On our second (and last) full day in Rio, I opted for a tour with Rio by Bike (more on my penchant for bike tours in a future post…). We met up at 9 am Sunday and joined up with a Dutch couple and Canadian couple, along with our guide Max – French by birth … Continue reading Beachside biking and then some
January River
Long weekend in Rio de Janeiro? Why not!? Somewhere along the way, my husband and I got into a habit of doing an international long weekend around once a year. It started with a super cheap fare to Madrid one December weekend. It’s usually somewhere off-season for lower fares, and a destination where we can … Continue reading January River
The best souvenir of all
I’ve discovered the best souvenir! One the best experiences while traveling is getting to enjoy new and different cuisines, but what’s even better than just eating the food? Bringing home the ability to recreate it! South Indian is a favorite for me, with its flavorful spices and chutneys, rice and lentil based pancakes and fritters, … Continue reading The best souvenir of all
Feast for the eyes
What to do on my last morning in Chennai? Lounge around hotel or get out and explore?! You guessed it. I took a second tour with a company called Story Trails, this time exploring the bazaar / market in an area called Georgetown. I don’t often do tours, but being solo, this was a good … Continue reading Feast for the eyes
All hail the dosa!
I must make a confession: I am addicted to dosa. The South Indian crepe-like pancake made with fermented batter of rice and lentils is nicely browned and crispy on one side with small air bubbles in the batter on the other. It is commonly eaten for breakfast served with a variety of chutneys, and sambar, … Continue reading All hail the dosa!
The Daily Symphony
It’s hot. And dirty. And often less than sweet-smelling. But I am still drawn to this short daily walk between the hotel and office. Maybe because it’s the only time of day I actually get outside during the work week. Or I need a little exercise to work off the giant breakfast I just ate. … Continue reading The Daily Symphony
Embracing the Stranger Selfie
“Excuse me, ma’am, selfie?” Yesterday I posed for 13 photos with strangers. It’s not my style to engage much with random strangers, but yesterday I went all in. Why not embrace it? Photos are free. After the first three requests, I needed to catalog this experience. After taking the requested photo, or two or three, … Continue reading Embracing the Stranger Selfie
The Journey Begins
I've thought of writing a blog for a while (though I'll admit I don't really know what I'm doing), so here goes! Somewhere in my 20's I got the travel bug and became a wanderlust, the more different and remote location the better. I'm lucky to have had India, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Nicaragua, … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Get Out! 