Having lived in Riga for a few years, I’ve tried my fair share of the city’s restaurants. Some became fast favorites to which I return again and again, while others make for a nice splurge on special occasions. The following are what I feel to be the best restaurants in Riga. Yes, a few of them can be expensive depending on what you […]
Restaurants and Cafes
The Best Places to Eat in Paris
Paris is known as one of the world’s best food cities for good reason. It has over 400 restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide, and 20 of those have two or more stars. Of course, some require reservations six months in advance and you might have to sell a kidney to afford the bill. But […]
72 Hours in Brussels, Belgium
A winter trip to Brussels wasn’t in my original Europe travel plan. Having previously spent a few days in the Belgian capital in 2007, I wanted to focus on other new-to-me destinations, preferably farther south. But search as I might, flights to Barcelona just didn’t match up with my travel dates. So I took a […]
The Best Cafes in Riga
One thing that continually impresses me about Riga is its well-developed cafe scene. First-time visitors to the city might be surprised to find expertly-brewed coffee, delectable pastries, and free WiFi at nearly every turn. Many cafes offer affordable business lunch sets of two or three courses for less than 10 euros, without sacrificing quality. But […]
The Best Meals We Ate in Istanbul
When documenting my travels for this blog, I don’t usually start with the food enjoyed on each trip. But it’s not every day I go to Istanbul and feast on all manner of Turkish delights. This was my very first trip to Turkey, although I had previously sampled the cuisine (in Shanghai, of all places). As […]