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Rhode Island
I finally made it to the smallest state in the US! Aside from the humidity (which made my hair look like Monica Geller in Barbados) there’s not much to complain about. Newport The Cru Cafe is the first stop I made when getting to Newport. It’s perfect for a quick bite to eat when you want something that is fresh and delicious. Bouchard is an amazing french restaurant and literally everything we ate was delicious. Some of my favorites were the carpaccio and the Homard et St. Jacques Cardinal Gratines. Empire Tea and Coffee We stopped here for a quick breakfast one morning and I must say I loved the salmon bagel. If you order the avocado toast they will literally give…
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Portland Oregon Food Guide
Everyone has always told me that I need to check out Portland, Oregon and I finally was able to experience what all the hype was about. My sister and I have been attempting to plan a girls trip for months and we decided to stick to a weekend getaway in the US. Lets start with my favorite category while traveling… Food Tasty N Adler The menu here offers a mix of classic brunch, Korean fusion and southern favorites. I don’t eat pork so this sometimes limits my choices at places that do not allow substitutions. This restaurant had plenty of pork free options to choose from that were quite delicious. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken and…
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City of Angels
Hi friends! I just got back from a quick trip to LA and as much as I loved it I don’t think I could handle the traffic situation there. It takes hours to get anywhere and you need to plan your day according to traffic patterns. Once you come to terms with the fact that most of your time will be spent in a car you will realize that LA has a lot to offer. Food Every single place that we ate was out of a fairy tale. Here are some of my favorites and trust me the pictures don’t do it justice. Snow Monster This place serves Boba tea in a lightbulb with a cotton candy cloud covered…
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Havana
If you’re heading to Havana make sure you read my previous post about things to do before you travel. We booked an Airbnb that had stunning views of the city. Carmen was an amazing host and she also helped with transportation and recommendations on sights to see. For $6 a day she also provided us with this delicious breakfast spread. The area that we stayed in is called Vedado. Its a quieter area and not quite as bustling as Old Havana. Vedado has its own charm with restaurants, parks and the Malecon just a short walk away. If you want to be closer to the night life I would recommend staying in Old Havana. Top Spots to Visit Fabrica…
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Americans in Cuba
Is travel to Cuba still allowed from the US? I traveled to Cuba in May of 2017 which was luckily right before the new travel restrictions were put in place in June. You can still travel to Cuba but you won’t be able to do it under the “people to people” category or as a solo educational trip. Traveling for tourism is illegal but you can still travel under 12 other categories. The 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba are: Family visits Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations Journalistic activity Professional research and professional meetings Educational activities Religious activities Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions Support for the Cuban people…
