After years of pining, I recently had the opportunity to explore the picturesque town of Quebec City. I have long drooled over the photos of European style shops and stories … Read More
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and so I know a lot of you are rightly enjoying time with your family, eating great food and just relaxing. In keeping … Read More
Thanksgiving is tomorrow here in the United States and with it a forced gluttony of turkey, stuffing and pie. It’s also a time when many of us feel a little … Read More
In 1855 David Livingstone found himself in a canoe traveling down the Zambezi River towards what the locals called ‘smoke that thunders.’ The sound is what he heard first, a … Read More
I love animals and the opportunity to go on multiple game drives in Africa was a once in a lifetime experience I’ll never forget. The fun and excitement turned serious … Read More
For some people the process of getting from one place to the other is a pain, a chore, an experience to dread with fear and trepidation. For others, like me, … Read More
One of the best aspects of traveling in Europe is the food. From the best pastries in the world to savory dishes created with care and perfection. There are a … Read More
The sign at the ticket office said that all tours for the next two weeks were sold out, weird for winter in South Africa. But sure enough, the ferry was … Read More
I’m not normally a big fan of hard liquor; beer and wine are usually fine with me. And if I were to ever have hard liquor, I can guarantee you … Read More
I had no idea what I was looking at. The plastic food looked so pretty in the shop window, but I don’t speak Japanese and there wasn’t even an English … Read More
1. Learning how to make aioli the RIGHT way 2. Visit to Llívia, the only Catalan town surrounded by France 3. Eating dinner inside a volcano in Olot 4. Delicious … Read More
A year ago I wrote this post about places I want to visit. I’m asked all the time what my favorite destinations are and where I most want to go … Read More
Every country has its own unique linguistic quirks and picking up on these is inevitable when you visit. I heard many new terms during my trip to Cape Town, but … Read More
I’m a sucker for a nice hotel. There’s nothing better than coming back to a stylish and relaxing oasis after a long day of sightseeing or a tough day at … Read More
Bruges is one of those classically European towns that just oozes with charm and beauty. It’s almost as if Disney had masterminded the entire visitor experience, from horse drawn carriages … Read More
The leaves have turned, there’s a chill in the air and smells of apple pie and fresh cider have filled the kitchens of millions. Fall is here and with it … Read More
I’ve started writing this post a hundred times on a hundred flights after being annoyed by fellow passengers. Sometimes the post was sarcastic, other times downright mean but never have … Read More
OK, before you start thinking that this post is sponsored by Australia Tourism or something, it’s not, but it is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time. If … Read More
I recently took part in an exciting event hosted by WIRED Insider and Marriott Hotels and Resorts, the second installment in their Culturazzi series of events, an evening with Funny … Read More
The opportunity to observe remarkable animals in their natural element was a precious treat for me on a recent trip to Namibia and Botswana. I stayed on a luxury … Read More
I wouldn’t say that I’m big into organic or even healthy foods, not normally at least. It wasn’t until I was in college when I first started to appreciate vegetables … Read More
The other day during the Presidential debates a South African Twitter follower commented how she wished their elected leaders would debate each other. That made me pause for a second … Read More
Usually when I travel the amount of walking, hiking and biking I do more than offsets any extra calories I get from, oh I don’t know, chocolate croissants and the … Read More
With each new generation of iPhone, the quality of mobile photography only gets better. Today’s smart phones can now take photos that rival even the best DSLR cameras on the … Read More
Dali was a strange man. A quick glance through the Spanish surrealist’s major works proves that right away. But he was also a passionate man and sought inspiration in the … Read More
1. Curling up next to a roaring fire with a good book, watching the snow fall outside 2. Great skiing, if that’s your thing 3. Surprisingly excellent food at Masala … Read More
Paris excites my travel imagination any time of year, but during the winter holidays the magic of the city seems to expand exponentially. In a veritable travel grenade of food, … Read More
I left the lavender farm in the highlands of Maui and listened to the dulcet tones of the lady in the GPS unit as she told me to turn left, … Read More
I like animals. A review of my posts will reveal a certain propensity towards engaging in animal related travel experiences and copious amounts of photos featuring cute wildlife. I try … Read More
The Spanish take hunting for mushrooms seriously, very seriously. Finding the perfect edible fungi is a well-honed skill and the best places to hunt for the ‘shrooms are secrets often … Read More
Travel isn’t always rainbows and baby camels. Sometimes bad things happen and sometimes we visit places that we don’t like. I know, I know, there’s something good to be found … Read More
When I first heard that Cape Town had been named the World Design Capital for 2014, I didn’t fully appreciate what that really means. Images of Project Runway filled my … Read More