I have spent a lot of time in the state of Pennsylvania. My family lives there and I have made many trips to Philly. After all this time I have yet to go to Pittsburgh. Over the last few years I have heard a lot about this cities food scene and that is why I…
Not too long ago I spent a few weeks in Kerala, India. I was lucky enough to be placed on their “Kerala Blog Express” campaign. It is 30 bloggers on a bus together for 30 days. Think Road Rules but with bloggers. It was quite an experience being a trip with that many people. I…
How to spend a weekend in Swansea. What to do, what to eat and what to see.
There is this place in Montana where a river runs through it. A place you can have it all. Arts, culture, diversity, outdoors and incredible food and drink. This place is called Missoula. I sadly dismissed Montana as a destination. I knew it would be beautiful but I felt like it wouldn’t have anything to…
Following in Anthony Bourdain’s footsteps I chose Cartagena as my first destination in Colombia. Colombia has been on my radar for a few years now. I had been meaning to explore more of South America and I fell in love with arepas a few years back. I wanted to follow my stomach to this place.
In this digital era it seems everything is changing. Our lives are constantly inflicted by technology. How we live and how we work is evolving, If you would have told me even 10 years ago it would be possible to work while travelling, outside of being a foreign reporter, I would not have believed it….
Berkshire is one of the greenest and most gorgeous counties in England. Its massive fields are home to a long history of sheep farming, a practice that’s still celebrated in frequent local fairs and has much to do with the county’s culture. And in 1957, the Queen recognized the area officially as The Royal County…
Have you taken a yoga class and want to deepen your practice? Have you never tried it but always wanted to? Or do you just want to relax, unwind and connect? All are viable reasons to spend time on a yoga retreat. You don’t need to be an expert( but you can be), you don’t…
If you go to Tallinn in warmer weather your options are expansive. I visited in December. The weather was just starting to turn really cold. A few days in it was snowing. For me it just added to the ambiance. The cobblestone roads, the medieval buildings and, since it was nearing Christmas, the markets all…
When heading to Estonia I had very little actual knowledge of the country. In my head I thought, former Soviet Country, probably dreary maybe not westernized. Man was I wrong. When my cab dropped me off at my apartment building I was shocked, The city was so modern looking. I was staying at the Storytellers…
The Finger lakes is a broad area. There is so much to absorb. I spent a few days eating and drinking my way thru Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown and Syracuse trying to find the best places to go! I have rounded them up and put them here for your reading ( and hopefully eventual trip) pleasure!
There is so much to do in Dutchess County it might be hard to make final decisions when planning an itinerary. Especially if you are looking to do a weekend or long weekend trip. Don’t worry! I spent some time there and have picked out some things that I think make a perfect weekend. Come…