http://seesimi.com Adventures of a Travel Snob Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:19:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://seesimi.com/snack-attack-brussels/ http://seesimi.com/snack-attack-brussels/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:03:44 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=2013 Only a town that is so perpetually gray could offer such great snacks. How else are people to cheer themselves up here? To make up for its gloomy disposition, the "Brusselois" have come up with some fantastic ideas: snacks in cones, snacks in trucks, snacks available all over the city. Gaining weight in Brussels is very easy to do, and here are 4 suggestions that will make that even easier for you.]]> http://seesimi.com/snack-attack-brussels/feed/ 1 http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/ http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:38:36 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1977 Sugar shacking is an important part of Quebec culture. So a sugar shack hosted by Quebec's award winning chef Martin Picard is undoubtedly pure magic. Reservations are made by e-mail only, 4 months in advance. Rumour has it that the seats sell out within the first hour. Having had the privilege of attending the first sugar shack of the season, I present to you the inside scoop (menu and photos) of this legendary epicurean affair.]]> http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/feed/ 1 http://seesimi.com/halong-bay/ http://seesimi.com/halong-bay/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:08:45 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1953 What was originally planned as a picturesque and relaxing boat ride through the limestone cliffs of Halong Bay to escape Hanoi's hustle ended up being a 72-hour, sleepless, raging good time that has claimed at least 5 years of my life that I will never get back. Halong Bay cruises consist of long travels by bus/shuttle, 14 hours on a boat, and oodles of idle time. In case you share this experience with a group of laissez-faire attitude party zombies, be equipped with the following pointers.]]> http://seesimi.com/halong-bay/feed/ 3 http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/ http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:01:42 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1887 Getting from one place to another always proves to be an interesting and important part of the travel experience. So why not mix it up a little? This week we explore some memorable modes of transportation: planes, trains and automobiles have been excused from the list. (But parachutes, jungle trams and motorbikes made it). ]]> http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/cascais/ http://seesimi.com/cascais/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:50:35 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1825 There is nothing I like to do more than sitting around, staring at a body of water, reading something girlie, and eating the beach equivalent of street food. Cascais, only a 45 minute train ride from Lisbon, pairs an old-town vibe, with the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it's the easiest beach to get to from the big city. Fresh seafood, white sand and a laid back attitude: Cascais totally delivers!]]> http://seesimi.com/cascais/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/ http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:07:53 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1703 Just yesterday we ushered in the first day of the last year of the world. Um, according to the Mayans, I mean. Although I have outgrown fears of apocalyptic prophesies, what I never seem to get enough of is my love for ancient buildings. Twice have I been to Mexico, and twice have I taken a day away from the beautiful beaches that line the Caribbean Sea to visit the temples of the Mayans: Tulum and Chichen Itza.]]> http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/france/ http://seesimi.com/france/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:18:54 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1655 All the great and romantic things you have heard about Paris are true; and how fortunate of me to be in such a city while still young and pretty. :) It's a shame, however, that even back then I wasn't charming. Sweet Paris (pronounced pa-ree in French), thankfully, is charming enough for the both of us.]]> http://seesimi.com/france/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/england/ http://seesimi.com/england/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:33:43 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1648 When I was in college, a Professor of mine recommended that I "go charm my way through Europe" and see what happened. So I figured, what better way to kick start my 20s than to embark on a "find-yourself" European adventure? ABSOLUTELY NO REGRETS. This trip inspired me to set my 30 by 30 travel goal, and took me to eight countries on a whirlwind tour that I will never forget. What's amazing about the UK, is how many diverse cultures make up a truly unique "British" culture. Visit London and explore the world! ]]> http://seesimi.com/england/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/mexico/ http://seesimi.com/mexico/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:35 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1628 Although fairly new to 30, I can't help but look back at my 20s and think of all the things I will never be able to do again. One of these things is being a college spring breaker in Cancun, Mexico. But realistically, that's probably for the best. Here's info about the fifth country I visited during my travel goal to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. Learn what else Mexico has to offer, besides crazy college kids and amazing tequila.]]> http://seesimi.com/mexico/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/usa/ http://seesimi.com/usa/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:27:48 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1618 So... I turned 30 and the world didn't end! Who would have thought? I am happy to say that I was able to complete my travel goal, and am making my way through a quick recap of the countries I visited by my 30th birthday. Why USA? Just to experience the different sub-cultures the country has to offer. The "melting pot", as it is known, is different from east to west coast, from north to south. Oh! and soul food... make a trip just to get you some grits!]]> http://seesimi.com/usa/feed/ 1