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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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TDG #003: Capturing history
After about three weeks of traveling around Italy with Steph's parents, the contents of my stomach feel like a coordinated dance of cacio e pepe and Negronis. I'm not complaining.
TDG #002: Markets, traditions, and airport purgatory
Since most of us are probably dealing with some travel-related nightmare at the moment, I figured I'd take a satirical look at the airport experience.
TDG #001: Starting something old
Updates, social media, emails, the future, and dive bars.
Travel and Everyday Essential Gifts He Will Love
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Airalo eSIM Review: The Best Data Option for Travelers?
Summary
Overall, Airalo eSIMs have relieved so many headaches for travelers and are finally cashing in on the promise of
Postcard #9: Of Beer and Explosions
What happens when you mix explosives, beer, and gringos? Nothing good, at least that's what Steph and I find out in Cali, Colombia.
72 hours in the Valle del Elqui (Elqui Valley)
Pisco, wine, stars, small towns, and snow-capped mountains. What else do you need? As part of our ten-day road trip
Postcard #8: Into the Desert
Postcard #7: Of Pisco and Stars
Where to travel in Fall (2022)
I know it’s hard to imagine with the heat waves hitting Europe and the U.S. right now, but
Postcard #6: Discovering Valparaíso
Postcard #5: On to Chile
Postcard #4: A tale of two cities
Blundstone Boots Review for Women
Summary
If you like the style, Blundstone boots can be an incredibly versatile piece in a women’s minimalist travel
Postcard #3: A weekend in Mendoza
The Beginner’s Guide to Summer Camping
So you want to go on a summer camping trip. There are typically three main reasons: either you’ve grown
Postcard #2: Pizza time
Woolly Clothing Review: Affordable Merino Wool??
Woolly Clothing offers high-quality merino for a better price than most other retailers. And if you’re looking for Merino options for women, there isn’t a better option.