Serene Japanese ryokan with private onsen in Kyoto
Picture yourself sitting on the tatami mats in your private room, enjoying a cup of tea. You step out on to the deck of your private garden and slip out of your yukata nightrobe for a nighttime (or...
View ArticleAn introduction to shojin ryori: Japanese vegan monastery cuisine
If you’re a vegetarian or vegan and have never visited Japan before, don’t despair. You might have a picture of porky ramen, wagyu beef, and raw sushi in your head when you think of Japanese cuisine,...
View ArticleJapan’s “soul food”: a simple guide to Osaka street food
Osaka is widely regarded to have some of the best food in Japan. Quick, tasty bites are in Osaka’s DNA. And best of all, they are all super cheap! History of the yatai Yatai street food carts or “shop...
View ArticleTraveling in the time of coronavirus (hint: don’t)
Hi all, I’ve been a bit quiet while I deliberate what to post about during the COVID19 lockdown. Obviously posting and encouraging straight up traveling at this time is irresponsible and tone deaf. I’m...
View ArticleQuarantine Voyages
Everyone around the world is still staying home, social distancing while we weather this virus (I hope anyways). I truly don’t believe it will be safe to travel until we hit herd immunity and/or invent...
View ArticleFamous artist homes you can visit in Spain
Spain has such a wonderful and rich art history, and a culture dedicated to historical preservation. These artist homes sprinkled throughout cities and countrysides are a prime example. The post Famous...
View ArticleHistory of a trend: Turkish kilim rugs and the meaning behind the symbols
Kilim is a pileless, tapestry woven rug (or textile) with geometric designs in bright colors, traditionally originating in Anatolia, Turkey. Kilim is produced with a flat weaving technique and can be...
View ArticleRebooting the blog: traveling again after lockdown
It’s been a minute since I posted here. I had dozens of ideas for posts about how to start a blog, DIY projects to do during lockdowns, and other COVID related posts all lined up for everyone. The fact...
View ArticleStaying at the Hotel Casa La Factoria in Cartagena, Colombia
Earlier in February Jared and I traveled to Colombia for some medical work. It’s been financially tough for both of us during COVID-19, even without all the travel restrictions, so even though Jared...
View ArticleA Busy Spring in Brooklyn
It’s a beautiful spring in Brooklyn right now, and I’ve been neglecting my poor blog, yet somehow it’s getting more traffic than ever? Thank you for continuing to read, and I hope my past writings are...
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