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 […]
Restaurants and Cafes
Where to Eat in Paris – 20 Restaurants to Try Now
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 exceptional café scene. First-time visitors to the city might be surprised to find craft coffee, delectable pastries, and free WIFI at nearly every turn. But with so many outstanding options, how can you choose? After sipping and eating my way across the city, these are […]
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 […]