Language learning + Travel
I married into a family who speak Spanish in addition to English, and because Spanish is part of their culture, I’ve been trying to learn some for a couple of […]
I married into a family who speak Spanish in addition to English, and because Spanish is part of their culture, I’ve been trying to learn some for a couple of […]
I was at a Greek restaurant with a couple of friends last January and the food was so good that we decided to go to Greece to get more. After […]
The usual attributes of Paris are no mystery to me. The grandeur of the Louvre, the reach of the Eiffel Tower, the wealthy expanse of the Champs Elysees – who […]
This is a little late because I’ve been busy: traveling, enjoying the holidays, and doing things worth writing about. Making time to actually sit and reflect and write, well, that’s […]
Where I live, in the West German countryside, I’m not a local. I’ll never be a local, and I’ll only be a resident here for a few years. It’s hard […]
The first time I went to Munich was during Oktoberfest, 2012. We were hoping for a fun weekend of German beer (wine for me), food and fun times together. What […]
Most everyone who has traveled within Europe has had the option to fly with Ryanair, an Ireland-based budget airline. Ryanair flights are cheap, and I mean, very cheap. I once […]
I have a friend who used to order Cabernet Sauvignon at the bar when we were about 22 years old. She looked so cool and sophisticated, all dressed up with […]
On our return visit to Lima we stayed two travel days, plus two full days and my affection for the city only grew stronger. Luckily our friend Pablo let us […]
This is a love story in two parts, starring Lima and me. You know how when you fall in love, you aren’t really expecting it? How it’s this scary, butterfly-inducing […]