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
To the complaint, ‘There are no people in these photographs,’ I respond, there are always two people: the photographer and the viewer. ― Ansel Adams ZAGREB, CROATIA July 27 – 29, 2012 Final Days of our Honeymoon After almost two weeks of traveling through Eastern Europe, we still wanted more… We left the Island of Vis with sad … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part V – Zagreb
The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea. – Isak Dinesen VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 DAY TWO On our second day we awoke with just enough energy to seek out some sunshine and beach time. There are very few options for relaxing on the beach in and … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part III Island of Vis – Day Two
Architecture in general is frozen music. – Friedrich von Schelling BUDAPEST, HUNGARY July 18 – 22, 2012 Budapest in 10: Romantic Wine Divided city Goulash Danube Ruin bars Wordly Castles Paprika Architectural paradise The honeymoon continues… Arrival Day After a very long day on the train from Prague to Budapest we finally arrive to our hotel. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day One
Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work, to play and to look at the stars. – Henry Van Dyke ~ Atypical Honeymooners: Indulging in Life’s Greatest Treasures ~ I couldn’t help but to ask myself over and over why so many people were questioning the destination of … More Love & Adventure in Eastern Europe
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 