There’s something magical about the Azores. You’re surrounded by the Atlantic. You hop from one volcanic island to the next. Breathe in ocean air. Sip local wine as the sun sets. This archipelago of nine lush, rugged islands feels like the middle of nowhere—and everywhere. Before heading to […]
Painted Tiles and a Porto Sunset: The Perfect First Day After a few days in the Azores, my wife and I landed in Porto and immediately made the only logical choice: pastel de nata. These silky, flaky egg custard tarts are a Portuguese specialty, and they’re addictive in […]
If you’re anything like me, sometimes you just need a weekend that feels like a reset—good food, water views, slower mornings, and no real pressure to do anything. That’s exactly what I found at Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island, just minutes from St. Michaels, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. […]
Looking for the best places to eat in Chicago?This guide covers top restaurants, coffee shops, casual eats, and must-try dishes based on real visits—not just hype. If you love planning food-focused trips, you might also enjoy this weekend-style food guide like Where to Eat in St. Louis for […]
The saying goes ‘you eat with your eyes first’ and in recent years it’s been updated to ‘the camera eats first’. With so many beautiful (and delicious) dishes in Williamsburg your eyes, camera, and stomach will have something to feast on. Follow along for some of my picks […]
Work sends me to San Antonio, TX once or twice a year, and over time I’ve built a list of restaurants I genuinely look forward to every single trip. These are places I’ve gone back to again and again. And I’m thinking about them before my Southwest flight […]
St. Louis doesn’t always get mentioned in the same breath as bigger food cities—but it should. After a few days eating around different neighborhoods, what stood out was how consistent everything felt. Not just one great meal—multiple spots doing things really well without trying too hard. This guide […]
If you’re thinking about going to Telluride, here’s the honest take: I went for the mountains… but the food completely surprised me. This is one of those places that feels small and low-key, but then you start eating your way through town and realize the food scene is […]
I spent a week in Lakeside, Michigan with my fiancé and another couple. The plan was simple. Stay near Lake Michigan to enjoy “Lake Life” and keep things flexible. Lakeside worked well as a base. It’s quiet but close to everything. We moved between New Buffalo, South Haven, […]
A long weekend in Canandaigua, New York, in the Finger Lakes, was one of those. We were celebrating my dad’s birthday, and it ended up being the perfect mix of lake time, great food, and doing exactly what we felt like. We made the drive up from Maryland, […]