"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends - Maya Angelou"
a glimpse at how I live my life through food, drink, and travel
Kyoto and Cooking
Tooltip Text Have I mentioned how much I love to cook? Or that I think you should take a cooking class in every country you visit? Food is the soul of people and getting a chance to spend some one on one time with a local is invaluable. We found this cooking class with Emi based on reviews on trip advisor and were not disappointed. After a jam packed day of with touristy sites, we navigated our way via bus to Emi’s part of town. She met...
Photo of the Week: Hearst Castle
W.R. Hearst’s castle in San Simeon is a dream. Walking the grounds, you can’t help but imagine parties as glamorous as those of Great Gatsby. In addition to a full zoo and beautiful suites, there is this swimming pool…Can I spend all my days...
Photo of the Week: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand was my first international trip and what a way to kick off a lifetime of travel! Chiang Mai is a very cute town and there is so much to do while there. We explored the night market, learned to make pad thai in a cooking class and rode an elephant. If you haven’t visited Thailand you really should! I am sure it has changed drastically in the decade plus since I have been there, but one thing I assure you hasn’t changed is...
Becoming an Onsen Pro
Mind you I am certainly not an Onsen pro, but I would love to be one. An onsen is a Japanese hot springs and it is fabulous. We chose an onsen in Hakone and booked a one night stay there towards the end of our Japan trip. It was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a bit of R&R. Upon arriving at the Onsen we were shown to our tatami covered room. Our rooms was actually two side by side rooms, the first room being our “dining”...
