Homestay in Sa Pa (H’Mong Village)

Hmong Village Vietnam

Sa Pa Vietnam “Don’t go to Sa Pa.” I can’t count the amount of times we heard this phrase tossed around during our research into Vietnam.  To be honest, we reached the point where we were no longer interested after watching countless videos of tourists being hounded by sales people. … Continue reading

Where to Stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam

Hanoi Cafe and Airbnb

Best Airbnb in Old Quarter Hanoi It is stressful enough to travel across the world, especially when its to a new country for the first time.  So if you’re like me you like to be as prepared ahead of time as you can to make the first few days easier … Continue reading

Restaurant, Ristorante Degli Amici

Fresh Eggplant Pasta

I recently spent a month living on the Amalfi coast in Italy, eating incredible food, enjoying the views and dreading coming home.  Now that I’m back home I have to tell you about a hidden gem we discovered in a little town called ‘Seiano’.  Being a foodie, of course I’m … Continue reading

Walla Walla Steak Co. Crossbuck Brewing

Steak co bar

There is a new restaurant that is making quite the splash in Walla Walla Washington.  Recently rated on America’s top 100 best wine restaurants by Wine Enthusiast (link to article here).  So what started the Steak Co?  The four owners Dan Thiessen, Steven Brack, Paul MacKay and Philip Christofides.  The idea … Continue reading

Restaurant Louis, Stéphane Pitré

resto louis paris

Paris Fine Dinning When in Paris one thing you can not miss is a set menu gourmet meal.  It gives you the opportunity to try things you normally wouldn’t to experience a several course meal that will bring your pallet on a journey.  My fine dinning experience was at Restaurant … Continue reading