Anthony Bourdain was, and still is, my hero and greatest inspiration. He didn’t just write books and make television, he opened my eyes and millions of others’ to food, culture, travel and different outlooks on life. From Kitchen Confidential to No Reservations to, my favorite TV show of all time, Parts Unknown, Tony showed us … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Leaving Something Good Behind
You’ve never known true disappointment until you’ve been bamboozled by a red bean bun. In many East Asian cuisines, the red bean, or adzuki bean as it is also known, will be boiled and mashed into a paste and then sweetened with honey or sugar. This paste is then used in various ways, including partnered … Continue reading The Legume Laden Liar
The Taj Mahal. One of the world’s grandest, most romantic gestures and one of the new seven wonders of the world. I set off for Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal, on an early morning express train from Delhi. Normally I am more of a headphones and daydream out the window kind of girl … Continue reading Agra and the Taj Mahal
It's not always possible to hop on a plane and explore a new destination, so sometimes traveling from the comfort of your couch is the next best thing. Here are my top 10 travel movies to inspire or satiate that longing to travel the world. 10. Tracks (2013) Travels to: Australia Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Adam … Continue reading My Top 10 Favorite Travel Movies (Fiction)
There comes a moment when living abroad stops being an exotic adventure and just becomes every day life. You get into a work routine, you establish a group of friends, you join a weekly dodgeball league (just me?) and things start to feel normal. It’s still an adventure in a sense, but you’re no longer … Continue reading Adjusting.
Well it’s been a year since my last travel adventure began. This time instead of taking in the sights and sounds of Central Africa I have made my way to Turkey to experience Europe, Asia and the Middle East all rolled into one land full of rich history and culture. I haven’t even been here … Continue reading Too Tired to Write Well
Nowhere To Go But Everywhere 