European travel blog - A Wanderlust for Life

A Wanderlust For Life is a European travel blog. We are Sean and Jessica and are based in Amsterdam, we travel all around Europe and share our adventures here and on our social media (you can find those links above!). We love those experiences that you just have to write home about and enjoy exploring the local culture through food, drinks, and good company.

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Amsterdam West

Eastern Docklands

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KULDIGA, LATVIA

Discovering charming small towns is what I'm all about. Ok, ok...I'm about discovering everything 🤗. What's your favorite thing about traveling. I think food has to be my favorite thing!

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RIGA, LATVIA

This city is something out of a fairytale. I've heard of cities like this...super colorful and a dream to wonder the streets. I couldn't believe how many times I just caught myself smiling while walking around.
Where have you been that automatically makes you smile?

I went by myself to attend a women's conference, buuuut I was basically sick the whole time. My hotel room wasn't a pleasant place to be and I couldn't wait to leave since I just associated it with illness. Not that it was the fault of the hotel as all. I went from one massive multi-day work event to another conference. Not super smart. Thank goodness the pharmacists were super helpful (and everyone here seems to speak perfect English) on my and gave me everything I could need to feel better.
Now, Sean and I need to go together because it was too epic to not take him up there! Besides, I need more Latvian wine 🙂 If you're confused about that, head to our YouTube channel (youtube.com/awanderlustforlife) to watch videos about what to expect when in Lativa. Yep, I still did videos! Can't you tell if I was sick? lol. That's a not-so-fun game 😂

The older we get, the more we get to know our bodies...I think it's the best thing about getting older. Now I know, I won't do back-to-back massive work conferences!

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KULDIGA, LATVIA
Press trip
This town was a wonderful little surprise. Outside the capital city of Riga is plenty of explore. But what struck me was just how beautiful it all was. On our little press trip, we stayed in Kuldiga and I wanted to stay longer. This was part of a women's conference so Sean wasn't able to join and I desperately want to take him back!

I stayed in an apartment that was super cute (well-decorated) and super livable. I've always thought it would be nice to go somewhere for a few days as a writer's retreat, this would totally be it! The whole town has a chill vibe while still having what you need.
Are you someone who wants to get out of the main city, or do you stick to the big city?

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HET SCHEEPVAARTMUSUEM

On the Amsterdam press trip I took in the Eastern Docklands, we also headed to this Maritime Museum. Honestly, I wasn't super excited but then I got to explore this replica Dutch ship and gawk at old maps.

Who doesn't love maps?! I actually need to go back with Sean so I can explore a bit more with him!

Would this be something you think you'd like to do?

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OUD WEST, AMSTERDAM (Press trip)

This city is full of beautiful spot. While the center is absolutely stunning, taking a walk in any of the other neighborhoods rewards you with lovely streets with only locals walking on them.
This is oud west. We used to live nearby and just love this space. This is a real neighborhood with real people and great restaurants and shops...including @dehallenamsterdam_official which includes @foodhallen. My favorite thing to get here is a Chicken fling from Viet View and a G&T from the G&T bar!

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AMSTERDAM

Press trip - I had a staycation-like press trip here in Amsterdam to discover a couple different neighborhoods.
This is is the Eastern Docklands. First of all, check out that sky! We had blue skies for a bit. How exciting!
But I also wanted to point out that we have stunning architecture all over the city. These homes may not be on a canal, but they are also so pretty. This isn't the only kind of architecture you'll find either. Take a wonder through this neighborhood and find some gems. You'll also find some great spots to eat, like @dekompaszaal and @instock_nl.
Do you ever just take time to wonder and get out of the city center?

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WROCŁAW, POLAND

Even though this looks sponsored, it isn't! We heard about this food truck, went to go find it, and thought it didn't exist anymore. We were wrong! As we walked down the well-kept path you see behind me, we noticed this fence (also behind me). It looks sketchy as all get-out, but we heard people and smelled food.
We were hungry! So, we followed our noses and found the pizza truck! It was such a sketchy looking spot that we walked slowly, and craned our necks around the corner. It's funny now, but then, I just wasn't sure what was going on. Turns out there are bars back there, too! It feels so secret...but it's definitely not. Make sure you have plenty of time because the pizza took a while since so many orders were in front of us.
Was it worth it? YES! But I couldn't finish it. We had a refrigerator back in the room, but the saddest part of the story is that I forgot the pizza in there and never got to finish it. 😭

If you want to see more of the foodie spots we went to, just hit up our YouTube channel. It's youtube.com/awanderlustforlife. Easy, huh? And search for Wroclaw. We have a couple videos from there for you to check out!

Have you ever gone somewhere seemingly sketchy for food? Please share below, what it was for, and where it was!

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