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10/06/2026

Orange County’s most popular spooky pop-up is back at Pete's Sunset Grille ! 🎃👻

Pete’s Spookeasy has taken over Pete’s Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa through November 2, transforming the restaurant with Halloween décor and a special menu of creepy cocktails, spooky sushi, Halloween-themed dishes, fall comfort food and desserts.

There was way too much on this menu we wanted to try, so we ordered our way through the cocktails, appetizers, sushi, entrées and, of course, dessert. Here’s everything we tried: 👇

🍹 Black Magic Margarita
LALO Blanco Tequila, fresh blackberries, lemon and lime juice, agave nectar + black salt rim

🥒 Boneyard Breeze
Ketel One Cucumber Mint Vodka, lime, agave, Fever-Tree Sparkling Cucumber + Starry

🥃 Ghoul’s Just Wanna Have Rum
Ten To One Light Rum, Grand Marnier, chili-infused Cointreau, strawberry syrup + lime

🍣 Ghoul Vibrations Roll
Squid ink rice, seared king salmon, spicy tuna, krab, avocado, green onions, tobiko, eel sauce + spicy mayo

🦀 Cauldron Dip
Lump crab, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic + Parmesan served with grilled sourdough

🖤 Pasta From the Black Lagoon
Squid ink spaghetti, sautéed shrimp, lobster cream sauce, roasted tomato, asparagus + micro parsley

🥧 Haunted Harvest Pot Pie
Roasted chicken, seasonal vegetables + herb velouté tucked beneath a pastry crust

🍰 Witches Brew Tiramisu
Chai tea-soaked chocolate ladyfingers + purple sweet potato mascarpone mousse

🍫 Franken Fudge Brownie
Warm sea salt brownie, vanilla bean ice cream + warm chocolate sauce pour-over

And there’s more happening than just the food. 🎬 Pete’s Spooktacular Movie Nights are taking over the Lighthouse Courtyard on select October evenings with complimentary outdoor screenings of Halloween favorites. Reservations are required for movie nights.

Which spooky dish are you ordering first? 👻🍸

OK let's hear it, what travel advice do you hear over and over that is completely overrated and played out?! Is it just ...
10/05/2026

OK let's hear it, what travel advice do you hear over and over that is completely overrated and played out?! Is it just me who is so tired of everyone competing for who can be the best "non-tourist"? If you travel, no matter what country you're from, you my friend are still a tourist when you hop on that plane.

10/02/2026

If you've ever wondered what the food is like in a cruise, here is everything I ate on Princess Cruises during my 7 day Mexican Riviera cruise. If you're a foodie and enjoy more elevated cuisine, I highly recommend indulging in their Premier package and eating at all the specialty restaurants.

Shown in this video is embarkation day lunch in the MDR, Sabatini's, both Falls Nights in the MDR, Alfredo's Pizzaria, and numerous visits to the Crown Grill!

My favorite dish on the ship is always the Lamb Chops at Crown Grill.

10/02/2026

🥃 Orange County understood the assignment.

The ***eyfestival took over The Park in Irvine with an entire evening of wh***ey tastings, cocktails, food and plenty of reasons to keep circling back for another pour.

Wh***ey was obviously the main event, but this year’s festival brought a lot more to the bar with tequila, vodka, gin and other spirits joining the lineup. Add bites from some of our favorite OC restaurants and this was a very fun way to spend a Thursday night.

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Such a fun night sipping our way through the festival and discovering a few new favorites along the way. 🥃

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10/01/2026

If you've never experienced Hot Pot and you're headed on Princess Cruises Star or Sun ships, I highly recommend this unique specialty restaurant. I absolutely love Shabu Shabu so I was pleasantly surprised and so excited to book this!

Bonus: Umai Hot Pot is at the Tepanyaki restaurant so you'll also be entertained while you eat!

