Brussels, Belgium: As soon as I boarded the train from Amsterdam destined for Brussels, I should have taken note of the solitary gray color that the sky had taken on, as this was simply a forwarning that my time spent in Belgium would be a wet and rainy one. There has been a constant and […]
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Red Lights and Green Shops in Amsterdam
September 6, 2011 
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When I first told my friends and family that I’d be starting my trip in Europe, the single most frequently asked question I received was “Are you going to Amsterdam?” The answer was obviously “yes,” but whereas it is true that Amsterdam has quite a reputation for being open-minded to most things (and most of it […]
Continue reading 2 Days in Berlin
September 5, 2011 1 Comment
Throughout my trip so far, Berlin is the one place to which I feel I owed more time. Sure, I got a chance to see all of the major sights and to sample of few of their culinary additions, but I wasn’t in town long enough to get a feel for the culture or the people. […]
Continue reading Mikkeller and Noma
September 3, 2011 5 Comments
I’ll be completely honest: one of the major factors that drew me to visit Copenhagen wasn’t the gorgeous multi-colored houses along the harbor or the Little Mermaid Statue, but the presence of the Mikkeller Bar. It is a tiny, virtually undecorated, two room closet of a bar that is housed in the basement of a […]
Continue reading Skal from Kobenhavn!
September 3, 2011 6 Comments
After my time in London came to an end, the next destination on my itinerary was the city of chic cafes, copper spirals, buildings that bring to mind impressionistic paintings done in pastel watercolors, and enough harbor views to satisfy even the most discriminating of tastes: Copenhagen, Denmark. The 1,000-year old city still maintains much of its historic […]
Continue reading Fish, Chips, Markets, and Cider
August 30, 2011 3 Comments
Anywhere you go in the UK (and Ireland, for that matter, too), you’ll notice the overwhelming abundance of Chip Shops. There’s one on virtually every corner offering cheap, filling, and quick fare, although not the best for the waistline. I’ve held off on indulging my hankering for Fish and Chips long enough, but now that I’m in […]
Continue reading Rugby and Steel Drums in London
August 29, 2011 8 Comments
The staple picture of Big Ben After a short train ride from Edinburgh, I’ve found myself back in one of the most international cities in all of Europe: London, England. Though the city is enormous and spread out over a massive area of land (divided by the River Thames), it is surprisingly easy to explore it’s many sites using […]
Continue reading Scotch Whisky and Haggis
August 25, 2011 13 Comments
If you’re anything like me, when you think of Scotland, the first thing that comes to mind, besides great golf, is Scotch Whisky (and notice, they drop the “e” in whisky). And the reputation is well earned, as there seem to be more Whisky Bars and here in Edinburgh than there are sheep in Ireland. But […]
Continue reading Peace in Belfast and Festivals in Edinburgh
August 24, 2011 4 Comments
Belfast, Northern Ireland: After arriving in Belfast, I’ll admit that I was a little taken aback – not by the visible aftermath that years of “The Troubles” created, but by the lack of thereof. The image of a torn city that had been created in my mind differed greatly from the progressive and rejuvanated city I actually saw. Not to […]
Continue reading Still in Ireland – Cork, Killarney, and Galway
August 19, 2011 11 Comments
Cork, Ireland: I’ve been on the move since I left Dublin, but I am still in Ireland, as it is certainly tough to leave! As mentioned in my previous “Food and Drink” post, my first stop post-Dublin was to the vibrant and energetic city of Cork. In regards to the various cities in the Republic of Ireland, […]
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