Vanessa Wachtmeister

When I invest in traveling equipment (like GORUCK), there are two very important questions that I take into consideration: 1. Does this make my butt look big? (Squat city!!)2. Can I run away from a kidnapper with this, drunk? These two clauses have revolutionized my traveling wardrobe and a few staples that can be found …

As 2013 wraps up, I’ve been noticing more and more people getting engaged and/or married under the age of 23. I get it. It’s cold outside… you want to cuddle and talk about your feelings… life after graduation is a tough transition… so why not just cut to the chase and get married, right?  It’s …

Wondering what it’s like living in China? To say that moving from the US to China was a culture shock would be a massive understatement. No matter how much you prepare and try and inform yourself about a place, living there is a whole other ballgame. I can feel my opinions of what is socially/morally/economically …

Cafe Mogador is my GO-TO place for a Sunday brunch recovery sesh. The big city is A LOT to take in for anyone who isn’t from NYC so I like to drag myself out of bed around noon for some of the most authentic Moroccan food east of the Mississippi. Where is Cafe Mogador? 101 …

Welcome to my best-kept secret in Boston: Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar! If you are lucky enough to pursue this edible opportunity, climb down the stairs to my favorite Mexican lair in town! Tons of people pass this gem without noticing its dark ominous door peeking out from the brick wall. Where to Find Lolita …