When we began planning and researching our trip to Istanbul last year, we learned about the cats. The city is full of them. But these cats are not exactly strays. They don’t belong to anyone in the traditional sense, rather they belong to Istanbul, and the community. You see them everywhere. People make sure they are fed; all shops have water bowls out for them; every … Continue reading Catstantinople
We had some people over this past weekend, some of whom we hadn’t seen since our big trip. “So, how was India?” they ask. “Was it amazing?” It’s been nearly four months since we returned from our trip, and we still don’t know where to start answering that question. India cannot be boiled down into a sound bite, or an elevator pitch. India was amazing. It was also … Continue reading India & Nepal: explaining the unexplainable
Portland, Maine was one of the first places we vacationed together, as it’s a short drive–or for us, train ride–from Boston. But we return to Portland again and again because it’s also a fantastic place to visit for many reasons, not least of which, especially lately, is the vibrant food scene. We try to get up there for a couple of days once a year, … Continue reading Portland love
Besides the music, one of the delights of Jazz Fest, we have discovered, is the food. This is no normal fairground food. You will not find hot dogs, fries, or cotton candy. No greasy chicken fingers or hamburgers anywhere. Rather, local restaurants and catering companies come with the best food around, both traditional New Orleans cooking as well as other ethnic cuisines, including Mediterranean, Vietnamese, … Continue reading Jazz Fest Food
Sun protection is key at the Fest, and besides the ubiquitous straw fedoras and cowboy hats, many show off their particular style with headgear. Hat watching, therefore, is actually one of the fun elements of a day at the Fest. Here are just a few I was able to catch on camera. (I have to get better at my surreptitious picture taking!) And here’s a … Continue reading The Hats of Jazz Fest
The last time we visited London was in September 2007. September is a great time to visit, as the temps are usually mild but still warm, and with little rain. We chose London for that year’s vacation for a few reasons. First, neither of us could take much time off, really just a couple of days, so a long weekend was the most we could … Continue reading Southbank to St. Paul’s: three days in London
Since we started planning our trip to India later this year, our thoughts have turned frequently to our visit to Morocco in 2009. Prior to that trip we had only been to western Europe. As foreign as Paris can seem when trying to order lunch from a stoic French waiter, it’s nothing compared to getting off the plane on the tarmac at Marrakech Menara airport … Continue reading From the Rose City to the Pink City
This post is a bit overdue, considering we visited Nicaragua five months ago now, in October 2012. But with the snow falling heavy on Boston lately, it seemed a perfect time to revisit–at least mentally–a nice, warm place. What made us choose Nicaragua? A combination of factors. We had been to Belize the year before, and loved it. Belize pushed us out of our comfort … Continue reading Heaven’s gate & the mouth of hell: a visit to Nicaragua
We are city people. We live in the city, and when we travel, we prefer to stay in cities. Don’t get me wrong. We enjoy seeing the rural parts of any country, including our own. But because we love the energy and culture of cities so much, we usually stay in one place longer than the tour guides or travel books might recommend. We’ve been … Continue reading Bats, Belikin and howler monkeys: a week in Belize
If you’ve read any of the posts on this blog, I’m sure you’ve figured out that we enjoy food. A LOT. We love buying food, cooking food, and most of all we love eating. One of the best things about travel is experiencing a place through the food, whether it’s Paris or Morocco, Boston, Maine or California. Why eat what you can have at home … Continue reading Top 10 food experiences
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