travel guide | europe

Copenhagen

Stockholm

Norway

  • Oslo

    • the thi ef hotel

  • Bergen

    • Da Stefano

    • Munken Bistro

Amsterdam

  • The Duchess - dinner and cocktails; sit at the bar

  • Foodhallen - great snacks and people watching

Aix-en-Provence

Paris

Tuscany

  • La Bandita (Pienza) - my absolute favorite place to stay... possibly in the world.  LP's, sparkling wine, beautiful rooms...

  • Trattoria Fiorella (Pienza) - incredible homemade pasta, wines, and tiramisu

  • Ristorante Il Rossellino (Pienza) - small, intimate restaurant run by a husband (chef) and wife (master of everything)

  • La Grotta (Multepuciano) - delicious lunch spot and close by to explore San Biagio

  • Salcheto Winery - tasty wine, beautiful setting

  • Poggio Antico Winery - a nice spot if you are looking for a delicious red

La Spezia

Amalfi Coast

  • Acquapazza (Cetara, small fishing village south of Amalfi) - specialty is fish and pasta

  • La Concha del Sogno (Nerano) - small restaurant and beach club

  • Sirenuse (Positano)