Scintillating Spain
Spain defines the word passion. From flamenco and bullfights, to pintxos and paella, life is embraced with gusto. The country’s long, rich history is evident in its art, architecture, cuisine, and the daily lives of its people.
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Ajvar: Making the Real McCoy Right at Home
Many of you know that we fell in love with ajvar on our trip to the Balkans. We ate it almost daily, and it’s become a regular menu item at home. We became so enamored with the delicious spread that we vowed to make our own when we got home. Continue reading
Ajvar: A Little Summer Sunshine in a Winter Pantry
Every traveler knows that one of the rewards of visiting new places is experimenting with regional foods. A vast array of local ingredients, herbs, spices and cooking techniques guarantee an almost limitless supply of new dishes to tempt the palate. And on our trip to the Balkans it was all about peppers: banana or bell, … Continue reading
Architecture / Art / Bulgaria / Travel
Stumbling into a Roman Villa: In Plovdiv, Truth is Stranger than Fiction.
Truth is indeed, stranger than fiction. Did you know that the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered when a bored Bedouin shepherd threw a rock into a cave? Or that while digging to enlarge an Egyptian fort, Napoleon’s disgruntled soldiers blundered into the Rosetta Stone? Continue reading
Celebrations / Europe / Travel
A Bevy of Brides Across Europe
There’s no one more hopeful and happy than a bride about to get married. They have an unmistakeable radiance that shines not only on their world, but on everyone around them. Continue reading
Food / Pennsylvania / Travel
Utz Up! A Pennsylvania Potato Chip Paradise
It’s been hammered into our malleable brains since childhood, so of course, we all eat nutritious fruits and veggies for a healthy body. At least that’s what most of us like to tell ourselves. Continue reading
Seriously Hidden Hearts: At Home and Abroad
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! For the past 5 years we’ve been traveling and hunting for hearts with our cameras. We search for hearts in unusual architecture, charming sculptures, controversial street art, avant-garde fashion, funky foods, gorgeous gates, people’s front yards, and even some unmentionable places – basically nothing is off limits. Continue reading
Helsinki Central Station: An Art Nouveau Tour de Force
You gotta love big, buff guys sportin’ pageboys and holding glowing globes. I mean, really. And you’ll find these stoic, Prince Valiant look-alikes standing guard in front of Helsinki’s Central Railway Station. Continue reading
