Edinburgh’s Old Town is a great place to eat in Scotland, with traditional Scottish dishes, lively pubs, and casual spots along the Royal Mile and the narrow alleyways that branch off it. This guide covers the best places to eat in Edinburgh for traditional food and comfort classics, from Cullen Skink and haggis to the legendary fried Mars bar. We’ll also point you to the…
Copenhagen is beautiful, walkable, and full of character, but it is not a cheap city. Even before we landed, our flight attendant warned us that food and drinks would be shockingly expensive. He was right. With a bit of planning fueled by wanderlust, however, it was totally possible to see many of the highlights in one day without spending excessively. Here is how we structured our…
I wanted to visit Andorra because I am fascinated by tiny countries, how they maintain independence, and how they became micro-nations in the first place. So, on our most recent visit to Barcelona I jumped at the opportunity to add the small mountain nation of Andorra to our list of UN countries. Now that the trip is complete, I have to say the experience absolutely…
Turkish Airlines business class is known for great food, lounge access, and long-haul comfort, but the seat experience varies a lot by aircraft. We flew four long-haul Turkish Airlines business class flights from Washington, DC to Southeast Asia to see how the seat, service, and onboard experience stack up – and whether the product is really worth the price.
Dining in Copenhagen is shockingly expensive, but it is possible to taste many of the city’s best bites in one day by creating a self-guided walking tour. We sampled pastries, traditional Danish specialties, and a few international options on a route that allowed us to explore this beautiful city on foot. Everything was so good, no exaggeration, all expectations were exceeded. Here are the 10…
When you book a business class ticket, you expect a premium experience that feels consistently better than economy or premium economy. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offers an upgrade bidding process that sometimes makes business class super affordable. But does it deliver enough to justify the extra cost? We recently flew SAS business class on the Airbus A350 from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Copenhagen (CPH). We’ll tell…
Are you dreaming of visiting storybook old towns in Northern Europe? This one-week Baltic itinerary is designed for travelers who want to explore four unique capital cities in just one week in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Each city is walkable and filled with history, culture, and great food. We’ve included practical tips and honest suggestions based on our own experiences in the region.
If you’re planning a trip to Riga and wondering where to stay, we found a hotel with a central location, walkable access to the city’s top attractions, a top-rated spa, and one of the best rooftop bars in town. The Radisson Blu Latvija Conference and Spa Hotel should definitely be on your radar, but while we’d definitely stay here again, it wasn’t perfect. Here’s our…
If you’re visiting Tallinn and want to stretch your food budget without sacrificing flavor or variety, there’s a place we kept going back to on our last trip. It’s affordable and offers a great way to sample Baltic and international cuisine in a casual environment. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a microbrew or cocktail, or a DIY food crawl, our favorite market in…
We were browsing the Michelin guide for an elegant and affordable dinner in Old Town, Vilnius, and we found the perfect spot. Our visit to Vilnius was only for 24-hours, so this dinner really made it special. Here’s what we ate and why it was such a unique and worthwhile experience.
