One of the seven wonders of the world, the Colosseum is the sight to see in Rome…for everyone. You can imagine what that means, lines and crowds. Don’t fret, heed this pro tip: purchase your ticket at the Palatine Hill ticket booth, right across the way from the line cued […]
Monthly Archives: July 2016
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I didn’t take a picture of the exterior, Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada [Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 14, 00186 Roma, Italy] was nondescript in a quiet alleyway. I can’t really remember anything special about the décor inside. There were so many things that aggravated us about this place, at first. It […]
Once in a while I find a special brewery that steals my heart. I’ll admit I’m not a big craft beer drinker, but my partner in crime is and I love supporting local businesses. On Fourth of July we were out riding around the most beautiful American country roads in […]
I can’t stress it enough, I am not exaggerating, this place has changed my life. I found the best ice cream on earth at Battenkill Valley Creamery [691 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865 (which my GPS didn’t take) or Intersection of CR 30 and Joe Bean Rd, Salem NY (which […]
On a sweltering summer day, nothing sounds sweeter than a dip in a secret swimming hole. They’re presently hard to come by, many of my old haunts are off limits, patrolled by police. Recently I was riding around Washington County and came upon a pretty rare and magical unicorn of […]
How I have lived in the Capital Region for almost a decade and evaded the doughboy? I’ll chalk it up to being a picky eater for the first quarter of my life, especially during the time I would have been drinking on Caroline Street. Well, this summer is all about […]
For years my Mom and I have talked about stand-up paddle boarding, but it never materialized. We always ended up renting a kayak instead because it was more comfortable. She came upstate to visit me for some summer fun and I decided it was time to take action. Up the […]
Dangerously yummy, Comfort Kitchen 454 Broadway [Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] is hidden away in the Saratoga Marketplace, a fancy little mall on the downtown main drag. Even before you enter, if you’re a reader you’ll find out that this restaurant has a serious focus on locally sourced ingredients. Their menu […]
Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263-267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands Everyday in Amsterdam we walked past the Westerkerk bell tower, one of the few physical landmarks of the city because it stands high above all else. When the bells would ring I’d find goosebumps on my arms, knowing I was hearing […]
Walking around the streets of Amsterdam can sometimes feel like you’re in a park on account of the many magical waterways and wildlife sightings. The herons, coots, and grebes (just to name a few) were plentiful and enough to delight birdwatchers navigating through the city. This is just a part […]
The coffeeshops aren’t selling you java and the girls in the window that say they love you just want your money. You’re in De Wallen, Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District. Even if you aren’t participating in the scandalous activities, it’s really interesting to walk through the district anthropologically, especially during […]
The Smallest House, Oude Hoogstraat 22, Amsterdam Tea in the smallest house in Amsterdam? Yes please. We walked in to the skinny building, 6ft 7in wide and 16ft 4in deep, the smallest self-contained house in the city built in 1738. Inside is only mildly claustrophobic, but so worth visiting. The […]
Restaurant Blauw, Amstelveenseweg 158-160, 1075 XN Amsterdam, Netherlands If you only had one night in Amsterdam I would absolutely point you in this direction for dinner. Blauw was one of the best culinary encounters I have had, hands down. Reservations are a must. The scene is trendy, yet comfortable and […]
The Snacks: Raw Herring aka Hollandse Nieuwe A traditional dish and one my grandfather used to love, I knew I had to try the herring. I was nervous, as I always am for some reason before putting a hunk of raw fish in my mouth, especially not disguised in rice […]