The view from St. Peter’s Church gives me major Prague vibes.. except better because Riga is just as charming and it hasn’t been taken over by hordes of tourists. During one of my afternoons in the city, I ventured up the steeple to see how Old Town looked during magic hour…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m an avid seeker of European WWII sites, so it’s no surprise that a trip to the Latvian Holocaust Museum was in the cards while I was in Riga. The Riga Ghetto was established in October 1941 when 30,000 Jews were relocated to a small, 16-block area, separated from the rest…
I stumbled upon Black Magic on accident while walking around Old Town Riga. I’d actually never heard of Riga Black Balsam before, which is not normal for me since I always research what types of alcohol each country is known for before I go. Black Magic was the Universe’s way…
It feels like every time I open my computer these days, I’m writing about a different Old Town. While I love visiting them for historical (as well as obvious visual) reasons, I’m usually left feeling slightly annoyed by the crowds of people who share my same love of old cities….
On our most recent Europe trip, Nick and I split up for a few days and ventured separately to different countries; he played a show in Germany and I explored Latvia. While in Riga, I had the opportunity to stay in the 5 star luxury hotel, Gallery Park Hotel and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of my favorite things about Mexico’s wine region is how innovative it is. While researching a place to stay, I found so many interesting lodging options, there wasn’t enough time to even begin to try them all. From eco-lofts to a renovated airstream, glamping tents and a bubble hotel…
At the end of a very long and bumpy dirt road lies what has been deemed the “hippest winery in Mexico.” Don’t worry.. it’s much cooler than it sounds. Vena Cava deviates from the classic look and feel of most wineries. With it’s interesting design, award winning wines, and the popular food…
The seafood tostadas at La Guerrerense in Ensenada are legendary. Anthony Bourdain even called the cart the best street food on the planet and compared their product to Michelin quality seafood. While we didn’t originally have plans to visit Ensenada during our Valle de Guadalupe trip, all of the hype…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cuatro Cuatros resides on 2,100 acres of nature between the vineyards and the ocean. They have a winery, hiking trails, a boutique hotel…and perched high on a cliff overlooking the Baja Coast, sits one of my favorite sunset bars. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt to get there but…
As you know, I’m a sucker for unique lodging (remember the time I found a fairy hut and almost froze to death in the Swedish Woods)? Earlier this year a group of friends and I made the short drive down to Ensenada for a wedding in Valle de Guadalupe, and…