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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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Postcard #1: A new beginning
It’s Sunday. It’s late. And I’m hungry.
Fortunately, this city is one that seemingly doesn’t sleep.
Duer Performance Denim Review
Summary
The most comfortable pair of denim I’ve worn to date, Duer jeans will definitely find themselves in my
Naglev Combat WP Review: Game-Changing Hiking Boots?
Disclaimer: The team at Huckberry sent me these boots to review; however, all opinions are my own.
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Using unique
Re-Defining Grain to Glass in the San Juan Islands
Recently I took a trip up to the San Juan Islands, northwest of Seattle in the Salish Sea. Despite growing up in the Pacific Northwest, a journey to the islands has eluded me over the years.
Why Piedmont is the Most Underrated Region in Italy
When someone talks about Italy, where do you think of first? Likely the bustling and historic Rome, the mystical canals
Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Review
Disclaimer: The team at Tortuga sent me this backpack to review; however, all opinions are my own.
Summary
A big,
Injinji Toe Socks Review
Disclaimer: The team at Injinji sent me this bag to review; however, all opinions are my own.
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If you’
Peak Design Travel Backpack Review
Disclaimer: The team at Peak Design sent me this bag to review; however, all opinions are my own.
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The
Foehn Brise Pant Review – Made for Ultralight Travel??
Disclaimer: Foehn sent me a pair of the Brise Schoeller Pants to review, but all opinions are my own.
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Welcome to Intentional Meandering
Have you ever heard of “intentional meandering” for travelers? Of course you haven’t – I just made it up.
Well,
Where to Eat the Best Cicchetti in Venice, Italy
I didn't truly know what to expect before visiting Venice for the first time. It always held a
How to Spend 48 Hours in Bend, Oregon
This post and trip was sponsored by Visit Bend. All opinions are my own – seriously, Bend is awesome.
If you’
Don’t Miss These Awesome Breweries on the Bend Ale Trail
This post and trip was sponsored by Visit Bend. All opinions are my own – seriously, Bend is awesome.
If you’
The Best Breweries in Seattle, According to a Local
Something about cool, grey, misty climates makes people crave beer. Or maybe it’s that the nearby Yakima Valley produces
The Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Review: The Best One-Bag Travel Backpack?
Summary
This is the bag that started it all for me. The Minaal Carry-on 2.0 is a unique ultralight
The History of the Spritz Veneziano (Aperol Spritz)
I'll be honest, before going to Italy, I assumed the Aperol Spritz was an Italian-ish drink recently co-opted
How to Order a Martini like a Professional
The martini is a formidable cocktail. It holds a gravitas backed by decades of history and pop culture.
A drink
The Best Restaurants in Capitol Hill, Seattle
From Saturday afternoons spent exploring new neighborhoods to weekend trips exploring neighboring towns, we plan to share what we find