Denmark: The Astronaut Popsicle

My mom does not even like oysters, yet there we were, tiptoeing out the door early Sunday morning, coffee in hand, heading toward the Wadden Sea. The sun was barely …

Hallasan rises from the center of Jeju Island like a sleeping giant. It’s South Korea’s tallest mountain at 6388ft /1947m above sea level, a long-dormant volcano draped in forest, lava …

It was one of Steve’s friends who suggested that we visit Lands End, and it turned out to be a great tip. Lands End is tucked away at the northwestern …

One day, Linda brought a bag of fresh lotus seeds from the market. She showed me how to peel off the thin, rubbery skin to reveal the firm, white core …

When snow starts falling over the Alps and the cold really settles in, there’s hardly anything more Swiss than gathering around a steaming pot of fondue. It’s a tradition that …

Last month we went to a wedding in San Rafael, which is a charming little town about 30 minutes north of San Francisco. We stayed at the AC Hotel, which …

Of all the wineries we visited in Sonoma, Gundlach Bundschu was by far my favorite. The winery was founded in 1858 by German immigrant Jacob Gundlach and has remained in …

Before our flight to San Francisco, Steve and I shared a sandwich at the airport from Geno’s Steaks, the legendary cheesesteak spot in Philadelphia. Most people come for the cheesesteak, …

When Steve and I were in London earlier this year, we stayed at St. Ermin’s Hotel and had a wonderful time. The location is spot-on for sightseeing. It’s in Westminster, …

At the University District Farmers Market we stopped at a stall selling lemon cucumbers, and after a good look at the quirky little orbs, curiosity won. We brought a couple …

On a sunny Sunday in late August, April and I went on a day trip to Hidra, where we had lunch at Isbua in Kirkehamn. Isbua is a well-known restaurant …

Skolekjeks is very much a Flekkefjord thing. Outside the town, most people have never even heard of them, but in Flekkefjord they’re almost impossible to avoid. The round, flat breads/cakes/cookies/biscuits …