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: The Pit Room. 📍 The line for The Pit Room was long (maybe an hour?) but it was totally worth it. Amazing brisket and ribs.
: 📍 I knew that I would lose steam in posting photos from Europe if I didn’t get them mostly done while I was there… and I was right! 🙈 Off to Houston …
: We made it back up the River Thames and got some great views of iconic London buildings. We started near Canary Wharf, passed under London Bridge with …
: On our first full day, we walked through Greenwich Market and stumbled upon the Armada Portrait at the Queen’s House! Then we walked through Greenwich …
: Take me back to April 28 ✈️ Hugo got us business-class seats on Virgin Atlantic to and from London.
: Spain 2025 Here’s an index of all the cities we visited in Spain: València Sevilla Málaga Granada Madrid …and a couple other posts I wrote: Trains in Spain …
: We saw anti-tourist art in most of the Spanish cities we visited. I certainly understand the sentiment—housing, gentrification, cultural erosion, …
: Madrid We had so much more to explore in Madrid and so little time. Here’s what I’ve posted about Madrid: Taberna La Concha (One of our favorite restaurants) …
: Some more shots from walking around Madrid. It surprised me that Madrid has rolling hills throughout the city—it’s not all flat! It also felt …
: Some food shoutouts: Taberna Tempranillo (1): amazing duck. Casa del Abuelo (2): fun waiter and amazing garlic shrimp. Casa Revuelta (3): delicious …
: Hugo got a chance to go into the Royal Palace on a tour; unfortunately I wasn’t feeling great that afternoon, so the next morning we walked around the …
: We popped into Mercado Jamón Ibérico for our last jamón 100% ibérico de bellota tasting. As much as I’m not a huge pork-product person at home, I want …
: We went to the Monasterio del Corpus Christi las Carboneras to buy cookies from the cloistered nuns, but a sign on the door said no sweets until …
: We stopped into Pastelería El Riojano for a quick soletilla con chocolate and it was delicious! The melted chocolate was rich and the ladyfingers were …
: We popped into Mercado de San Miguel for cava and were surprised this market was entirely food stalls (unlike València and Málaga, which were focused …
: We went to Taberna Sanlúcar and really enjoyed the alcachofa, adobo sanluqueño, garbanzos con espinacas y bacalao, and of course the jamón ibérico. …
: My dad’s one recommendation for Madrid was visiting the Museo Nacional del Prado—it was a great recommendation! We did the two-hour self-guided tour …
: We went to Taberna La Concha a couple of times because we loved their pollo en curry rojo, ensalada de tomate y Mozarella (with a tasty honey-mustard …
: Trains in Spain We took hi-speed Renfe trains between Sevilla, Málaga, and Granada. The booking process online was straightforward enough. We booked all of them in …
: Granada Granada was a cute college town with beautiful sights and a unique tapas culture. These are all the posts I made about the city: Monasterio de San …
: Some more shots from walking around Granada. Along with standard ornate cathedrals and such, it felt like there was a lot more graffiti and art in …
: After three weeks in Spain, we got Hotpot (photos 1–2) and it was delicious. Taberna Andaluza (3–4) served us potatoes with fried egg and croquettes …
: We didn’t get tickets to go inside the Alhambra itself, but we did the Jardines y Generalife night visit and got to walk through the gardens and see …
: At the base of the church is the Mirador de San Nicolás, a plaza which is a beautiful viewpoint for seeing the Alhambra. We didn’t stick around long …
: We walked up the bell tower at Iglesia de San Nicolás for some of the best views of Granada and the Alhambra. Inside, the church has a glowing …
: We went to Rincón de Rodri and really enjoyed their zamburiñas (scallops), paella de mariscos (seafood paella), gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp), and …
: The Granada Cathedral is enormous. Inside, towering columns rise into sweeping arches that seem to hold up the entire sky. Even the “smaller” chapels …
: Twice we went to Restaurante Oliver. We loved the alcachofas con almejas (artichokes with clams), almejas chirlas (clams in broth), and the tartar de …
: On Monday we went to the Monasterio de San Jerónimo in Granada, a 16th-century monastery that was occupied by Napoleon’s troops during his occupation …
: Málaga Málaga was a small, beautiful, touristy beach city with a lot to offer. These are all the posts I made about the city: Alcazaba (fortress with decent …
: A few food mentions: Los Patios de Beatas (photos 1–3) was delicious. Claus Bakery (4–5) was our go-to breakfast spot. Churros and chocolate at Casa …
: Some of my favorite moments from walking around Málaga—from churches and fortresses to street art, quiet alleys, playful shop displays, and more. The …
: Mesón Antonio was one of our go-to dinner places during the week. Our favorites were the alcachofas rotas con huevo frito y jamón (fried artichokes …
: On Friday we went to the Picasso museum—he was born in Málaga! It was great to see classics like Lola with a Doll, but I enjoyed the Man Looking at a …
: Twice we went to El Pimpi and loved the ensalada de pimientos asados con ventresca (peppers with tuna), cogollos de luchita con añito frito (lettuce …
: We had a quick visit to the Catedral de Málaga, which is a massive Renaissance-style church built on the site of a former mosque. The inside was …
: I’ve already confessed my love for alcachofas (artichokes), so Mesón Mariano was heaven: we tried half of their six artichoke dishes. We loved them “a …
