I have not read much about Frankfurt being a tourist destination. I decided to visit because a good friend from college moved there temporarily for work. What better reason to visit a European city? She told me it is a pleasant city and offers easy access to some tourist hot spots nearby. Sold! As […]
Bonding over food, culture, and philosophy in Frankfurt
When I contacted eat-the-world, I was expecting a food tour through a pleasant neighborhood. What I got was a most enjoyable afternoon discussing the important things in life — food, history, culture, politics, values, and passions — with an incredible woman from Frankfurt. Frankfurt Food and Culture Tour Eat-the-world offers food tours in many cities […]
Creativity, diversity, and community in the streets of Amsterdam
I love cities that exude creativity, energy, diversity, and community. Amsterdam definitely has those values. There are two places I start when exploring a new place. The first is food culture. The second is art. To me street art is the most accessible art. And after learning so much about the history and cultural relevance of street […]
I love how much the Dutch love cheese
The Netherlands is the second most cheese eating country. Each person consumes 20 kilos per year. That’s 44 pounds! I believe the country would be happy to adopt me as I would contribute to pushing them into the number one spot. Perhaps if I decide to move there, I will put that on my visa […]
Street Food of Amsterdam
There are so many things I love about Amsterdam, and food is near the top of the list. I look for food tours in every city I visit, honing in on the ones that appear to care a lot about the role food plays in a culture. I met Zosia at a cute cafe near […]
Great tulip expectations
The main reason for my day trip to Keukenhof was to photograph the surrounding bulb fields. I had seen photos like this and wanted the opportunity to capture my own. When my friend and I arrived, we went straight to the bike rentals just outside the entrance. The staff told us all of the […]
Tulipomania
Yes, that is a word. Tulipomania was a period in the Dutch Golden Age when people had an obsession with tulips, and prices became excessive leading to what is generally considered the first recorded economic bubble burst. Tulipomania is still a thing in The Netherlands – the obsession part, not the economic bubble part. […]
Lost in Amsterdam
I have been in Amsterdam for three days, and while I fell in love immediately, I was also a little frustrated. I have never been so lost in all of my life. When I arrived on a Sunday morning, I immediately set out on a bike from my Oud West apartment rental to go […]
Ancient Greek philosophy: the birth of the modern world
When I was barely out of college, I traveled to Greece with friends. That trip will always stay with me because it was the first time I met long-term travelers and solo travelers and the idea of taking a career break formed. The trip also made me realize that while history was my least favorite […]
Cyprus’s most romantic beauty spots
Even though I often travel alone, I still appreciate a beautiful romantic spot. In this guest post, learn about four spots on the island of Cyprus to spend a romantic getaway. The special ingredient beyond natural beauty… seclusion. Cyprus’s most romantic beauty spots Whether or not you believe in Greek mythology, Cyprus most certainly does […]