Postcard: I Amsterdam

“Dick’s Big Duck”, a statue by Los Angeles artist Richard Jackson, sits in front of Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The bizzaro statue and the large “I Amsterdam” letters are symbols of the city, attracting tourists with cameras. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers... Read More

Postcard: Ghent

Traveling without expectations is the best way to travel. I didn’t expect much from our one-night stay in Ghent, but I was blown away. The architecture, the canals, the beer, the beauty. And it didn’t hurt that we arrived during a 10-day free music summer festival. It’s hard not to smile when you’re eating hot pommes frites while listening to live music and... Read More

Postcard: Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Barcelona

Park Guell may be Barcelona’s darling when it comes to leisure space, but when the hordes descend, you’ll likely be searching for somewhere else to take in the atmosphere. Far north of the city center, just off the edge of most tourist maps, lies the tranquil Parc del Laberint d’Horta (or Labyrinth Park). Wander through nine hectares of meticulously-manicured neoclassical... Read More

Guide to Getting Your Eat On in the Djemaa el-Fna

Known to locals simply as “the place,” Marrakech’s Djemaa el-Fna is the throbbing epicenter of the city. By day, belly dancers and snake charmers commandeer the space, drawing tourists and looky-loos that gawk from their perches at the bordering cafes. By night, the square gives way to a larger spectacle. Smoke lingers in the air, hovering above dozens of food... Read More

Postcard: Washington DC

I’ve been only posting photos from this trip, but I decided to bend the rules today in honor of America’s birthday. Hope everyone back home is having fun celebrating. Eat a hot dog (or two) for me! Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments... Read More

Video Postcard: Some Parisian Nighttime Sparkle

Paris is called the “City of Lights” for good reason. As the sun dips behind the horizon, the city flickers to life with illuminated buildings and bridges giving the city that certain je ne sais quoi. But the winner when it comes to french nighttime razzle dazzle has to be the light show that sets the Eiffel Tower all a-glitter. The show begins every hour on the hour... Read More

Make This: Moroccan Sweet Mint Tea

When visiting Marrakech, you can’t go far without running into a glass of sweet mint tea — this ubiquitous drink is served everywhere from cafes to carpet stores. We instantly fell in love with the soothing mint and tongue-tingling sweetness, and had to find a recipe so we could recreate it at home. Luckily for us, we didn’t have to search too hard. With a wave... Read More

Postcard: Pit Stop in Brussels

While riding the rails in Europe may seem romantic, it’s also expensive. That’s why we opted to bus it on our recent trip from Paris to Amsterdam. What normally takes 4 hours by car took 9 and a half hours by bus. But hey, we got to see lots of blurred countryside out the windows and even stopped to stretch our legs once in a while. And it was on such a stop that we... Read More

Postcard: Heineken Brewery, Amsterdam

While in Amsterdam last week, we visited the Heineken Experience. Fifteen euros buys you a ticket into the former brewery, where you can learn about the history of the company, become a beer on their 4D “Brew You” ride, and of course, drink beer. Visitors get three brewskis during their visit, making the cost of admission a little easier to swallow. Blog this! Bookmark... Read More

Postcard: Moroccan Mint Tea in the Sahara

After our camel trek out to our desert camp, we settled in with glass of sweet moroccan mint tea. It’s important to pour the tea from high in the air to properly mix the flavors of the tea, mint and sugar. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the... Read More