Lately, I’ve been obsessing over Vietnamese food. Hard. Between planning our month-long journey through Vietnam, constantly rotating between the two amazing Vietnamese cafes near my house, and making my spring rolls as often as possible, I still can’t get enough of…
Authentic Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles) Recipe
Each time I come home from Bali, I find myself craving one dish: mie goreng. And sure enough, within two weeks of my last return from my favorite island, I just had to have it. And that’s where this mie…
Taking a Day Trip to Kinderdijk, Netherlands
Have you heard of a tiny village in the Netherlands called Kinderdijk? Our guess is not. And truth be told, we hadn’t heard of it either, until we decided to sail through Europe with Viking River Cruises on their Grand European…
One Week in Ubud, Bali: The Only Guide You Need
If you’re spending one week in Ubud, you should know that you are about to experience something truly special. The first time I visited Ubud, I made the mistake of only spending four days there. But such a magical place…
Where to Stay in Oaxaca City, Mexico (via Hotels.com)
Oaxaca City, Mexico is one of those legendary destinations many have heard of, but few have actually traveled to. And that’s because, compared to the likes of Cancún and Cabo San Lucas, Oaxaca is a rather far-flung, intimidating travel destination….
How to Make the Best Bolognese Sauce Ever
It’s no secret that fresh, homemade pasta is one of my favorite things in the entire world. But of course, the pasta is only half of the equation. The other half is the sauce. And I believe that when you…
Ubud Foodie Guide: The Best Healthy Eats in Ubud, Bali
Oh, Ubud. I love you for so many reasons. But I especially love that you make healthy vegetarian and vegan eating so easy and approachable — and most importantly, so damn delicious. If you’ve never been to Ubud, Bali before,…
Hiking Bali’s Mount Batur at Sunrise: A Must-Do!
At 2 am, my iPhone alarm blared. I’ve never gotten up this early for anything, I thought. In 30 minutes, our driver would arrive, which meant only one thing: no time to hit the snooze button. Who, in their right mind,…
20 Secrets to Always Booking the Cheapest Flight Possible
Our readers, friends, and family always want to know one thing: how to find the cheapest flights. So today, I’m going to break it down for you. No doubt, booking flights is one of my favorite things to do. I…
10 Reasons to Book a Trip to Norway’s Oslo Region Right Now
It’s no secret that I absolutely love Norway. By far, it’s one of the most beautiful, adventure-packed countries I’ve visited. Throughout Norway, endless forests, snow-capped mountains, picture-perfect fjords, and shining seas all set the scene for an active outdoor vacation. Meanwhile Norway’s…
The Quintessential Guide to Two Days in Bruges, Belgium
If you’re planning to spend two days in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, then you better prepare yourself for a wonderful whirlwind experience! This medieval city may be small, but it’s packed with everything you’d want from city break in Belgium: incredibly old…
My Signature Indian Chicken Curry with Carrots, Sweet Potatoes & Raisins
For those who don’t know, Indian cuisine is my absolute favorite, and if I were to have one signature dish, my Indian chicken curry recipe would probably be it. For years, I’ve kept this recipe completely under wraps. But since we’ve had such…
