Food & Drinks
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Where to Eat and Drink in Florence, Italy
Florence is probably my favorite food city we visited during our time in Italy – I don’t think we disliked anywhere we tried, which is a feat in itself! There are so many amazing options, ranging from delicious focaccia sandwiches from a hole-in-the-wall to 13 restaurants with 16 Michelin stars…
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Where to Eat & Drink in Rome, Italy
Rome is such a large city that you likely could throw a stone in any neighborhood and hit multiple restaurants and bars. This can make choosing the right spot tricky! Personally, I try to do as much research as I can before traveling to narrow down our best options. Now…
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Dry January 2026: Where to Find Great Mocktails in Philadelphia
While I personally don’t really participate in Dry January, I know plenty of people who do as a way to reset after the excess that is the holiday season. In general, the number of people who don’t drink at all or have significantly cut back has steadily been increasing over…
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Where to Drink Hard Cider Near Philadelphia
I’ve tried my fair share of hard ciders over the years, thanks to it being my husband’s go-to alcoholic drink of choice. Hard cider, at its most basic level, is fermented apple juice. But there are so many different varieties: still, sparkling, dry, sweet, sour – the options are endless!…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Boston, Massachusetts
In my opinion, Boston’s love of coffee isn’t all that surprising if you think about the city’s history. After the Boston Tea Party, where citizens dumped tea into the harbor to protest the British rule, they of course would have had to pivot to another hot beverage. Some say that…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Toronto, Canada
I found the coffee scene in Toronto to be pretty diverse, just like the makeup of the city itself. There was a pretty good mix of independent coffee shops as well as a ton of Tim Hortons chain locations (which I should have tried as a baseline, but I just…
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48 Hours in Toronto, Canada || A First-Time Visitor Itinerary
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada. It’s a city known for its multicultural nature, renowned food scene, attractions (like CN Tower and the Hockey Hall of Fame), and film production industry. One…
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Bars Around the World || Short Girl Favorites
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is try local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. It truly helps you get a deeper insight into the area of the world you’re visiting. And if I’m being completely honest, a drink is just a great way to wind down…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Syracuse, New York
For 3 years in my mid twenties I called Syracuse, New York home. Since one of my best friends still lives in the area, I try to make it back to visit as often as I can! Like many cities and towns in the United States, Syracuse gets its name…
