Spain

september 2017 - san sebastian - mallorca - barcelona

we liked these stays

hotel maria cristina for perfectly-situated luxury in san sebastian

cap rocat for stunning suites and five-star service in an old fortress in mallorca

hotel cort for courtyard charm in palma

cotton house hotel for neoclassical beauty in barcelona

we liked these eats

arzak for four michelin stars and iPad ingenuity in san sebastian

TOPA for creative basque food x a cool setting in san sebastian

ganbara for world-class mushrooms in san sebastian

bar sport, zumeltzegi, sirimiri, bar vina for pintxos in san sebastian

the sea club at cap rocat for their paella in mallorca

a casa mia for the local’s favorite italian in a cozy spot in palma

bunkers for a popular and trendy spot in palma’s santa catalina neighborhood

restaurante sa foradada for stunning views and stellar paella in sa foradada

vinitus for top-quality tapas in barcelona

bar canete for upscale tapas in barcelona’s gothic quarter

boca grande for a sceney dinner in barcelona

xiringuito escriba for beach-side paella in barcelona

bo de b for amazingly good and cheap sandwiches in barcelona

we liked these drinks

Mala Gissona Beer House for basque craft beers in san sebastian

sakona coffee roasters for your morning pick-me-up in san sebastian

bar andaluz for their complimentary all-you-want after-dinner liqueuer in mallorca

brassclub for creative + delicious cocktails in palma

L’Antiquari for aperol spritzes in palma’s back-streets

paradiso for its speakeasy cocktails in barcelona

casa lolea for its homemade sangrias in barcelona

bar mut for its spritzes in barcelona

we liked these activities

mimo food tours for pintxo-tasting (and txakoli-pouring) goodness in san sebastian

monte urgull for a hike up to beautiful views of la concha

day-trip from san sebastian for amazing views of the flysch in zumaia

continuing the day-trip for the famous whole fish at kai-pe in getaria

mezzo magic for private charter sailing on the beautiful mallorcan coast in soller

mercat de l’Olivar for picnic-shopping in palma

barcelona street style tour for an informative and fun bike ride through the best street art in barcelona

camp nou for an FC Barca match to see messi in person in barcelona

Miami

june 2017

we liked this stay

1 Hotel South Beach for modern luxury, thoughtful touches, huge rooms and great pools

we liked these eats

Cleo for their lebaneh dip and other mezzes before a night out

Sugarcane for hearty tapas

Twenty Seven for bacon tacos and other interesting dishes at brunch

Las Olas for a cubano on the way to the airport

we liked these drinks

Hyde @ SLS for the right mix between lounge and club

Wood Tavern for a dance party and cheap drinks in Wynwood

The Broken Shaker for daytime cocktails in a laid-back scene

we liked these activities

wynwood walls for street art + instagrams galore

india

march 2017 - delhi - agra - jaipur - nimaj - udaipur

we liked these stays

leela palace for a royal welcome and nicely-detailed rooms in new delhi

jai mahal for great service and poolside peacocks in jaipur

chhatra sagar for a safari getaway in nimaj

taj lake palace for james bond-approved luxury in udaipur

we liked these eats indian accent for four-star inventiveness in delhi

peacock cafe for great rooftop views and cheap indian food in jaipur

jaipur modern for fresh continental food and cool design in jaipur

we liked these drinks coast cafe for the vibes in new delhi's hip hauz khas village

masala chai tea, everywhere

bombay sapphire & tonic, everywhere we liked these activities new delhi city tour including jama masjid, sikh gurdwara, humayun's tomb, qutub minar

rickshaw ride through old delhi

realizing the taj mahal is even more spectacular in person

touring agra fort in agra

celebrating holi at narain niwas in jaipur

being blessed in a hindu temple at amber fort in jaipur

bird safari at chhatra sagar in nimaj

lounging poolside at taj lake palace in udaipur

we'd like you to know we booked our tour through the wonderful indian vistas and they were awesome.  highly recommend using them to handle all the logistics, provide a driver and make sure you have the best time possible.  ask for mona.

