6 months of travel in 6 meals (Part 2)
It is difficult to top experiences like finding the perfect meal at the bus station in Sarajevo, or spending an evening dining with a room full of sin... Continue reading →
6 Months of Travel in 6 Meals (Part 1)
As much as I love traveling, I'm not a big fan of sightseeing. My perfect day in any city entails lounging in a cafe all afternoon, sipping coffee, an... Continue reading →
A cooking class in Istanbul
Feyzi, the chef at Cooking Alaturka, hoists a 5-liter can of olive oil over a pan of small eggplants stuffed heavy with a mixture of paper-thin sliced... Continue reading →
Thanksgiving in Turkey
Traveling the world has a few downsides. For example, the rest of the world does not necessarily share your holidays. Thanksgiving is a favorite of ou... Continue reading →
Dining out on a budget
I'll always remember the meal we had at the little taverna in Imerovigli, Santorini. We walked 45 minutes up the dark, winding caldera streets to enjo... Continue reading →
The kávéház: Three classic examples of Budapest cafe culture
The Ottoman Turks may have introduced coffee to Hungary in the late 16th century, but it was the Viennese of the Austro-Hungarian Empire that brought ... Continue reading →
Langoš: A challenge to the condiment comfort zone
While I still can't bring myself to dip my fries in Dutch mayo (though I'll happily drown every meal in their peanut sauce), I recently suspended my a... Continue reading →
A cheap date in Paris: The essential picnic
Western Europe can be a nightmare for your travel budget, especially if you want to thoroughly savor the national bounty. This is particularly the cas... Continue reading →
