Just as the journey to South Africa was long, tiring, but so very worth it, so has the ability to put it all down into words. I usually have accounts of a trip blogged before I leave the destination, but there’s just too much to say about these experiences, and I want to do it justice. Also, the holiday season made things …
How to Overnight at the Airport
Airports are fun, aren’t they? They cater to millions of people about to embark on exciting travel adventures, interesting business seminar trips, and highly anticipated family reunions. The airport is a maze of terminals, gates, lounges, and security checkpoints designed to shuttle people from place to place in the most effective and efficient way…right? Well, sometimes plans change. Flights get …
When in Peru…
What you’re looking at is a culinary wonderland, Peruvian style. I couldn’t wait to try some of these delicacies, hence the sparse plate in front, so you’ll just have to use your imagination for what it looked like before. On the front plate you will see some scrumptious round boiled potatoes lightly sprinkled with local Maras salt. Behind the plump …
New city, new food, New Orleans
It’s hard not to love a city that teems with life around every corner. Live music and dancing entertains passers-by, old world architecture is enhanced with fresh flowers in window boxes, colorful art lines streets, and colorful locals add their own spicy flavor to the mix. New Orleans lives up to all expectations of a city that loves to party. …
Philly Phavs
After 44 posts detailing highlights from around the world, I think it’s about time I give some credit to my hometown, the great Keystone State of Pennsylvania. Today I’ll start with Philadelphia. Even though I don’t get to the city as often as I’d like, there are a few places I’ve been to that are worth going back. Some for …
The City that Always Eats
Food, glorious food! I wanted to sing it on Broadway during my latest trip to NYC, but musicals were not the focus this time. My cousin may not have a gourmet kitchen, but who needs one when you live in a city with a Zagat rated restaurant on every corner? Deciding which one to go to first was one of …
__________ like an Egyptian
So far we’ve walked, talked, and ate like one since we landed in Cairo, and there’s still more to come. I say “we” because now I’m joined by a couple familiar faces: Mom, who’s always wanted to see the pyramids (check!), and Dad who claims at first he was dragged to the desert, but is now thankful for that. First …
Pandas and Lamas and leashed birds, oh my
Today was only a half day tour, but we sure crammed a lot in. First stop was Beijing’s only zoo where we went straight to the pandas. For some reason, seeing them eating bamboo in China made it seem more authentic. Next we stopped at the famed “bird’s nest” olympic stadium and wandered around the village. Street vendors were out …
Road Trips
Now that plans for this fall are back on track, for the most part, I thought I would take some time to tell you all about the recent road trips I’ve taken over the last few weeks. I’ve traveled up and down the east coast with family and friends, and boy are there stories to tell! I’ll start off by …