Dear Readers: If you come across a contest takes little effort to enter and has no repercussions afterward, there’s no reason not to enter. Play your cards right and you could win a nice dinner out. Or a car. OR you could win a trip to Stockholm. At World Travel Market last year, I dropped […]
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Shortly after arriving in Spain for the first time back in March, I swiftly declared it one of my favorite food countries (along with Italy, Vietnam, Thailand, and France). Spanish food is simple and delicious. But in Costa Brava, the food really outdid itself. You had everything that makes Spanish food great, along with plenty
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Costa Brava may very well be the best kept secret in Spain. This September, I spent time in this region of Catalonia for the first time ever, and I was blown away by its sheer beauty, the variety of things to do, and its warm hospitality. From beaches to cities, from jamon to tomatoes, Costa
13 Reasons to Fall in Love with Costa Brava, Spain Read More »
Early this year, I visited Spain for the first time and quickly declared it one of my favorite countries. The culture, the architecture, the food, the beautiful men — how could I not fall for Spain? Of all the cities, I found myself falling for Granada and Sevilla the most. But my new favorite? I
Girona: My New Favorite City in Spain Read More »
Portugal is a country that I don’t think gets enough press for being a destination of both incredible beauty and excellent value. And my recent trip to the Douro Valley proved that in spades! The Douro Valley is the primary wine-growing region of northern Portugal. Having read a bit about it and been intrigued, I
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Edinburgh is famous for its wild and unpredictable weather, categorized by frequent rain showers, fog, and chilly winds — the kind of weather that makes you want to bundle up with a tartan scarf and wile away the day in glorious cafes. Well, most of the time, that is. I happen to have incredible luck
Scenes from Rainy Edinburgh: The Water of Leith Read More »
I have always been fascinated by efficient design. Forget the ostentatious homes and hotels of the world — if you’re able to do an incredible amount in a small amount of space, that is what is going to impress me the most. And the Yotel at Heathrow Airport impressed me greatly. Usually when I fly
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When I heard that TBU was taking place in Porto, Portugal, this year, I was intrigued — but mildly disappointed. I had been to Porto earlier in the year and though I enjoyed photographing the riverfront, I hadn’t really connected with the city itself. Frankly, it had seemed a bit boring to me. Well, TBU
Porto Revisited: This City Rocks! Read More »
In most cases, when a popular blogger ends a relationship, he or she can do so discreetly, perhaps without even mentioning it publicly. I can’t do that here. Dave has been a major presence on this blog for the past year and a half, as I met him in Hanoi, Vietnam; as I moved in
Breaking Up, Moving On, and Leaving Chester Read More »
Some of my proudest moments have come from traveling to unusual destinations — the Faroe Islands, southern Laos, Shetland, Liechtenstein. But what about the destinations that I really should have visited by now, but haven’t? Obvious places. Places that I really should have hit considering where I’ve been already (like much of North America, Europe,
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