To seek is to suffer. To seek nothing is bliss. ~ Bodhidharma Kitulgala, Sri Lanka December 27 – 29, 2014 A light mist dances all around. A soothing waterfall ebbs gently from the mountain creating a hypnotic sound, mother natures own therapeutic drug. Perched on a branch six feet away, a kingfisher stands entranced by … More Kitulgala, Sri Lanka: Achieving Zen
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourists sees what he has come to see. ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton COLOMBO, SRI LANKA December 26 & January 3, 2015 Colombo was a starting and ending point for our road trip around hill country and the south of Sri Lanka. I arrived with very little expectations. What … More Colombo, Sri Lanka: Eating & Exploring
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. ~ Unknown Sri Lanka December 24 – January 4, 2014 The first snow fall of the season always fills me with a sense of calm. I can’t help but to stare up into the sky and try to follow a snowflake dancing its way … More A Winter Escape: Sri Lanka
As with any journey, who you travel with can be more important than your destination. – Unknown TAIWAN July 31 – August 10, 2013 It’s been over a year since I traveled to Taiwan and with that much time between, my retelling is not as acute as I would like. One thing is for sure; … More Two Couples, One Car and the Island of Taiwan
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. – Unknown HANOI & HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 A few years ago I came across a friend’s photograph on Facebook. I typically take a quick look at photos in the news feed, sometimes I comment, but mostly I just move on down the … More A Week in Vietnam: Part Three
Little by little, one travels far. – J.R.R. Tolkien HANOI, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 Day Three Orchid Cooking Class with Chef Tien Dinner at Nha Hang Ngon Orchid Cooking Class with Chef Tien One of the best ways to learn about a culture is through their cuisine. On our third day, we … More A Week in Vietnam: Part Two
A soup like this is not the work of one man. It is the result of a constantly refined tradition. There are nearly a thousand years of history in this soup. – Willa Cather HANOI, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 Thank Goodness for Smart Phones & A Little Faith Jonathan and I have found … More A Week in Vietnam: Part One
Help Me Plan Our Vacation! Hanoi & Halong Bay, Vietnam Have you been to Vietnam? Ever traveled to Hanoi or Halong Bay? Do you live in one of these areas? If so, I would love your insider tips! Jonathan and I are leaving big city life behind for a bit and dusting off our suitcases for … More Plan Our Vacation in Hanoi, Vietnam
Cooking done with passion is an act of love. – Tammy Mollai TROGIR, CROATIA July 2012 Last year, during our honeymoon in Eastern Europe, Jonathan and I got the pleasure of spending a day of shopping, cooking, and dining with the passionate chef, Tatjana Ciciliani. Of all of our adventures on this trip, this is … More Croatian Cooking with Chef Tatjana Ciciliani
I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. ~ Rainer Maria Rilke The Secret I love Rilke’s quote above. But really, who doesn’t want to be with someone who knows all the secrets? For example, if you happen to live in NYC you may remember the all too recent Speakeasy … More The Secret to Traveling in Croatia
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 