Why I Travel + What’s Ahead
I travel to understand the world beyond what I read. Yes, we visit the places most people only learn about—Notre-Dame in Paris, the Sagrada Família…
São Miguel Island in Portugal’s Volcanic Azores
São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores, is a place of contrasts—here, volcanic landscapes meet lush green hills, and ocean breezes carry the scent…
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Finding Roots in Portugal: Exploring Pico in the Azores
Heritage Travel of Discovery and Connection In travel, some moments transcend sightseeing—they connect us to something deeper. This journey took us, along with two friends,…
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Discover Faial: An Island of Contrasts in Portugal’s Azores
If I asked you about the Azores, what would you say? When I mentioned traveling to the Azores, most people had never heard of them.…
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Argentine Asado in the Tigre Delta
Similar to our American barbecue in some ways, the idea of a full asado is foreign—a cultural experience, unique to Argentines. Ours awaited a short…
6 Elements of the Argentinian Asado
What is an Asado? In Argentina, "Asado" means Barbeque, which refers to the event and/or cut of meat (short ribs or spare ribs). The name originates…
Catalan Summer Solstice Festival Is Fire
Each year throughout Spain, particularly in Catalonia's Girona Pyrenees, as the sun reaches its zenith, summer begins with a celebratory bang: the Fire Festival of…
The Space Needle’s New Vibe
Mostly improved, but missing one thing—the restaurant The centerpiece of the 1962 World's Fair, the futuristic Space Needle got a $100 million renovation—mostly for the…
Coffee in Italy: How Tradition Upholds Artistry and High Standards
The dapper barista steamed the milk with precision, poured the creamy froth over the shot of robust espresso in a rhythmic swaying motion, then slid…
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How Pizza in Rome Will Entice You to Savor Perfection
He wore a collared SS Lazio shirt, tucked beneath his round belly with a sweatband and three pairs of glasses on his head. This wacky…
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