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Feasting at the Edge of the World (Part 2
A family restaurant in Iceland's remote Westfjords shows how adaptation and survival shape local cuisine.
Feasting at the Edge of the World (Part 1)
At Tjöruhúsið, a family restaurant in Iceland's remote Westfjords, the line between survival and cuisine disappears with each cast iron pan of fish.
In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
In Bogotá, Prudencia makes its own rules
On a peckish, food-driven walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá, I came across two tall, sturdy wooden doors.
In Chile, progress might have to come from chefs
It was the most rain the city had seen in weeks, maybe months. It was unrelenting, but so was my
On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List
A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.
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On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List
A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.
It’s Official, I Travel Like an Old Man
At the ripe old age of 28, I’ve finally realized that I travel like an old man.
As an
City Guide: Lisbon [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Lisbon, Portugal.
Is Sustainable Travel Possible? There’s No Easy Answer.
I’m lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at the moment. Maybe not necessarily
Rakia Is The Best Drink You’ve Never Heard Of
Arguably the drink that started it all for me, rakia is a sneaky good liquor that you’ve probably never
City Guide: Prague [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Prague, Czech Republic.
City Guide: Copenhagen [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Copenhagen, Denmark.
How to Plan a Group Trip with Friends
So where to begin… my best friend (let’s call her Jordyn) and I have always talked about going abroad
Why Slow Travel is the Next Big Trend
The last time you planned a trip, how many places were on the itinerary? Two? Three? If you’re anything
Visiting the Azores? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know
1. There Are Nine Islands
Though all connected, there are three main clusters of islands. The western group is home
Travel and the Stages of Gentrification
Disclaimer, this is an utterly non-scientific, liquid-centric, take on the phases of the gentrification of a neighborhood. I am the
Spending 72 Hours in Porto, Portugal
Day 1
After a quick train ride from the airport to the city center, I get to my abode for
Oktoberfest in Munich: A Sausage Party
If you’re looking for quick, high-level information about Oktoberfest, go here. This, however, is not that. This is a
The Top 8 Benefits (and a Few Considerations) of Ultralight Travel
You’re probably painfully aware by now that I’m a huge proponent of ultralight travel. For the uninitiated, ultralight,
What is Grog? A Story of Drunk British Sailors
I think it’s only fitting to do a post on the namesake of the blog, grog. You may have
Ginjinha: The History of this Delightful Portuguese Liqueur
Whenever I check out a new city, I’m always on the hunt for booze that is rooted in history.
72 Hours in Lisbon
I could talk about the beautiful sunsets. Or maybe the terracotta roofs. Or, perhaps, I could talk about the incredible
Visiting the Azores: Three Days in Paradise
As I made my way up the trail, the weather shifted. Dense fog descended; I could barely see five feet