costa rica

december 2016

we liked this stay

the beach bungalows for its location, breakfasts and rustic relaxation

we liked these eats

shrimp hole for its shrimp and instagrammability

falafel bar for its shawarma 

green papaya for mexican with middle eastern touches

pasta casera for the best empanadas in town

taco star for a snack in playa grande

beach box for burritos in playa avellanas

we liked these drinks

la oveja negra for its great vibes and fun crowd

el be! for sunset hh on the beach

lola's for a full day of pina coladas and Pilsens in playa avellanas

la bodega for your coffee fix in tamarindo

we liked these activities

serendipity charters for a private sailboat + sunset cruise

frijoles locos for surf lessons in playa grande

black stallion for zip-lining (but don't eat there)

we’d like you to know

we ate at both pangas and patagonia, the two restaurants in tamarindo where reservations are necessary, and were underwhelmed by both

morocco

march 2016 - fes, sahara, marrakech

we liked these stays

karawan riad for huge, uniquely decorated rooms in the fez medina

erg chigaga luxury desert camp for must-experience glamping in the sahara

riad el fenn for a stylish, western stay in marrakech

we liked these eats le tobsil for a romantic dinner in marrakech

al fassia gueliz for the best female-run restaurant in marrakech

berber village for self-made kofta and tagine

erg chicaga for fresh meals in the desert

we liked these drinks

mint tea, everywhere

the sahara for sun-downers

orange juice from the stalls in jamaa el fna in marrakech

cafe chez chegrouni for a rooftop view of jamaa el fna in marrakech

we liked these activities

riad laaroussa for a hammam + rooftop hang in fez

fez guide day tours with Ali for a city tour with the nicest guy in fez

camel riding in the sahara

la mamounia for massages + pool lounging at the luxurious hotel in marrakesh

marrakech best tours with Khalid for history + shopping with the nicest guy in marrakech

we'd like you to know it's a long travel day to get to the desert, but it is beyond worth it

italy

november, 2015 - venice, florence, rome

we liked these stays

hotel moresco for a charming stay away from the crowds in venice

penthouse medici for a great apartment overlooking piazza della signoria

airbnb for a local experience in rome

we liked these eats

la zucca for lunch in venice

osteria alla bifora for a snack and negroni near campo santa margherita in venice

covino for a charming and intimate dinner in venice

il ridotto for a white table-cloth dinner in venice

i buongustai for a casual lunch in florence

trattoria sostanza for bistecca alla fiorentina in florence

all'antico vinaio for the best sandwich of your life in florence

le menagere for dinner in a beautiful space in florence

emma for caccio e pepi in rome

alle carrette for pizza before a colosseum visit in rome we liked these drinks

cantina do mori for a baccari experience in venice

pitti gola e cantina for a great wine selection in florence

antico caffe del moro for the neighborhood scene in trastevere in rome

we liked these activities vaporetto ride at night for a cheaper gondola alternative to experience the grand canal in venice

i bike tuscany for a bike ride + gelato tour in tuscany

let’s cook with Jacopo for an excellent pasta-making session in an florentine apartment

we'd like you to know train travel from venice to florence (2h) and florence to rome (1.5h) is very easy

rick steves has a free audio tour for the vaporetto trip down the grand canal

buy a combo ticket at palatine hill to skip the colosseum lines

the trevi fountain is more impressive at night

make sure to spend a night out in rome's trastevere neighborhood

nashville

august, 2015

we liked these eats

hattie b's hot chicken for hot chicken

prince's hot chicken shack for even hotter chicken in a (very) non-touristy area

lockeland table for dinner in east nashville

biscuit love for bonuts (yes, biscuit donuts)

we liked these drinks

tootsie's for cheap drinks and honky tonk

loser’s for a dive bar

the filling station for craft beer 

we liked these activities

pinewood social for bowling, swimming and cocktails

corsair artisan distillery & taproom for whiskey tasting we'd like you to know we went to husk; the vegetable plate was great but overall was an underwhelming meal

savannah

july 2015

we liked this stay

the hamilton turner inn's carriage house for privacy in a classic southern b&b

we liked these eats

green truck pub for burgers

clary's cafe for breakfast

the soda pop shoppe for an old-school luncheonette

we liked these drinks

six pence for a good pub experience

congress street social club for day-drinking

we liked these activities

forsyth park for a nice walk

old savannah tours for an informative way to get around town

we'd like you to know

we ate at the grey, a hyped restaurant set in an old bus depot, but the service was lackluster

