Sunrise over Dreams Dominicus
I always try to wake up early to catch the sunrise — even if it’s in an area better suited for sunsets. In the Dominican Republic, La Romana is THE ...
Destinations, Experiences, Stay, Travelicious
Sleeping in a Wine Barrel in Duoro Valley, Portugal
What it is really like sleeping in a wine barrel in Portugal and why Quinta da Pacheca is worth visit.
Eat + Drink, Experiences, Travelicious
Saude! Cheer with a Portorinha in Lisbon
When in Lisbon, make sure to try this local specialty. In Portugal, Brazil’s national drink and one of my personal favorites, Caipirinha becomes Portorinha: A simple switch of the main ...
Destinations, Stay, Travelicious
Hello, Cheers + Bon Appetit!
Welcome to TraveliciousLife — a collection of epicurious experiences and world travels likely to whet your appetite. Just like chef Anthony Bourdain, my favorite food traveler, I aim to enjoy ...
Green breakfast bowl with pistachio ‘milk’
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Picture below is my first attempt at making pistachio ‘milk’ in 2016 for the base of this healthy breakfast bowl with spinach, apple ...
When in Hollywood: Wait to rise for the grind!
Lesson learnt the hard way, coffee shops in California open wayyyyy later than in New York City: Nothing is more torturous than smelling coffee in front a of a closed ...
Eat + Drink, Travel Tips, Travelicious
When in Rome, eat ‘real’ Carbonara
Calling all pasta lovers — unless you usually at the Olive Garden… When in Rome, do as the locals do. Eat the REAL Carbonara!!! With raw egg. The real thing, ...
Brunch in Brooklyn: Ask for extra butter on your Croissant at The Little Sweet Café
Needed a little escape from the craziness of Times Square, and what better (close-by) place to go then downtown Brooklyn! Still in the transitional stage, you avoid the tourist crowds ...
Storyville Coffee Company in Seattle: The perfect place to reflect after the Paris 11/13/15 terrorist attacks
I am pretty sure the memory of where I was during the Paris attacks will remain just as vivid as where I was on 9/11
Starbucks Frappula Frappucino: So sweet, Dracula would fall into a sugar coma.
Halloween 2015 may be over, but this Starbucks Frappucino will stay on your hips for at least a week! Coming from Germany, Halloween in the US takes some getting used ...