: The Alcazaba and Castillo de Gibralfaro are next to each other, but we went back to the Gibralfaro the next day. It was a real workout to get up there …
: El Tintero was a unique dining experience—you don’t order food. Instead, as dishes are cooked, servers bring them and call out what they are to the …
: On Monday we went to the Alcazaba in Málaga, an 11th century Moorish fortress that offered us great views of the city and the sea. Most of the castle …
: Sevilla It was a joy to be in Sevilla for a week. These are all the posts I made about the city: Bodega Mateo Ruiz (our favorite local bar with tapas) Feria …
: Achievement unlocked: an older man asked me in Spanish for directions. Unfortunately my hands were full and I couldn’t help him. 😢
: These are some of my favorite shots from walking around Sevilla, including the row of restaurants near Alameda de Hercules, the Setas de Sevilla, and …
: We took an audio tour guide of the stunning Real Alcázar to learn about how the palace blends Mudéjar, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. I love taking …
: A few more Seville shoutouts: Our first salmorejo was at Taberna Águilas (photos 1–2). Dinner at ConTenedor (photos 3–5) was delicious. We visited El …
: In Seville we visited the gorgeous Plaza de España. Less than a century old but with classic architecture and tiling, the interior has alcoves for …
: While in Seville, we went to some tasty spots for breakfast. We had flaky pastries from Confitería La Campana (photos 1–2), a fresh açaí bowl at Feria …
: We took a guided tour of la Catedral de Sevilla. Come with energy! You take many steps up to the rooftops, in exchange for beautiful views inside the …
: Eslava was another restaurant that we fell in love with. Pictured food: Alcachofa navarra natural salteada con ajo frito y virutas de bacalao Un …
: We took a guided tour at Palacio de las Dueñas, which was the private residence of a duchess until it was turned into a museum when she passed away a …
: We went back to Bodega Dos de Mayo a couple times because all of their food was delicious! Pictured food: Espinacas con Garbanzos Alcachofas a la …
: We caught the last day of Feria de Abril, a 178 year-old fair held two weeks after Easter (May this year). There’s an amusement park, but the real …
: We made friends our first time at Bodega Mateo Ruiz and went back for their delicious bacalao (cod). They have jamón ibérico de bellota, which is the …
: We took Ryanair between València and Seville… and all the rumors are true. It was a rough experience—waited 30 minutes to check our bags, our plane …
: València Overall, I really enjoyed València. These are all the posts I made about the city: Bar Ricardo (our first meal and also maybe the best restaurant in …
: These are some of my favorite shots from walking around València. There are so many beautiful buildings all throughout the city. My favorite moments, …
: Last Friday we popped into Ostras Pedrín for lunch and had their titular ostras (oysters), both en escabeche (vinegar) and fresh. Their atún ahumado …
: The Mercat Central de València is the largest market in the city. A sign said “if you can’t find it here, it might not exist.” Not pictured here: we …
: One of our go-to local places in Valencia was Pelayo Gastro Trinquet. I love the culture of getting smaller “tapas” dishes that come out quickly and …
: On Thursday we went to the Museu de les Ciències for the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit (amongst others), where they had what the Mona Lisa would’ve looked …
: On Tuesday we took a paella cooking class in the Russafa neighborhood of Valencia with My First Paella and it was fantastic! We met in front of a …
: Navajas & Montanejos On Sunday we went on a thermal springs and waterfalls adventure just outside of Valéncia. It was fantastic! We went to the waterfall at El Salto de la …
: The first day of food in Spain did not disappoint—this has been my favorite meal so far. Papas bravas, tellinas, verduras, alcachofa, y calamares.
: I enjoy walking Soho, drinking in the afternoon 🍻
: Shoreditch in the afternoon 📸
: Just the beginning Thanks for following along this past week with where I’ve been the last six years. You can subscribe to my blog via email or RSS here: …
: Why now? So, why come back to social media now? After COVID started, like everyone else, I struggled with the sudden change and reshaping of our entire lives. …
: On August 27, 2020, I found a boy who would love me more than anyone ever did before. At my weakest physically, he’s there to take care of me. At my …
: Long Beach I quarantined in an Airbnb for two weeks before finding an apartment in downtown Long Beach. Along with COVID, the country felt in turmoil with the …
: New Zealand On March 17, 2020 (NZT), I was optimistic: I’m currently in Auckland, New Zealand. I’m scheduled to leave for Wellington this weekend, where I plan on …
: Southeast Asia I absolutely loved Thailand. The food, the prices, the people—everything except the air quality. My three weeks went quickly as I worked and spent my …
: Leaving for Spain I spent the summer of 2019 laying the groundwork to be away for years: I got rid of most of my belongings, packed up the rest, transferred my phone …
: Shortly thereafter, my heart and mind were freed from obligations and I knew… It was time to go. On NYE 2019, I wrote on the party’s wish-board that I …
: Hi, it’s Chasen. Six years ago, I quit social media. We have some catching up to do. Last time we talked, I was heading back from Europe to the …