When I let people know that I was headed to Pittsburgh for a few days in August, most told me to beeline for Primanti Bros to get one of their…
4 Unique Places to Find Coffee and Tranquility in Tokyo
All you need is a little caffeine. Image by Sammi Lim. Having spent the better part of my life in busy cities such as Kuala Lumpur and New York City,…
How to not feel like a complete idiot in France
Let’s face it: traveling can be hard on the ego sometimes. You’re in a new setting, with new norms and rules and etiquettes, and it’s easy to feel like you’re…
Sammy in Sydney: Week 2 Musings on Kangaroos, Espresso, and Beautiful Views
Samantha took in the breathtaking view of Sydney’s harbor from Taronga Zoo. After a surprising and enjoyable first week in Sydney, here are my top thoughts from Week Number Two:…
Coffee fun for everyone
Even if you don’t drink coffee, Colombia’s Coffee Triangle is a magical place to visit. I hesitate to write this. If I do, you might race and get your plane…
Best of Buenos Aires
As my parents can attest, I am a huge fan of “Best of ______(fill in the city) ” ratings. Since high school, I have participated annually in submitting nominations for…
Cultivating Colombian Coffee
When I tell people that I just moved back from Colombia, there are a few questions thrown at me in any order: Was it safe? Are you crazy? Are there…
In Defense of Mornings
At 2:00 AM, my new Argentinian friends simply will not let me go to bed. After a few hours drinking in the park, my time was up. No, I am…
Alice’s adventures in a Venezuelan Wonderland, Part 2.
Day 4: Well it’s been Bye Bye beaches and Hola hilltops & coffee haciendas the past two days as we’ve left the comfy confines of Playa Colorada behind for the…
Seattle
Seattle was quickly becoming a weekend escape from my life in Chicago, and I was looking forward to my visit with Alejandro. It was almost one year since I visited…