Sauerbraten 4 Ways: Berlin Cooking Class

April 25, 2013 12 Comments »

sauerbraten cooking class berlin

One of the best things about Berlin is the vast amount of ethnic food choices you have in the city. However – what about the German food – where is it hiding? I’m happy to tell you that I found it – Sauerbraten and spätzle! I was so happy I felt like polka dancing – […]

Finding the Hip Local Restaurants in Berlin

April 19, 2013 3 Comments »

  As the 4 of us walked through the neighborhood streets of Prenzlauerberg and Mitte in Berlin chatting excitedly about restaurants, dating, and life in Berlin I felt a little Sex in the City nostalgia coming on. It had been a while since I had this feeling in my travels – it was comfortable – […]

This Meat Has Expired

April 11, 2013 11 Comments »

abandoned buildings berlin

The glass crunches underneath my shoes with every step I take, the stairway is dimly lit by diffused daylight on this wintery day. A cold blast of air blows through the broken window sending a thin layer of snow swirling on the stairs as I continue to walk to the top level.  The paint on […]

Where Sheep Roam – Patagonia

March 15, 2013 5 Comments »

They were lurking in the landscapes – I knew they were there – but you seldom see them. Occasionally – among the flat golden grasses you’d see one, on his horse, with his signature gaucho beret hat, quiet aura, and chiseled features. He had an eye on the cattle or sheep with the help of […]

How to Understand the Street Art in Buenos Aires

March 5, 2013 17 Comments »

street art Buenos aires

“A commissioned piece of graffiti on your home can actually raise the value of your home in Buenos Aires.” she says in a factual manner. As my brain catches up with my ears, I interrupt our guide and say, “What, can you repeat that last part about increasing the value of your home?” Clearly I […]

Kayaking Solitude in Torres Del Paine Patagonia

February 26, 2013 4 Comments »

A pristine view

I can see it coming. My legs tense up as the kayak rocks from side to side. The wind is a full frontal assault trying it’s best to rip my hat off my head. The brim is blown back and the string it is attached with is pulling against my chin ready to snap. For […]

Trekking in Torres Del Paine with Ecocamp

February 21, 2013 6 Comments »

ecocamp patagonia

There are a number of ways you can experience Torres Del Paine Park in Patagonia – from roughing it to luxury. I was there to hike the W trek, a well known route in the shape of a W leading you to the best views in the park. Many people, like Audrey and Dan from […]

A Walk in the Turkish Food Markets

September 13, 2012 16 Comments »

hills of spices in the spice market

As we wandered through the market I was finally able to ask all of the questions that had been consuming my brain in Turkish markets. What’s this? How do they make that? What is this used for? When do people eat this? And the list goes on and on. Whenever you explore a new country’s […]

Getting Dirty in Cappadocia

August 28, 2012 11 Comments »

parked quad bikes overlooking Cappadocia Turkey

My hands vibrate, the noise is deafening, and there is so much dust I can hardly see the dirt path in front of me. My lips are tightly pursed so as not to take in too much dust in my lungs – but even though my lips are sealed – I am smiling inside. Yesterday […]

Savor Seattle at Pike Place

August 23, 2012 6 Comments »

pikes place market seattle

We met at the Starbucks, a bit cliché for Seattle, but it was warm inside and I wasn’t going to complain when I was handed a white chocolate mocha drink as I was peeling off my mittens. Mark introduced himself as our Savor Seattle guide for the morning and then introduced rest of the international […]