we tried the savannah rambles walking tour, but the guide was miserable so we left

charleston

july 2015

we liked these eats

hominy grill for the big nasty biscuit

brown dog deli for a casual lunch

the macintosh for a delicious dinner and great service

callie's hot biscuit for a take-out breakfast

butcher & bee for lunch on the way out of town

we liked these drinks the griffon pub for their pecan-flavored beers

mccrady's for a nice cocktail before dinner

the bar at husk for a cozy atmosphere and their great pimento cheese

we liked these activities

bike rental for the fastest route to your next meal

ravenel bridge for a run on the longest suspension bridge in the country

magnolia plantations for a history lesson and some great trees

thailand

december 2014 - ao nang - koh phi phi - koh lanta - ko muk - phuket

we liked these stays ban sainai for a jungle retreat in ao nang 

phi phi island village beach resort for infinity pool luxury in phi phi

crown lanta resort for relaxation in koh lanta

byd lofts for nicely appointed lofts in the patong section of phuket

villa zolitude for a jungle stay in phuket

we liked these eats boat noodle for cheap thai food in ao nang

yang garden for a great atmosphere and european food in koh lanta

home restaurant for a trendy dinner in phuket

we liked these drinks

the last cafe for sunset drinks in ao nang

phi phi island village behind the resort for authentic, charming bars in phi phi

crown reggae for sunset drinks and zen in koh lanta

we liked these activities

longtail boat from ao nang to railay for a beautiful beach and cheap massages

ya's krabi thai cookery school for getting your curry game up in ao nang

wat tham sua for a hike to the tiger cave temple in krabi

moped rentals for a ride to old town in koh lanta

the big buddha for blessings from a monk in phuket

amazing bike tours for exercise among the rubber trees and a trip to a gibbon rehabilitation center in phuket

california road trip

may 2014, san diego - venice - santa barbara - monterey bay - yountville - san francisco

we liked this stay

the cottages of napa valley for your own place, complete with firepit and breakfast baskets from bouchon, in yountville

we liked these eats

tar & roses for the whole fish in santa monica

tsujita la artisan noodle for delicious ramen in west la

road-side strawberries on your way north

los agaves for burritos in santa barbara

in-n-out for the hype in san ramon

french laundry for the dessert in yountville

spqr for the chef's counter in san francisco

we liked these drinks

gjelina for happy hour in venice

the bungalow for day drinking in santa monica

bar bocce for drinks + games in sausalito 

el techo for happy hour in the mission in san francisco

we liked these activities

solstice canyon hike for great views in malibu

rent a surrey for sightseeing on wheels in santa barbara

sand dollar beach, mcway falls and pfeiffer falls for scenery in big sur

oxbow public market for picnic supplies before heading to a winery in napa

platypus wine tour for winery-hopping through napa valley

we'd like you to know

rent a regular car and then upgrade to a convertible in-person to save big money

monterey bay wasn't the best overnight coming out of big sur

getting french laundry reservations was arguably more exciting than the meal

paris

july 2013

we liked this stay

airbnb for a charming apartment right off rue mouffetard 

we liked these eats

chez janou for their incredible and generously portioned chocolate mousse

le comptoir for bistro food and people-watching

we liked these drinks

the seine for a picnic and wine under the stars

canal st. martin for a leisurely bottle of wine on a sunday afternoon

we liked these activities

night cruise on the seine for the best views of the city of lights

musee de l'orangerie for monet's water lillies

buenos aires

december 2012

we liked these eats

i latina for a fantastic "closed-door" dinner

la cabrera for an argentine parilla

olsen for a scandanavian brunch

we liked these drinks

la catedral for drinks + tango

plaza serrano for al fresco options in Palermo

isabel for its back patio

we liked these activities

graffitimundo for an interesting tour of the city's street art

anuva wine tasting for a crash course in grapes and possible Steve Urkel sighting

el dorado kayak for some exercise in Tigre and barbecue in the country

we’d like you to know

our initial parrilla meal was at don julio’s, but they served us a worm in our salad

la boca, the neighborhood in the top photo, is great for an instagram but out of the way and was a bit run-down