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Best Nonfiction Books of 2020

January 1, 2021

Starting the year off with my best nonfiction books of 2020!

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My favorite nonfiction of 2019!

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Amsterdam is so absurdly charming! Before you go,

Amsterdam is so absurdly charming! Before you go, here’s three things to know when planning:

🌂It rains A LOT. Even if the forecast looks okay, there’s often sprinkles throughout the day. Waterproof shoes and coats are a must!
🖼️Pre-book visits to most of the museums, even in the slow seasons! Many (especially those in small spaces like the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum) sell out days or weeks in advance. Once you pick your days, get your tickets!
🍲Eat Indonesian food! There are a ton of great places in the city. Wherever you go, order the rijsstafel: small portions of a bunch of main dishes, served with rice! It’s a fantastic way to try a ton of great food.
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Amsterdam is off to a strong start, even at night.

Amsterdam is off to a strong start, even at night.
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Germany is the OG for Christmas markets, and they

Germany is the OG for Christmas markets, and they don’t disappoint!

A few of my favorites in Germany:
- Cologne: I love it so much we’re heading back for round two this year! Their markets hit that sweet spot of Christmas cheer with plenty of delicious foods to try and artisans making cool souvenirs.
- Munich: Munich’s are ridiculously, with great themes at each one! My favorite has to be the Medieval market, complete with the staff in costume!
- Heidelberg: The whole city is overlooked by the castle, so every photo feels iconic! Don’t skip their Fuerzangenboule, a strong mulled wine with a rum soaked sugar cube flambeed above the pot!
- Berlin: Such a great city all year long, it’s has more than 50 Christmas markets! A few cost entry to get in (1-2€) but the money goes to support local nonprofits.
 Have you been to any German Christmas markets? Which ones did you love?
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Venice never gets old! . . . . . . . . . . .#vene

Venice never gets old!
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I love exploring new cities and cultures, but y’

I love exploring new cities and cultures, but y’all, Budapest exceeded expectations. It’s a great destination for a few days, and here’s what you should know to plan you trip:

Budapest food is fantastic! Make sure to try:
- Goulash of course!
- All the fantastic roasted meats
- Langos - a fried dough with savory toppings
- Chimney cake - coal baked dough sweetened and topped with all kinds of goodies!

Budapest’s history runs from high art to street art, so make sure to explore both parts. The Budapest parliament is stunning, at least worth walking past the exterior. On the other end, make sure to explore Budapest’s ruin bars - funky bars set up in abandoned buildings!

The best way to see Budapest is from the water! Even in winter, doing a river cruise is worth the chill. Better at night when the major buildings are all lit up.
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Our town’s Christmas market opened up this past

Our town’s Christmas market opened up this past weekend and I can’t wait to soak up all the joy!

Unlike bigger cities’ Christmas markets, our small town market is mostly food based, with a few local artisans sprinkled in. But the great part about that is that you can go most evenings for 6 weeks and try a different booth every time!

Wedge may be a little skeptical of the decorations though…
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Three things to look for at the Budapest Christmas

Three things to look for at the Budapest Christmas markets:
🥘 The markets really highlight Hungarian food. You can eat all the classics without ever setting foot in a restaurants! Make sure to try goulash, langos (a savory elephant ear/fried dough with toppings), roasted pork, and finish it off with chimney cake!
🎄 Every evening they project a light show on the front of St. Stephen’s Basilica! It’s really cute and well done, perfect to enjoy with a cup of mulled wine!
🍷 Speaking of mulled wine, many of the booths offer additional fruit flavors to try! The most popular are sour cherry, plum, and blueberry.
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If you do one thing in Budapest, see the city all

If you do one thing in Budapest, see the city all lit up from the water!

There are tons of inexpensive boats that run 1-2 hour routes! Meaning, even if you’re on a shoestring budget, you can find one.

If you can, pick one that starts just before sunset: that way you get the sunset views on the way out, and all lit up on the way back!

If not, opt for a night boat. But in winter, the sun sets at 4 - easy to jump on one before dinner!
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May we all enjoy a big meal today as much as this

May we all enjoy a big meal today as much as this guy. I know I did! Happy turkey day!
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After 2 years of cancelled or scaled down versions

After 2 years of cancelled or scaled down versions, Christmas markets are in full swing this year!

Some have already opened - here in Italy some started last week, meaning it’s time to celebrate!

