A huge part of successful travel strategy involves hurry up and wait. Take for example, a trip to Copenhagen (Denmark) from London (England), which takes on average about 5 hours: You rush to the airport, the train or bus station, […]
Saffron Potato and Onion Soup
Last week a cold front hit Barcelona (and the Midwest too, come to think of it) and there’s nothing like hot soup to warm you up in your freezing cold apartment. Creamy potato and onion soup is a crowd pleaser […]
Fresh Buffalo Mozarella and Zucchini Ribbon Salad
You know how plain Mozarella, especially fresh mozarella tastes like nothing. It’s over-encompassing flavor is nada, zero, zilch? Not so with Buffalo Mozarella. It’s an origin-protected cheese for a reason… So worth the price difference (almost double) for so much […]
Friday Photo Essay: Missouri Snow
After a nice Christmas break in Missouri, I’m back in Barcelona until spring. Here, while it’s cold (especially in my unheated apartment) it never, well almost never, snows…..see about the rare occurence of Barcelona blanketed in fluffy white H2O at this link. Like […]
Pet-Care for Travelers: Taking Care of Your Animals While You’re Away
Lots of pet-owners dream of traveling but worry what to do with their animals while they’re away. Because let’s face it, kennels, and pet hotels are expensive and the verdict’s still out on whether or not they’re a good thing […]
Tomato Onion Quinoa with Fresh Artichokes
Right now artichokes are in season in the Mediterranean, and oh boy, are they ever cheap here in Barcelona. Last week I bought some gorgeous specimens for 0.99 euro cents/kilo, or around 60 cents a pound, an unthinkably cheap price […]
Staying Active on the Go and Getting Your Exercise Far from Home
For people that exercise regularly, travel can present some kinks in their daily routines. Staying active on the go can be more complicated than you expect. Not all accommodations (especially not budget accommodations) include access to a pool or a […]
Monday Meal Ideas: Pasta Alfredo–An Italian-American Classic
Believe it or not, Alfredo sauce as it’s prepared in the Midwest isn’t a traditional Italian recipe. The story goes that it has its origins in a traditional recipe for pasta with butter and parmesan, but the dish, made from […]
Family Holidays
Fabulous Family Holidays is a sponsored guest post by Catherine M. Ah, family holidays. It’s the highlight of the year, when you get to whisk the little ones off to far-flung shores and watch them paddle in the shallows, build […]
Tuesday Travel Tips: Fix Travel Booking Mistakes ASAP
Sometimes when you book a ticket or a hotel something goes wrong (Oh, no!). You accidentally select the wrong date, or the wrong location for your hotel. It’s especially confusing for a lot of travelers that many cities in Europe […]