Stories

Panama is a skinny, twisting country that links North and South America, and separates the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It boasts a fascinating history and beautiful landscapes, and is one of the safe…

The United Kingdom is a wonderful country, full of history, beautiful landscapes, and interesting places to visit. It’s been populated for millennia by Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and many, ma…

“You went to Cuba? I’m so jealous!” We visited late last year with a couple of friends, and explored Havana and the eastern half of the island. We stayed in casas particulares and tr…

I have to be honest with you: we weren’t enamoured with Quintana Roo. Packed with tourists, corrupt police officers, and touts trying to sell us overpriced tours — it just wasn’t for…

Exotic birds chirp in the trees, which are currently being buffeted by strong winds. I’ve just bought milk, cheese and yogurt from a woman who stops by every few days to make sure we have all th…

Growing up food was a necessity, not a pleasure. It comes as a surprise to people I’ve met on my travels, since my state of mind now is one of pure joy when learning about a new meal. I remember…

Wine, culture, food, religion, wine… I’ll be honest. It was wine that brought us to Moldova, and wine that kept us keen. Every year, during the first weekend of October, this eastern Euro…

“We’re going to New Zealand!” Our Malaysian friends were loud in their enthusiasm, and we were happy that our subtle hints had been heard the last time we visited Kuala Lumpur. Since…

Confession: I have never baked cookies before today. I’ve always been a savory person, opting for soup for dessert as a kid when everyone else at the Chinese buffet would go for ice cream. When …

Felices fiestas! Happy holidays! It’s strange that, just ten days into the new year, both Christmas and New Year’s Eve feel so remote, like they happened a long time ago. Perhaps it’…