Lunch at the Fairmont Baku Flame Towers

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Housed in one of the three Flame Towers that dramatically dominate Baku’s skyline, a visit to the Fairmont Baku Hotel is a must.  Even if you only take the funicular up the hill from the Old Town to stand in the grand lobby with its chandelier that looks like a jeweled necklace, consider it time well… Read more

5 Singapore Discoveries

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A chance to visit Singapore for the second time?? I’LL TAKE IT! This past December, as part of my birthday trip, I decided to include Singapore in my itinerary.  The choice was partially made on convenience as Singapore was a good hub for other stops I planned in Asia.  But I was also excited to see… Read more

To Shoot or Not To Shoot?

Posted in England| Food| London| Photography| UK
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With my London trip this past weekend, I not only got to see one of my favorite cities in the world and visit with one of my dearest friends, but I also got to check off one of my 14 things to do in 2014. Thanks to my friend and her generous birthday gift to me… Read more

Good Eats in Armenia

Posted in Armenia| Food| Yerevan

If I had any worries about not liking the food or not getting enough food on my trip to Armenia, they were all quickly squashed under plates and platters of delicious food. Every meal brought a new type of cheese, meat, vegetable, fruit or in some cases I’m not even sure what. I can say I… Read more

Friends and Food Win

Posted in Food

Sometimes, even with all the planning and best intentions in the world, the blog posts just don’t quite come together before the deadline strikes. Tonight, spending time with a good who is in the hospital then enjoying a late-night sushi dinner with another friend won out over a timely, well thought out blog post.I’m blessed to… Read more

Tea Time in London

Posted in England| Food| London| UK

Tea.A flavorful drink that warms your insides, relaxes you, soothes a sore throat and helps you unwind.  A cup of tea can be a brief break from your day…but little more than that. When I first pictures people having tea in England, I imagined them sitting down at a table covered in lace, sipping from a… Read more

5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

Posted in Cafe| Culture| language| lost

Have you ever traveled to a foreign city spent a few hurried days, got back on a plane and headed home only to feel like you never really experienced the city at all? I sure have.Usually its when I travel on a business trip. I spend more time in sterile offices, eating box lunches and looking… Read more

Cooking Lebanese Moghrabieh

Posted in Food| Lebanon
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In my humble (yet correct) opinion, Lebanese food is some of the most delicious in the world.  Whether your vegetarian, pescatarian, or hard core meat eater, there’s something fresh and delicious to fit your palate.  You can pick up a simple kebab sandwich at a street stand or sit down to a 3 course meal that… Read more

Great Places for Doing Nothing in Beirut

Posted in Beirut| Cafe| Lebanon

Beirut in the summer is hot…and humid. The kind of weather that makes you want to stay put and not move around too much.  Having nearly two months in Beirut gave me time to take it easy and avoid a lot of unnecessary rushing around. Here are a few of my favorite places to let the… Read more

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