Travel

It was Friday night in New York City, and we didn’t have a reservation. I had mixed up the days and accidentally booked Osamil for Saturday instead of Friday. After …

Steve and I were out for an evening walk in Central Park when we suddenly spotted a raccoon emerging from the bushes a bit further up the path with her …

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 …

Halloween in New York City is something special. The city goes all in with spooky decorations, elaborate costumes, and themed parties everywhere. But the biggest and most iconic of them …

Instead of taking the easy route and picking up a pumpkin at Whole Foods, Steve and I decided to make an outing of it. We got in the car and …

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 …

On one of our food adventures in Chinatown, we passed by Hay Hay Roasted. It looked so good that even though we were already full, we decided to go in. …

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, …

Before Din Tai Fung came to town, Joe’s Shanghai was where you went when the soup dumpling craving hit. The original Chinatown location was on Pell Street, but in late …

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 …

April was visiting Norway last weekend, and we had such a lovely time together with great weather and lots of good food. On Friday evening, we had dinner at Broken, …

I love tteokbokki, so when I was invited to check out Dookki’s new spot in Koreatown, of course I said yes. Dookki is a Korean chain specializing in tteokbokki, those …

A couple of weeks ago, Steve and I stopped by the bar at Loews Regency on Park Avenue. I had been invited to try their non-alcoholic cocktails, but due to …

Getting around New York City can feel overwhelming at first. The city is huge, the pace is fast, and the traffic can be painfully slow. Choosing the right way to …

It’s Restaurant Week in New York City again, which reminded me that I never got around to writing about my visit to Tha Phraya during last summer’s Restaurant Week. Tha …

Seattle is a city of steep hills, long distances, and plenty of water, so how you get around can really shape your trip. This isn’t the kind of place where …

Seattle isn’t a city you wrap up in a weekend, but picking the right neighborhood to stay in gets you halfway there. Public transportation works fine, and many areas are …