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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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Recipe: Ginger Simple Syrup
Sure, you can buy simple syrup at the store for a few bucks. But all you need is sugar and
City Guide: Portland, Oregon [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around Portland, Oregon.
48 Hours of Christmas Markets in Colmar
I’m sitting on a bus up to NYC, swiping through various “Best of” lists, trying to plan my annual
It’s Official, Credit Card Travel Insurance is a Scam
On my annual thanksgiving trip abroad this past year (this time to Paris), I had maybe one of the most
The New Landmarks of the American Road Trip
“What did it matter? I was a young writer and I wanted to take off. Somewhere along the line I
The Best Way to Grind Your Coffee
Every morning, I engage in a sacred ritual. It’s a ritual that most people perform, one where you make
City Guide: London [Updated: 2023]
A field guide on where to eat and drink around London, England.
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