I’ve got a big trip coming in early December to the Netherlands and Germany! Plus a few weekend trips here and there to maximize the Christmas spirit!

Have you visited a European Christmas market? Which one was your favorite???
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PSA: if you haven't bought your turkey yet, GET IT

PSA: if you haven't bought your turkey yet, GET IT THIS WEEKEND!

Generally turkeys need 24 hours of thawing for every 5 pounds of turkey. Meaning a 20-pound turkey takes 4 days to thaw fully. Add in a day to brine (and you want to brine!) and it's time to get that baby in the fridge.

Need more Thanksgiving prep? I've got all my favorites on the Teaspoon of Nose ready for you! Check the link in my bio for all my Thanksgiving favorites!
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I love it when a destination lives up the hype! .

I love it when a destination lives up the hype!
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When I moved to Italy, Assisi was on my bucket lis

When I moved to Italy, Assisi was on my bucket list.

There wasn’t a profound reason. A few friends had been and said it was cool; it’s of course famous for St. Francis; it’s a region that’s particularly beautiful.

For whatever reason, it captivated me. I remember writing in my goal trips (yes that’s a thing for me) for 2020.

And then everything happened that was 2020. And 2021. It’s not as if I haven’t traveled since then, but somehow Assisi never bubbled to the top of the list for the next trip.

Until this weekend. So on a cloudy November weekend, we threw the dog in the car and headed down to Umbria.

Assisi is just as cool/sacred/beautiful as I’d heard.

We’ve eaten our weight in local pasta.
I have a new favorite truffle dish.
The wine is excellent.
The incredibly historic churches are all free entry, and beautifully unique from some of the other Italian heavy hitter cathedrals.

This is your reminder to go. See the parts of the world (or the country, or the state) that grabs you. Even if it’s a quick weekend road trip for peace and beauty in a small hillside city.

Go.
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I’ll never get tired of this country. The everyd

I’ll never get tired of this country. The everyday beauty is just RIDICULOUS.

Italy certainly isn’t the only place that’s gorgeous at every turn, but it might be my favorite.
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Hey siri, how do you say “just a trim” in Ital

Hey siri, how do you say “just a trim” in Italian??

I finally cut my hair! While it’s not my first Italian haircut, I definitely needed a refresh on salon terminology before I went. 😅

Only slightly embarrassed to admit it’s been about 18 months since I last cut it. (Turns out if you never use heat styling, you don’t get split ends.)

Just got a little off to keep it long for winter, but I love it!

Grazie Erica @guestparrucchierisacile!!!
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Realities of fluffy dogs: twice a year they get a

Realities of fluffy dogs: twice a year they get a new coat, and for two weeks the whole house is COVERED in fur! Good thing he’s pretty, because this whole vacuuming twice a day isn’t my jam. 😉
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Spent today hiking in one of the hidden corners of

Spent today hiking in one of the hidden corners of Italy!

One of the many things about Friuli Venezia Giulia that I love is the outdoors. From epic mountains to rivers that practically glow with color, it’s stunning year round!

Today’s destination was Lago di Tramonti for the old lake ruins and the Pozze Smeraldine, or Emerald Springs!

They’re less than an hour from Aviano AB and less than two from Venice, so add it to your Friuli Venezia Giulia list!
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Italian beverage quiz: are you team ☕️ or team

Italian beverage quiz: are you team ☕️ or team 🍷??

Whichever you'd rather sip, you can get amazing versions of both in Turin!

From incredible wine and apertivo options to great coffee (please please please do yourself a favor and order a bicerin!) you can't go wrong with your drinks in Turin!

Thanks in large part to the amazing friend and resource that is @collinemontagne, I've rounded up a few favorites for all the eating and drinking I could possibly squeeze into a long weekend!
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About as spooky as we’re getting over here tonig

About as spooky as we’re getting over here tonight!

(Italians don’t go big on Halloween - some little ones trick or treat at the shops around the piazza, but it’s not a huge thing locally.)
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Milano spa day! . . Went and checked out @qcterme

Milano spa day!
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Went and checked out @qcterme’s Milan location and it didn’t disappoint!!

Tons of rooms with different types of heat and water effects. There were enough options that the spa didn’t feel full (even though there were plenty of people there). We had plenty of time to try everything out and go back to our favorites!

If you want to mix in a pamper day to your next trip, add it to your list - they’ve got several locations throughout Italy!
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