Before traveling to Stockholm, my experience with Swedish cuisine was limited to the meatballs at Ikea. Tasty as those may be, I knew the country had more to offer. Having now made two trips to Stockholm, I’ve had plenty of time to explore the city’s dining scene. Here are the best restaurants in Stockholm, plus the […]
Destinations
Top Activities to Enjoy in Riga, Latvia this Summer
Latvia may not be as popular a summer destination as, say, Spain or Italy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit. The season here is short and oh so sweet – especially if you know how to take full advantage of the region’s fleeting summer sunshine! Don your sunglasses and SPF and get […]
Discovering Vilnius: Lithuania’s Dynamic Capital
If I asked you to find Vilnius on a map, could you? Before moving to Latvia, I certainly wouldn’t have been able to. I recently explained three times to a friend – who’s French, mind you – that Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and I still don’t think she fully knows where I went […]
10 Highlights of the Louvre
I have a love/hate relationship with the Louvre. The famous museum in Paris has one of the finest collections of art in the world, with nearly 35,000 artifacts on display. It is a living, breathing humanities lesson. But fame comes with a price – the Louvre welcomes nearly 10 million visitors annually from around the globe, […]
16 of the Best Restaurants in Riga, Latvia
Riga might not have any restaurants in the Michelin Guide yet, but I suspect that will soon change. (I was right – the Michelin inspectors came to Riga in 2023!) The city’s chefs continually impress me with their meticulous attention to detail and masterful plating. Latvians take great pride in their work, and it shows. If […]