Red Barn Mercantile: What to Bring Home
From all the moving I've done during the last fifteen years, I've realized that bringing too many souvenirs on the road can be a...
Instagram Takeover at The London NYC Hotel
On a cold late January, I headed to New York City to cover the New York Times Travel Show for the blog and connect...
13 Essential Travel Dining Tips
*Updated August 2017One of the best ways to discover a new destination is through its food. A shot of soju at a restaurant in...
No trip to Portugal is complete without a stop in Porto and the Douro...
When I was a college student, I backpacked through Europe and stopped in Lisbon. Fast forward twenty years, and I joined my parents and...
Washington, DC Fall Hotel Picks
When I see tourists coming to my current city of Washington, DC in the summer, I cringe. It is hot, humid,...
Eating in Okinawa: Sushi, Ramen, and Izakaya
Eleven years ago, I departed Okinawa, Japan wondering if I ever would return to this misunderstood tropical paradise. Two weeks ago, I found myself...
Antwerp Belgium Foodie Guide
By Europe Contributor, Maria Lucena Gomez. Maria is a dear friend and fellow foodie who lives in Belgium. We bonded in Brussels through our...
Holiday Abroad: Anguilla with expâté
One of the things I enjoy the most about blogging is the amazing people I get to meet. Some I meet in person and...
5 Oktoberfest Survival Tips
One of the things I miss most from living in Europe was the close proximity to so many different destinations. The event I will...
My Favorite 10 Apps For Travel
Thanks to modern technology, traveling has become much easier. Throughout the years, I've collected my favorite apps for travel. Thanks to my T-Mobile Simple Choice Plan, which...
















