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Columbus, Ohio—if you're not from the Midwest, this city probably isn't anywhere close to appearing on your radar, and I get it. It's not the most alluring place, but if you ever happen to find yourself here, you're in luck, because it's actually pretty awesome. But you don't have to just take my word for it—these guides will help you find out for yourself. 

Peter's Guide To The Best Place You've Never Heard Of: Coffee Edition ☕ 

Columbus wasn't always the nicest (or safest) city, but these days, it's gentrifying quickly. Gentrification is always a mixed bag, but one definite up-side is the emergence of an amazing post-industrial coffee scene. Take a read through, jot down a few names from this list, and come find out why Columbus has a reputation for being the coolest city in the Midwest! 

Peter's Guide To The Best Place You've Never Heard Of: Nightlife Edition 🍺

In addition to being home the largest university in the country (Ohio State), Columbus is also considered to be one of the gay capitals of America. These two demographics alone have sustained and enjoyed a vibrant nightlife scene for a long time now, but as Columbus develops, more and more midwestern millennials are relocating here, creating a well-rounded boozer's paradise. 

Peter's Guide To The Best Place You've Never Heard Of: RESTAURANT Edition 🍴

Columbus, Ohio is booming, with new businesses opening everyday. A center for academia and culture in the Midwest, the restaurant scene in Columbus is quickly rising to be one of the best in the region, but not everything worth visiting is a recent development. In this guide, we'll explore the best restaurants in Columbus, both new and old, as told by a native. 

If my time abroad so far has made me an expert in anything, it would have to be Hanoi, Vietnam. I lived here for upwards of a year as an ESL teacher, so I’m a good person to talk to about the practicalities of life in Hanoi. While I have published a plethora of articles about events that transpired within Hanoi’s city limits (indexed here), these are my big 3 city guides. Whether you are passing through, or thinking about making the jump for real, I’ve got you covered.

Field Guide To Living 🏠 + Working 👨‍💻 In Hanoi  

Considering making Hanoi your home for a while? Awesome! It's a great place to live, but it can take some getting used to, and knowledge is power. This guide should answer all the questions you could have about moving to Hanoi, but if you're still feeling uncertain, don't hesitate to reach out and ask me yourself! 

Local's Guide To Coffee ☕ + Food🍴+ Nightlife🍺 In Hanoi

Just passing through? Looking to explore and have some fun? This guide will give you a peek at some Hanoian favorites from the perspective some more permanent residents. Trust me, hanging out with the locals and the expats is a totally different world than Hanoi’s rowdy backpacker scene.

The 10 Rules of Driving In Hanoi 🏍️ 

Last, the traffic in Hanoi is the stuff of legends, and not in a good way. If you come to Hanoi, you’ll likely want to rent a motorcycle to get around. This article walks you through the 10 rules of driving in Hanoi. Read it now, thank me later.

Nashville has a well-established reputation for being the country capital of the world, but that is only a small part of the story. In the past decade, Nashville has outgrown its quaint, southern roots to become a booming, cosmopolitan city. Still, as an outsider in Nashville, it can take some snooping to figure out exactly what this city has to offer outside of the campy country music world. Well don’t worry; your search for information ends here. 

Peter's Guide To Nashville's Emerging Underground 🤘

There’s a lot more to Nashville than Honky Tonks and bachelorette parties. Nashville has one of the best music scenes in the world and a vibrant community of musicians working to make it better every single day. However, tapping into Nashville’s indie side isn’t always easy. This guide should help you with nightlife & music in Nashville.

Peter's Guide To Nashville's Vibrant Restaurant Scene 🍴

This might seem random, but Nashville is actually a total foodie town. It would take years to exhaust all that Nashville’s restaurant scene has to offer. It was quite an undertaking, but I took the time to take pictures of all my favorite restaurants in Nashville and compile a guide for you. If you’re looking for good food in Nashville, you just found it.

Peter's Guide To Coffee In Nashville ☕

Nashville has a vibrant coffee shop scene. All across the city, coffee shops are oases, filled with entrepreneurs, musicians, students, and more. And between Nashville’s many small, office-less companies, budding start-ups, and already-huge-but-still-rapidly-growing community of musicians, these coffee shops can range from being social fixtures to full-fledged co-working spaces!

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