actually originates from Austria and was brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers mid-1800, which explains the Danish word for Danish pastry, Wienerbrød, which translates to …
-
When Ella and I were visiting Jeonju Hanok village, we sat down for a refreshing bingsu treat at Cafe Dal, a cute little cafe in the heart of the historical …
-
Park Slope in Brooklyn has a great selection of restaurants, so when Sue and I were planning our night out, we decided to go to Haenyeo, which is one of …
-
Fresh! is a cute little spa in Ubud. The spa specializes in natural treatments and skin solutions, attracting a loyal crowd of those interested in holistic wellness and natural beauty …
-
Rung Rueang has been my favorite noodle shop ever since my first visit more than 10 years ago. It was my friend Annie, who told me about Rung Rueang, when …
-
When it comes to food, Nepal is particularly known for momos, which are steamed or fried (kothe/kothey) dumplings, typically filled with minced meat. It is a cheap and delicious snack, …