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  • Fig and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey and Pistachios

    Fig and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey and Pistachios

    Fresh figs from the farmers market were the spark behind these fig and goat cheese crostini, and they did not disappoint.Fresh figs from the farmers market were the spark behind these fig and goat cheese crostini, and they did not disappoint. A creamy whipped blend of ricotta and goat cheese gets piped onto golden toasted…

  • Miso Corn and Lemon Pasta with Coconut Cream (Ready in 30 Minutes)

    Miso Corn and Lemon Pasta with Coconut Cream (Ready in 30 Minutes)

    This Miso Corn and Lemon Pasta started with a dinner party dish I could never quite forget and years of happy experimenting in my own kitchen. White miso, coconut cream, and lemon come together in a creamy, herb-packed sauce that is ready in 30 minutes and just as good served cold the next day.

  • The Perfect One Day in Amsterdam Itinerary

    The Perfect One Day in Amsterdam Itinerary

    Think you can’t fall in love with a city in just one day? This one day in Amsterdam itinerary proves otherwise. From an early morning walk along the UNESCO-listed canal belt to a wine and cheese canal boat tour with Flagship, a fresh stroopwafel stop at Strooperie, and sunset cocktails at CIMA rooftop bar, Amsterdam…

  • One Perfect Day in Ghent: Belgium’s Best-Kept Secret

    One Perfect Day in Ghent: Belgium’s Best-Kept Secret

    Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful and underrated cities, and it deserves a spot on every European travel itinerary. In this guide, I share everything you need to know to make the most of one day in Ghent, from the jaw-dropping skyline view from St Michael’s Bridge and a walk along the historic canals,…

  • One Day in Bruges : The Complete Guide to Belgium’s Most Beautiful City

    One Day in Bruges : The Complete Guide to Belgium’s Most Beautiful City

    One day in Bruges is all it takes to fall completely in love with Belgium’s most beautiful medieval city. From an easy one-hour train ride from Brussels to canal boat tours, climbing the iconic Belfry, and exploring the free-to-enter Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Church of Our Lady, Bruges packs an extraordinary amount…

  • Tips for Visiting Hvar, Croatia: Best things to Do, See, and Eat

    Tips for Visiting Hvar, Croatia: Best things to Do, See, and Eat

    Hvar, Croatia is one of the Adriatic’s most celebrated islands, and for good reason. In this complete travel guide to Hvar, Croatia, I cover everything you need to plan the perfect trip: how to arrive by ferry from Split or the island of Brac, where to base yourself in Hvar Town, and how to spend…

  • Brac Croatia: The Island That Surprised Me More Than Any Other in Dalmatia

    Brac Croatia: The Island That Surprised Me More Than Any Other in Dalmatia

    Brac Croatia is one of the Dalmatian coast’s best-kept secrets, offering crystal-clear beaches, rich history, and an authenticity that busier destinations like Hvar and Dubrovnik have lost. Easily reached by ferry from Split, the island rewards those who venture beyond the main town of Bol to explore quieter north coast villages like Postira, take a…

  • Cetina River Rafting in Croatia: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

    Cetina River Rafting in Croatia: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

    Cetina River Rafting in Croatia is an unmissable day trip from Split that combines stunning canyon scenery, thrilling rapids, and pure fun in one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural landscapes. We booked through CroActive Rafting Center, driving about an hour from Split to the small village of Slime, and from the moment we arrived the…

  • A Perfect Day in Split Croatia – History, Seaside Charm, and Adventure

    A Perfect Day in Split Croatia – History, Seaside Charm, and Adventure

    Split Croatia is one of those rare destinations that genuinely delivers on every front: ancient Roman history you can walk through, eat inside, and sleep next to; a sun-drenched waterfront made for long lunches and slow evenings; a thrilling river rafting day trip through dramatic Dalmatian canyons; and easy ferry access to two of Croatia’s…

  • Giant Chocolate Espresso Cookies: The Only Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    Giant Chocolate Espresso Cookies: The Only Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    This site contains affiliate links, view the disclaimer page for more information. Giant chocolate espresso cookies might sound like an indulgence, but once you make them, they become a necessity. I’m talking about the kind of cookie that stops people mid-conversation. The kind that makes someone put down their phone, look at you, and say, “Wait, what…