As you know, I love spending long weekends in different US cities–and those trips can be surprisingly affordable too! In January this year, we spent a fantastic long weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. While we enjoyed the architecture, friendly people, warm (to us!) weather, music, and museums (I can see why the WW2 Museum was ranked as the #3 museum in the US on TripAdvisor!), … Continue reading 20 Must-Try New Orleans Foods & Drinks
I can’t believe that it was two years ago this month that I visited Austria! All the snow we’ve been having is making me miss the cozy Alpine town of Maria Alm, Austria (I may have been stalking the webcam of the nearby ski trails a little bit!). It doesn’t look like travel will be safe for quite a while longer, but once it is … Continue reading Baking Austrian Marble Cake (Marmorgugelhupf)
This week’s post is by Mark from Foosball Zone. We will be taking a look at some of the cities around the world with the best beer culture! In the event that you are a beer enthusiast and you are searching for your next travel destination, I have a treat for you. What makes beer so good is the fact that it has a significant … Continue reading 10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers
Welcome to the first cooking post! I plan to do more posts like this in the future, in which I try to cook dishes from around the world, some of which I’ve had before on my travels. I certainly haven’t been to India (yet!) but I do enjoy Indian food. Paneer is a type of cheese that’s often used in Indian dishes. It’s often used in … Continue reading Homemade Paneer (Indian cheese)
Puerto Rican cuisine is all about the two P’s: pork and plantains. There’s also a lot of rice and fried food, all of it delicious and most of it pretty un-spicy. This surprises a lot of people who are expecting something along the lines of Mexican food, with lots of peppers and hot sauce. Instead, comida criolla in Puerto Rico is all about satisfying, flavorful dishes. Here’s a … Continue reading Puerto Rican Food and Drink