
The Ultimate First Timer Guide to Buying an Electric Scooter
As a New York City dweller, I had never really thought about getting an electric scooter. I hadn’t seen many people using them in the city and I already had plenty of transport options– hopping on the the subway and bus was easy enough and Ubers were only a tap away. And then the world […]

A Local’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Best 23 Souvenirs and Gifts to Bring Home
Amsterdam is not only one of the most visited cities in Europe, but is also a great souvenir shopping city. (Note this post was written before the pandemic, but hopefully will helpful to travelers someday soon). On this latest visit, I was fortunate enough to be staying with some local Dutch friends who helped walk […]

Best Things to do on a Visit to NYC’s Roosevelt Island, a Vacation Right in the City
As we are coming off quarantine in New York City, I will be writing a series of posts focusing on exploring my home city (and finding local souvenirs of course!) To feel like you are on vacation right in the heart of Manhattan, you only need to hop a quick tram ride to Roosevelt Island. […]

Coolest Twenty Los Angeles Souvenirs You’ll Actually Want to Bring Home
I love visiting Los Angeles– the swaying palms, breathtaking hikes, perfect weather, shopping and cultural opportunities all offer so much to do. And the food is to die for, especially if you love Mexican. Despite all the cool things to do in Los Angeles, every “best” L.A. souvenir list I’ve seen focuses on the ultra […]

Best Authentic Souvenirs from Nashville (Not your Typical List)
As someone who lived in Nashville for three years during law school, I was curious to see what was being written about the best souvenirs and shopping in the area. I was disappointed to see that most of the “best souvenirs in Nashville” lists focus on the new Nashville, filled with hipster shops and the […]

Visiting the Goo Goo Shop in Nashville for Iconic Chocolate Souvenirs
If I had to name one crowd-pleasing Nashville souvenir that’s definitively local, inexpensive and easily transportable, it would be the goo goo cluster. Goo goo clusters are an iconic chocolate candy made right in Nashville (the actual factory is downtown). The perfect combination of chocolate, gooey-ness and crunch, goo goo clusters are considered the first […]