Iceland’s appeal isn’t just in its glaciers and geysers. Sure, driving the captivating countryside is a huge part of the draw, but the food will exceed expectations just as quickly. The term fresh seafood takes on a whole new meaning in this small country, completely surrounded by isolated, Arctic waters. The easiest way to understand Read more
Montreal, I thought you were completely and utterly great. You exceeded my expectations on so many levels and I can’t wait until we meet again. Montreal is super easy to navigate, full of incredibly genuine and friendly people, and has multiple cool neighborhoods in which to explore. It is also a ridiculously great food Read more
The following statement might sound somewhat counterintuitive, but it’s something I’ve learned to be true. Part of the lure, or maybe the advantage, that comes with being an avid traveler is actually the freedom you begin to feel that you’ve earned the right to start repeating places in which you are visiting. Sure, I still Read more
I had been to Copenhagen once before in 2008, on what was actually my very first venture in solo travel. I remember feeling completely liberated, but also undoubtedly a bit scared, nervous and not completely sure of what I was getting myself into. It’s interesting for me to look back on that now, knowing Read more
I cannot say enough good things about the incredible, eclectic, expansive and endlessly impressive Mexico City. The artfulness of the streets, buildings and parks, the pure and palpable friendliness of the people, the care and creativeness put into the design of every bit of space, and of course the distinctiveness found in its culinary creations, Read more
Panama is one of those countries that offers an incredible amount of variety and beauty in a relatively small and easily navigable space. There are jaw droppingly beautiful islands in every direction. There are stretches of jungle that go on for ages, so thick and dense that your eyes get lost in a sea of Read more
Two nights, two days. The food list needed to be well-thought out, well in advance. Step one; make a reservation 30 days out at Catbird Seat. Step two; make a reservation 30 days out at Husk Nashville. Step three; let all the other decisions fall into place around that. The Catbird Seat There are just 20 Read more
San Francisco has a lot to offer; wander The Mission for tacos, tattoos and nightlife, The Marina for bros, boutiques and boats, Pacific Heights for views and fancy Victorian homes, Outer Sunset for surf, shops and sunsets. The restaurant scene is just as varied. My favorites are below. Al’s Place, Cala. Outerlands, Tartine Manufactory, Petit Read more
In late December 2014 President Obama opened relations with Cuba, over 50 years after the embargo that stopped all US imports and meant that American citizens could not enter the country was first put in place. This shift has a lot of meaning, one of which directly affects the ability for Americans to travel into Read more
Booked three weeks prior to flying out, I spent New Years 2015 in Tulum, Mexico. The days (and nights) were hectic because of the time of the year it was, but I still managed to get some good Mexican style eats in the mix. The following restaurants are ranked in order of my overall enjoyment Read more
