Europe

Before spending some time in Italy, my pizza vocabulary was fairly limited. I was familiar with the Chicago deep dish pizza, my all-time favorite New York style thin crust, and the typical pan pizza that I find quite often in California.…

Paris is one of the most hauntingly beautiful cities I’ve ever visited. Below its surface is a tapestry of bones that line the pathway of the catacombs. At its peak stands the triumphant Eiffel Tower that highlights the city by day and…

Many people go to Rome and tend to get sucked into the tourist trap of eating over-expensive food catered purely to out-of-towners who can’t tell the difference between authentic Roman cuisine and its inferior mediocre-tasting cousin. But…

Italy is home to some of the most monumental landmarks in the world. Due to their reputation, crowds of tourists line up every day to visit these popular sites. You better bet that you are not alone in wanting to explore the grounds where…

Coming back from vacation in Belfast, there's been one particular element of the city that I haven't been able to forget. The entire trip was fantastic and Belfast is a gorgeous city, but the highlight of my visit there was undoubtedly…

It’s always interesting to travel to places where your favorite dishes originated and get a taste of authenticity. Carbonara is one of my favorite pasta dishes; the combination of egg, cheese, and bacon is one that I just cannot resist.…

Every city has their signature dish. You can’t visit Rome without savoring the richness of a carbonara dish, or leave Valencia without sharing a sizzling skillet of paella with friends. In Paris, there are a number of famous dishes to…

Every year, my family decides to take a little vacation to Europe. It serves as a break from the busy schedules that have come to signify our lives these days, and one month usually serves as enough time to refuel and recharge. Plus,…

Weddings, typically, take months to plan. Every detail down the color of nail polish the bridesmaids will wear to the fabric used to accent centerpieces is meticulously planned. Honeymoons often get the backseat to the big day, but these…

Planning a vacation can be a tedious and strenuous process. What’s your budget? When will you go? Where will you stay? What will you see? These are all important questions that must be answered when planning a vacation that is…