Choosing a hotel is always stressful, but choosing a hostel is even tougher. With a hostel, you sacrifice the luxury of full-service you expect from a hotel, but you save a lot of money that is crucial when solo traveling on a budget. However, I have found several hostels throughout my travels that will set … Continue reading High Praise for Hostel One Catedral, Seville
As many of my readers know, I just returned from a fifteen-day holiday in Spain and Portugal. I had the opportunity to see incredible sights, do amazing things, eat life-changing food, and make life-long friends. Upon returning home, however, I decided that the highlight of the entire trip was the cooking class I did in … Continue reading Mimo Cooking Class: Highlight of My Trip
As many frequent Disneyland-visitors probably already know, there are a couple of relatively new tenants in Downtown Disney. Occupying the old House of Blues venue is one of those tenants: Splitsville Luxury Lanes. "There's a new game in town featuring 20 luxury bowling lanes on two floors and fantastic views of the Downtown Disney® District. … Continue reading Splitsville Luxury Lanes: BOWLd Flavors & Fun!
I had been hearing and seeing things about a restaurant in Irvine called "Bistango," for quite awhile, before I actually did my research. I had no idea that I would find such a large, beautiful, and historic spot! Yes, Bistango originally opened back in 1986 in Irvine- which blew my mind. Located in one of … Continue reading Bistango: Irvine’s Hidden Gem
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BRIE SOUP: WITH HAM & CRISPY ONIONS Fall in a bowl. I promise. Crank the Christmas music while cooking; you will thank me. Oh, and don't skimp on the crispy fried onions... They make the soup. Recipe by Shelby Kolb INGREDIENTS 5 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tablespoons extra virgin … Continue reading Fall in a Bowl. SOUPer Weeknight Meal
