The Best Pizza and Cheesesteaks in the City of Brotherly Love

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Here’s what’s on tap today:

Cozy hotel in the Cotswolds

The best pizza and cheesesteaks in the city of brotherly love

Ski on top of an energy plant

Alternative to international phone plans

Stay in the Cotswolds

The Fish Hotel - Broadway, United Kingdom

If you’re looking for a little R&R, let me introduce you to these cozy little cottages in the Cotswolds. This hotel offers a variety of accommodation options including rooms, suites, huts, and treehouses along with a luxurious seafood-inspired on-site restaurant. The 500-acre private estate has a smörgåsbord of outdoor activities—from falconry to flying in their hovercraft. And for my pet lovers out there, it’s dog-friendly! 🐕 What’s not to love?

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Philadelphia

Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philly - Philadelphia, PA

Having grown up right outside of Philly, cheesesteaks hold a very special place in my heart. While there are many excellent options to choose from—outside of Pat’s and Geno’s (the usual tourist traps)—only one stands above the rest as the best of the best. And that is Angelo’s.

This spot is known more for its pizza than anything, which is also the bomb.com. And let me tell you, they have that dough down to a science—between the pizza and the freshly baked rolls, Angelo’s does NOT miss.

If you’re new to the cheesesteak game, practice your order ahead of time… Philadelphians are not forgiving. “Whiz wit” is the authentic order (cheese whiz “wit” onions). But I prefer “American wit”. Whatever your preference, very few things beat simple done well.

Experience in Copenhagen

Copenhill - Copenhagen, Denmark

Leave it to Scandinavia to create something like this—a paradise for outdoor activities in the middle of the city. Copenhill offers skiing, snowboarding, sledding, run/hike training, and climbing. The facility also features a cafe, a restaurant, music, and your “classic” après ski atmosphere all with gorgeous views of Copenhagen.

Oh, and this baby is versatile. All of this is built on top of a waste-to-energy plant, helping Copenhagen get closer to its goal of becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral capital.

Carry On

Airalo

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Cheers til next week,

T.O.