Recommendedations 👉 Lemon Grass Broth with Ramen Noodles. I like to enjoy a few of the meats and seafood with the dipping sauce & rice. Then finish by adding everything to the pot along wuth my Ramen noodles and creating a soup 😋

09/30/2026

You’ve seen all the videos, but here’s what they don’t tell you…

Casa Batlló is a fully immersive journey through Gaudí’s work, taking you through the former Batlló family residence, up to the rooftop with its famous dragon-back design, and through incredible art installations along the way.

🎧 The audio guide is a huge part of the experience. Don’t rush it! Take your time, listen to the stories behind each room, and look closely at all those tiny details you’d otherwise walk right past.

✨ Book the 8:30am early entrance. This was 100% worth it. You’ll get those gorgeous rooms with virtually no crowds and plenty of time to take photos.

🎨 There’s more than Gaudí’s architecture. Several immersive art installations are incorporated into the visit, including a completely unexpected experience at the very end. Don’t skip it!

🐉 Yes, you actually get to explore the rooftop. Those iconic shapes you see from below make a lot more sense once you’re standing among them.

🎟️ Proceeds from ticket sales go to charity and they are the first cultural institution to support and exclusively hire neurodivergent employees.

This ended up being my favorite way to experience Gaudí in Barcelona, and there is SO much more to Casa Batlló than what you usually see on Instagram.

Comment BARCELONA and I’ll send you my Barcelona travel guides & itineraries!

09/30/2026

Hidden in the most unsuspecting place in Athens, Greece is a magical Disney cafe that feels like an escape to Wonderland.

is part of my Athens Walking guide which is perfect if you want to spend a day in the heart of Athens.

This Walking guide is for you if you want to…

✅ Visit the Acropolis with zero crowds
✅ Eat incredible street food and dine at restaurants with views
✅ Escape to Disney in Greece
✅ Shop & find great souvenirs

It even includes my Google maps with everything bookmarked for you! All my guides and maps are always free for my followers!

09/30/2026

Here's part 2 of the Best 10 Foods to get Buc-ee's and don't forget to also check out part one. Have you been to ? Let me know what foods you think I should get during my next visit and your favorites! 🦫

09/29/2026

Have you guys heard of Buc-ees? I went to visit my parents this week and my dad loves taking me to Buc-ee's which is the most famous gas station convenient store in the south, and for good reason! They have the best snacks and treats, so many that I had to break this video into two parts. Here's the first top foods and snacks to get at Buc-ees!

1. Brisket Sandwich
2. Beaver Chips
3. Beaver Nuggets
4. Beef Jerky
5. Specialty Meats, our favorite are the stuffed chickens!

Stay tuned for part #2!

09/28/2026

After just returning from Barcelona and already missing all the incredible food, Telefèric Barcelona | Spanish Restaurants opening at Fashion Island could not have come at a better time! 🇪🇸✨

From tapas and paella to sangria and churros, this is exactly the kind of dinner I’ve been craving. Here are a few of my favorites from the menu:

🦀 Crab Croquetas
Crab croquetas topped with fresh tuna sashimi and spicy aioli.

🍋 Ceviche
Halibut, shrimp, and scallops with citrus and market pico.

🥟 Wagyu Empanadas
Braised short rib empanadas served with Manchego crackers and Mojo sauce.

🌮 Tuna Tacos
Marinated ahi tuna with mashed avocado in crispy wonton shells.

🦞 Lobster Paella
Lobster, shrimp, and octopus with that perfectly crispy socarrat on the bottom. This was easily one of the highlights of dinner!

🍩 Churros
Barcelona-style churros served with chocolate and toffee.

🥕 Fancy a Carrot?
Fig leaf-infused tequila, carrot cordial, Amontillado sherry, oregano, and spicy agave.

🌶️ Spicy Sangria
White w**e, serrano vodka, triple sec, elderflower liqueur, cranberry, and lime.

So excited to have a little taste of Barcelona right here in Orange County. 🇪🇸

What are you ordering first?

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