Recommendations

A curated collection of my favorite experiences across travel, entertainment, dining, literature, and music.

Travel

Cinque Terre, Italy
Five colorful fishing villages along the Italian Riviera with stunning coastal views and hiking trails
2024
Hoi An, Vietnam
Ancient town with lantern-lit streets, incredible street food, and beautiful architecture
2023
Santorini, Greece
Iconic white-washed buildings, breathtaking sunsets, and crystal-clear waters
2023
Kyoto, Japan
Traditional temples, bamboo forests, and the perfect blend of ancient and modern Japan
2022

Film & TV

The Bear
Intense drama about a fine-dining chef returning to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop
2024
Hulu
Succession
Dark comedy-drama about a dysfunctional media dynasty and the battle for control
2023
HBO
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Mind-bending multiverse adventure that's both hilarious and deeply moving
2022
IMDb
Dune
Epic sci-fi adaptation with stunning visuals and complex world-building
2021
IMDb

Restaurants

Osteria Francescana
Three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Modena, Italy, by Massimo Bottura
2024
Website
Noma
Revolutionary Nordic cuisine in Copenhagen, consistently ranked among the world's best
2023
Website
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Legendary sushi restaurant in Tokyo, made famous by the documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi'
2022
Documentary
El Celler de Can Roca
Three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Girona, Spain, known for innovative Catalan cuisine
2021
Website

Books

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
Winner of the 2022 Booker Prize, a ghost story set during the Sri Lankan civil war
2024
Goodreads
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro's exploration of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human
2023
Goodreads
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir's space adventure about a lone astronaut trying to save humanity
2022
Goodreads
The Midnight Library
Matt Haig's thought-provoking novel about life's infinite possibilities
2021
Goodreads

Albums

Midnights
Taylor Swift's introspective pop album exploring sleepless nights and self-reflection
2024
Spotify
Renaissance
Beyoncé's dance-heavy album celebrating Black and queer culture
2023
Spotify
Dawn FM
The Weeknd's concept album about the afterlife, blending pop and electronic sounds
2022
Spotify
Sour
Olivia Rodrigo's debut album capturing the raw emotions of teenage heartbreak
2021
Spotify