Eating alone has always been something of a mental hurdle for me, especially in countries where I don’t speak the language. On some of my travels, I am so intimidated…
Try Not to Drool: Breakfast Around the World in 18 Plates
If you are staring at an empty fridge, barely making it through a green-tea cleanse, or just a perpetually hungry person, be warned: This post will make you very, very…
English Food Isn’t What You Think: 4 to Try During Your Next Trip
Out of all the cuisine many travelers are eager to try, traditional English food options aren’t usually high on the list. [mks_pullquote align=”right” width=”300″ size=”24″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#36adaf”]To this unfortunate opinion, I…
6 Things Melbourne Does Really Well
Breakfast, anyone? Image by Samantha Marangell. It would be an under-exaggeration to say that I’ve fallen for Melbourne. After years of floating from semi-permanent setup to semi-permanent setup, I was…
Tips from a Nashville Local: Where to Eat, Drink, and Find Live Music!
All mouth-watering photos, including this from Mas Tacos Por Favor, courtesy of Isabel Thottam. This month I’m featuring guest blogger and Instagram foodie extraordinaire, Isabel Thottam. She’s soaking up the…
What Is WWOOF? And Why Should You Add It to Your Travels?
A beautiful spot in Finland. Image by Morgan Pettersson. After spending five weeks traveling in Finland, my bank balance was not looking pretty. While it’s a beautiful country, Finland, unfortunately, is…
Why Should You Make Central Europe Your Next Destination?
You could get used to this. Image from Pixabay. After four months in Central Europe, I have come to appreciate that this region is its own unique animal, neither entirely consumerist nor…
Exploring Nicaragua: From Honey to Rum
Sweet-as-can-be fresh honeycomb in the afternoon Photo courtesy of Finn Moss White-Thompson. When the post-holiday winter blues settle in, I start daydreaming of warmer climes, typically with a soft and sunny “California Dreamin’”…
What’s for Dinner? Togolese Staples + 3 Quick and Easy, Village-Friendly, Comfort Food Recipes
Tuna burgers cooking. Image by Flickr user Hillary. Let’s face it: Although sampling local cuisine is one of the highlights of visiting a new place, it can be nice to…
Relaxing With Nature in Norfolk County
The beautiful Port Dover in Norfolk County. Photo credit: Ryan Wright Have you ever been to Norfolk County? If this charming part of Southern Ontario isn’t on your radar, it…
Travel more, eat less junk food or say “sayonara” to cigarettes: what made it onto your New Years Resolution list this year?
So it’s January already, and once we’ve finished asking ourselves where the last 12 months have gone, we’re ready to make, stick to, and often break-our 2013 New Year’s Resolutions….
Food Treasures: Cloudberries
My friend Ragnhild and I spent the month of August working on a strawberry farm just outside of Tromsø, Norway, 700 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. We would rise…
Ooh la la! Puff Pastry at Brunch? Yes, please!
Who doesn’t love brunch? Raise your hand so I know to avoid you. Brunch culture is inviting, endearing, and tasty. Combine the richness and laziness of a late-morning brunch with…
The Hidden Jewel of Canadian Food
Lately, I have been cooking up kale like the sun is about to set on leafy greens. However, as winter is still quite lionesque in Chicago and not yet getting…
Israeli Food: A Primer
Last week marked my one year anniversary of living in Israel. Prior to moving here, I had never even visited the country, so was not entirely sure what to expect….