Lake District, England

5 UK Destinations Perfect for a Long Weekend

Easter is a major holiday in Europe. In the UK, everything shuts down for a four-day weekend. People go to visit their families. Massive traditional meals are whipped up, sweets are ingested at a rapid rate. It’s...

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An Indulgent Swiss Anniversary

It’s coming, or as I like to say, looming. Our wedding anniversary, the annual date that reminds me that the days are long but the years are short and that I am getting older. It’s weird that our anniversary has...

Amatriciana sauce

Destination Dishes: Classic Roman Amatriciana Sauce

This series of articles highlights some of our favorite culinary offerings around the world. For us, the joy of travel is inextricably linked to eating well, and we like to recreate our favorites at home. Join us as...

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Teeny Tiny Liechtenstein

In public, I try not to be that kind of traveler. You know the type. The one who ticks off countries and locations from some fantasy list, making a special trip out of Barcelona to drive multiple hours just to see...

gluten-free in London’s coolest neighborhoods

Going Gluten-Free in London’s Coolest Neighborhoods

We have collaborated with the friendly people at Expedia.com to bring you this post about exploring London (more on that here) and its gluten free eats. Being gluten-free, I frequently have to fight the urge to snack...

Sri Lankan food

Restaurant Review: Hoppers, London

After a week in Sri Lanka, eating curry for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you think I would be tired of punchy, spicy curries. No, actually. I needed more. Sri Lankan cuisine is a little off-the-radar, the island...