A curated guide to the best restaurants in Milan, Italy, worth planning your trip around. Milan’s dining scene is one of those rare urban pleasures that's both effortlessly stylish and endlessly varied. You’ve got the classics—those no-nonsense Milanese institutions serving saffron-stained risotti and perfectly crisp cotoletta.[...]
Searching for the best bars in Milan? From timeless institutions to cool, contemporary standouts, here’s where aperitivo truly comes alive in the city. Aperitivo in Milan isn’t a trend, or a marketing hook, or something you squeeze in “if there’s time.” It’s a fully respected, almost daily evening ritual, observed with the[...]
From wanderlust to cozy corners — this holiday gift guide gathers the season’s most inspired finds, handpicked with style and soul. This year I've finally managed to get around to doing a holiday gift guide. I sat down to pull together the things I’ve been bookmarking all season — the pieces I’m actively gifting to friends,[...]
My ultimate winter packing list to stay warm, stylish, and perfectly prepared for cold-weather travel. When winter travel is involved, packing smart makes all the difference. Cold-weather destinations—whether a snow-dusted city in Europe, a mountain town in North America, or a quiet countryside stay—tend to demand a bit more inten[...]
Planning a day trip to the Kinderdijk windmills? This is your complete guide to planning the perfect day trip to Kinderdijk and everything you need to know. Tucked into the marshy lowlands between Rotterdam and Dordrecht, Kinderdijk is one of those places that feels almost unreal at first—nineteen historic windmills reflected in st[...]
Your ultimate list of winter vacation ideas that don’t require skis—just good taste, warm layers, and a love of the season. If, like me, you don’t ski but are still very much committed to making the most of the winter travel season, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent the last few years quietly opting out of the slope cult[...]
A quick, curated guide to the best restaurants in Antigua Guatemala, plus the bars you need to visit. Antigua Guatemala has undergone its own shift in recent years. Once known mainly for its colonial charm and volcanic views, the city has quietly grown into one of the most interesting dining destinations in Central America. The fo[...]
A curated guide to the best restaurants in Rotterdam, worth planning your meals around, plus all the best cafes and bars. Rotterdam has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Once known primarily as Europe’s busiest port, the city has evolved into a cultural and culinary destination in its own right, shaped by diversity, b[...]
Discover where to stay in Rotterdam, from design-forward boutiques to stylish waterfront escapes. Rotterdam is one of those cities where each neighborhood has its own personality, and you really feel it when you’re staying there. The center is busy and convenient, the waterfront districts are full of modern architecture and skyline[...]
Modern, creative, and a little rebellious—Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ coolest city to explore right now. These are the best things to do in Rotterdam. Rotterdam isn’t your typical Dutch city—and that’s exactly what makes it so interesting. Forget the narrow canals and 17th-century facades; here, it’s all about futuristi[...]