48 Hours in Santa Barbara – A Guide to Santa Barbara Wineries

November 3, 2015

There are very few places in this world that have the beauty and charm of Santa Barbara. When I ride my beach cruiser along the beach, drink wine on a pier over the ocean, run into a celebrity in the grocery store or take in the pristine views from atop a mountain peak, it’s hard not to feel a bit spoiled living in this town. And there’s the Santa Barbara wineries themselves……

Food, Travel, United States, Wine

Indulge! A Guide to Sonoma County Wineries and Food

October 12, 2015

As my wife passes her due date (and still no baby yet), I’ve enlisted the help of some fellow travel bloggers to keep up with regular postings. This second post comes from Megan of Traveling Nine to Fiver. Megan makes us all a little jealous as she provides a food and wine guide to one of the many wine regions on her home state of California. Don’t we all wish Sonoma County was a little…

Caribbean, Eating, Food, Travel

A Taste of St Lucia Cuisine

September 17, 2015

I knew from the first bite of fish cake at the manager’s reception that I was going to like the cuisine of Fond Doux Resort and Plantation. It wasn’t a morsel of food pulled from the freezer, thawed, and then heated. Nor was it a perfectly shaped masterpiece surrounded with an artist’s drizzle of dipping sauce, meant more for the eye than the mouth. Instead, each fish cake on the platter was…

Cooking, Food, Travel, Travel Tips

How to Choose a Culinary Vacation

July 21, 2015

Culinary tourism has become a growing trend in the travel industry, exploding to the $150 billion dollars annually. Travel companies are happy to accommodate this new hunger with options ranging from weeklong culinary excursions to daylong cooking classes to city food tours. As a seasoned traveler and foodie, I’ve attended tours of all three varieties across four continents. While most experiences have been positive, I’ve also witnessed the bad side of culinary…

Cooking, Europe, Food, Travel

A French Culinary Vacation with Le Calabash

July 14, 2015

When I arrived in the Loire Valley, I was welcomed with what Chefs Sidney and Allison Bond described as a traditional French market dinner. “It’s nothing fancy. Just stuff we picked up at the farmer’s market today. I hope it’s enough to eat. Are you hungry?” asked Sidney in his distinct South African accent. I was famished. All I had eaten that day was a rather pathetic looking bocadillo jamón on the train…

Eating, Food, Travel, United States

Best Cuban Food in Miami

June 26, 2015

Maybe that title is a little misleading. Is it really possible to define the best Cuban food in Miami when there are so many delicious options available? Actually, it is. The best Cuban food I ate in Miami was at my friend Eddie’s house for his birthday. His mother made the most flavorful masas de puerco fritas that I’ve ever tasted. The pork chunks weren’t dried out like they tend to be from an…

What to Eat in Hong Kong – Hipmunk City Love

May 29, 2015

Hong Kong is a melting pot of cultures uniting expats from throughout Asia, mainland China, and other far-flung corners of the world. Each of those cultures brings its own cuisine helping the city to create a culinary scene where almost any ethnic food is available. Many wealthy residents and visitors are also attracted to the city’s open business scene. Fine dining establishments have followed their wallets helping further to define Hong Kong…

Eating, Europe, Food, Travel

Eating Barcelona

May 21, 2015

I felt like a zombie as I limped into the lobby of the Le Meridien Barcelona. I needed a shower and sleep, and I needed it now. The transatlantic flight had not been good to me and I managed less than an hour of sleep. I approached the receptionist foolishly hopeful that my gold status would work a miracle and my room would be ready at 9am. She rudely explained that I…

A Foodie Guide to Dubai – Hipmunk City Love

April 24, 2015

We all know about the outrageous and the uber expensive in Dubai. Stories of palm tree shaped manmade islands, Ferrari World, and an indoor ski park in the desert make crazy and splashy headlines. Then there’s the chic shopping and the ultimate in five-star hotels in Dubai. That story’s been told. But what about the food? Like the rest of Dubai, the food scene is just as varied offering travelers a range…

Africa, Eating, Food, Travel

Our First Meal in Cape Town

April 22, 2015

Good food and good wine has the ability to unite. To bring people together who otherwise might not be friends due to age, socio-economic, or other life differences. Happy taste buds and uplifted souls draw smiles to our faces that engage others by breaking barriers and inviting both laughter and conversation. Our first meal in Cape Town did just that. We were by far the youngest participants on our African Culinary Adventure….

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48 Hours in Santa Barbara – A Guide to Santa Barbara Wineries

Indulge! A Guide to Sonoma County Wineries and Food

A Taste of St Lucia Cuisine

How to Choose a Culinary Vacation

A French Culinary Vacation with Le Calabash

Best Cuban Food in Miami

What to Eat in Hong Kong – Hipmunk City Love

Eating Barcelona

A Foodie Guide to Dubai – Hipmunk City Love

Our First Meal in Cape Town

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