I am by no means an expert on film making or cinema. I thoroughly enjoy all kinds of movies, including cartoons, romantic comedies, and suspense. (I do admit that I’ve completely lost my ability to sit through scary movies. I…
Whoops. Someone had a rough night in Haad Rin. High Tide on Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand.
One inherent, yet completely unglamorous part of long term travel is the multi-day, multi-continent epic journey. Typically, they involve several forms of transportation, jetlag, bad food, lack of comfortable seating/beds, and can last for days. It’s virtually impossible to avoid…
In Bali, we had the opportunity to see a performance of the classic Indonesian dance, The Ramayana Ballet. This story has been one of the most famous love stories in Indonesia for generations, having originated from a centuries old Hindu…
When you think of food in Argentina, the first thing you probably think of is steak. This makes sense, as meat is one of the most important elements of the cuisine. It is the heart of Argentinian cuisine, and Argentina…
Thessaloniki was our first mainland destination in Greece. After spending a few weeks in the Cyclades and on Crete, we were looking for a mainland Greece experience off the tourist pathway to Athens. Sitting all the way up in the…
New Zealand Sailing through the Marlborough Sounds en route to Picton.
A good part about having a nine to five job in a city is the excitement that builds once you’ve booked a tropical getaway. Whether its in the dead of an actual northeastern winter (ahem, not like 2012) or in…
For various reasons, Fort Greene was our clear choice for neighborhoods when returning to Brooklyn after our trip was over. Only a 20 minute walk from the Brooklyn Bridge, Fort Greene is filled with beautiful old brownstones (both restored and…
As we get closer to the warmer weather, I feel a natural pull to spend more time walking around Brooklyn on the weekends. The trees are just starting to turn green, the early spring blossoms are almost reaching full bloom,…
During a visit to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, there are few a few things that every tourist seems to do. The first is a visit to the main temple of Angkor Wat for sunrise – sitting to the west of…
In honor of National Puppy Day, I have to give a shout out to the amazing animals we’ve seen on our travels. Obviously, animals are everywhere in the world. Each continent, country, island, town has some. Big ones, little ones,…
Aside from New Zealand being a dream travel destination for me, it was also a dream wine destination for me, a fairly serious wino. New Zealand has produced some of the world’s best white wines, in my opinion, and tasting…
Spring is officially here in New York City. Usually, the first day of spring doesn’t welcome in such beautiful weather. This year, however, has been so warm that the trees and bulbs are already budding, and I already hear the…
China, depending on whether you are talking about the Mainland or the special economic zones, was an interesting culinary destination for us. We knew before even getting there that regardless of what our fellow travelers had said about food in…
No matter where you go in the world, there are certain things that are always there. Like the sky. It’s comforting to see things that are reminders of home and reminders of places you love. One of the things I…
One thing always on a New Yorker’s mind during the winter months is getting away to better weather. We thought about it consistently even this year, which had only about 5 inches total of snow in the city and rarely…
One of the most important parts of exploring another country for me is indulging in the local drinks. (I’m talking about the fun ones here, just to be clear) This is especially true since we cannot indulge in all local…
After a day spent flying from Greece to Jordan, and from Jordan to Dubai, we arrived to a hot and dry night in the desert. We flew down Sheikh Zayed Road in an airport taxi, passing malls, skyscrapers, and mosques…
One of the best ways to get to know a country is to hop on local transportation and see where it takes you. Local buses and trains are more of a cultural experience than tourist versions, though tourist transport can…
Going to a farmer’s market in one of the highlights of my week in the summertime. Farmer’s markets are not always easy to get to in NYC, even though they set them up everywhere. For Manhattan and Brooklyn, Saturday is…
Only a boat ride away from the beaches of Bali, there exists a place where tourism has not yet spoiled the calmness. There is no pier for large boats to dock, limiting the amount of people who come to stay…
I’m back from another short trip – this time within my own country. Keystone, Colorado. Since this winter has been rather disappointing for a northeast-based snowboarder, one must seek out some better snow and better terrain in other states –…
Greek cuisine has a little something for everyone. There’s plenty of vegetables, plenty of meats, plenty of dairy, and plenty of seafood. Depending on what you like to eat, you’ll find dishes that highlight the local flavors of Greece in…
Some people don’t know that I went to “wine school.” I put that in quotes as it was really hard sometimes to fully think of it as school. Yes there were final exams and yes we had textbooks, but with…
I know I just posted a blog about appreciation, but I have to post another today. Its Valentine’s Day and I’m feeling blessed. Matt deserves a post to himself. And it’s not just because he’s my husband. It’s because traveling…
One of my most favorite things to do when I arrive in a new country is check out the local markets. While I totally do love a good farmers market as well, I’m specifically talking about the ‘stuff’ markets here.…
It’s now been well over a year since we got back from our trek to Everest Base Camp. Since then we’ve done a lot of things and been a lot of places, but if I close my eyes, I can…
For me, Southeast Asia was one culinary location I couldn’t wait to explore. Bring on the noodles, bring on the ginger, bring on the rice. For Matt, not so much. Since pretty much everything on the local menus (save steamed…
Australia was supposed to be a focal point on our trip. Not only is travel there easy in terms of language and infrastructure, but Matt would be able to eat almost anything. There is plenty to see and do, and…