To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
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A Vegan’s Guide to Berlin
Spoiler it’s probably easier to eat vegan than eat meat in Berlin. This city is so edgy and cool and full of counterculture people who nosh on cashew “cheese” and seitan currywurst. No matter what your dietary preference, you’ll never go hungry in Berlin. “I wish I could never get full.” – Anastasia Since the … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: Rome in 24 Hours
As I write this, my lifelong BFF (eternal BAE) is currently abroad in Italy. In honor of her Eat, Pray, Love (and eat some more) trip, I am finally writing about my Rome stay! ICYMI, I went to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome for a backpacking trip in September. If I’m being honest with you, Rome was … Continue reading
Amorino: The Prettiest Gelato in Town
When you build a crazy upscale shopping center where even the movie theatre is a luxurious experience, you definitely need a gourmet gelato shop to satisfy the clientele (ice cream was sooo 2011). Amorino fits the bill in River Oaks District and overwhelming wins the title of prettiest frozen dessert in town. Natalie and I … Continue reading