{bucket list} Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
A few years ago I had one of the most incredible travel experiences I have had so far – two days of tracking the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. I am probably not skilled enough...
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{10 second vacation} Dog Sledding in Montana
What could be better than spending the day with dozens of sweet, energetic dogs pulling sleds through the snow? In a word, nothing. Sure, it’s cold and snowy, but the exhiliration of guiding your...
{travelogue} Magic, Madonnas, and Millennia in Matera, Italy
I am guessing you have never heard of Matera, a city in the far south of Italy. Despite its incredibly unique and beautiful architecture and its fascinating history, it doesn’t even make it into...
{recipe} Raspberry Vanilla Syrup for your Cocktails, Mocktails, Lemonade, and More
I have a friend and I am very proud of her – because she is celebrating three years of being sober. For this special occasion, I wanted to make a very special non-alcoholic drink...
{10 second vacation} The Floating Lantern Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii
Every year on Memorial Day, there is a huge Floating Lantern Festival at Ala Moana Park in Honolulu. People make paper lanterns to commemorate loved ones who have passed away, and at sunset they...
{travelogue} Eight Fun Things to Do in Bangkok
Last month, I hit up Thailand for a quick trip on the way to and from Bhutan. I had been forewarned that Bangkok was a big, messy, dirty place, but once I got a...
{travelogue} Favorite Unique and Cheap Oahu Eats
You probably think of Oahu and your mind goes somewhere like this: It’s a great place to visit – with sparkling white sand, clear blue water, peaks to hike, and palm trees swaying in...
{travelogue} Seven Things You Should Eat in Amsterdam
Ah, Amsterdam. Perhaps you’ve come because the canals are picturesque, the folks whizzing by on bicycles are exhilirating, the museums are wondrous, and the design stores delightful… or maybe you just like drugs? Or...
{travelogue} Something for Everyone in Berlin
Berlin is one of those cities that has something for everyone—it can be equally exhilarating whether you’re a sophisticated museum-goer, history buff, laid-back yuppie, family unit, or young partier. I would have loved Berlin...
{recipe} Butternut Squash & Short Rib Chili
It’s cold and rainy outside, and there is really only one thing I want to eat: this chili made with butternut squash, beef short ribs, and black beans. The flavors are complex, with a...
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