Staying on Venice Lido has its perks, like staying clear of the crowds in the height of summer, proximity to a gorgeous swath of beach, and a few hidden gems of local restaurants tucked into the quieter parts of the island. One evening, I dragged my parents through said neighborhoods to land at Osteria Pancin,…
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A Review of Ausonia Hungaria: Luxury or Letdown?
Recently I enjoyed my third stay at the quirky Ausonia Hungaria property on Lido. When I thought back to the time prior, so much had happened as last visit I was trying to enjoy the city in the sweltering heat, attempting to protect my sensitive skin from the sun, while rocking both a headscarf and…
Exploring the Chihuly Over Venice Exhibition
As an impressionable 14 year old, already with a strong taste for travel and art, I fell in love hard for the exhibition “Chihuly Over Venice.” Desperate to see the gorgeous glass baubles tossed into canals and displayed juxtaposed in crumbling courtyards, I poured over books and articles, enjoying each delicious artistic morsel. Never did…
Ristorante Riviera: A Hidden Gem in Dosoduro
This slightly hidden Dosoduro spot, remains top of any list. Be sure to book in advance as it becomes quite busy for a sunny afternoon lunch. The perfect order is the spicy rigatoni, octopus, and their most glorious tiramisu. (A terrible tour guide behind us told her keep that this was seasonal!) After trying may…
Becker’s Hannover: A Lackluster Birthday Dinner
I’ve become a bit obsessed in checking the Michelin app ahead of any travel and in this instance planning birthday celebrations. It’s not the stars I’m after these days, because, well, budgets, but it’s this other category, Bib Gourmand, where excellent quality, high value meals are honored. Take a look for Bibendum’s head on the…
Exploring Kraftwerk: A Unique Burger Experience in Hannover
After a busy day in the sun and an impromptu visit to Hannover beer festival, we landed at Kraftwerk for a go of their burgers. The Husband had in his head a chicken burger, and not wanting to be jealous of his choice, I also chose one, albeit a different type. The regret was pretty…
My Take on the Mediterranean Dish’s Kisir Salad
Moving to Germany, I never would have guessed that I would be inundated with the wonderful cuisine of Turkey (among many other places). There are so many new spices and dishes to try. We kept stumbling into a wonderful, slightly spicy bulgur salad, called Kisir, and loved it whether from a restaurant, deli, or from…
Ina’s Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Have I ever eaten an enchilada? I’m really not sure. I’m a quesadilla or taco girl through and through. However, with some time on my hands, I found myself browsing through my Ina recipe collection and for some reason, the enchiladas just spoke to me. I’m glad they did and I think The Husband was…
Celebrating Love: A Memorable Dinner at Enrico Leone
If you’re making an international move, make sure that the occasion coincides with your first wedding anniversary. 10/10 highly recommend optimizing the excitement by boiling it all into the exact same moment. Luckily for us, the date also coincided with a date that was between moving trucks, so we didn’t have to focus on house…
Post-Move Dining: Turkish at Restaurant Aspera
Moving days are never fun, especially when they involve loading a truck in full (not one box went on the truck the day prior!), cleaning as the contents left, checking out of a very stressful housing situation, and finally capping it off with an international drive (complete with three phone calls from German customs!) with…
Hannover in Photos
The next chapter begins…in Hannover!? This definitely was not on the bingo card, but it’s been a wonderful surprise so far! (Especially after I learned to spell it, two ‘n’s’ not one). Here’s a glimpse at the first few weeks.
La Ferme du Chateau, Our Last Night in Switzerland
Well, five and a half years in Switzerland went by in a flash! Ending the stint in a town where there “seems” to be (actually are) more cows than people, left us with literally one choice for our last night in town, La Ferme du Chateau. Luckily, the hotel was gorgeous and well situated in…