On my trip to South America last year I was blown away by the grandeur of Iguazu Falls, the subject of this week’s “Snapshot.” Located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, Iguazu Falls is actually 275 separate, spectacular waterfalls. Set in the subtropical rainforest along 1.6 […]
I woke up at the crack of dawn this morning in order to visit the Los Angeles Flower Market. I’d just bought my first digital SLR camera (with birthday money) so figured what better way to test it out than in a place overflowing with color? The largest flower district in the entire United States, the […]
I’d always heard of the Azores as this almost mythical place— “The Old Country” where my father was born and raised until he was eleven years old. Last summer I had the opportunity to return there with him, a truly amazing experience. In case you haven’t heard of them, the Azores are nine volcanic islands […]
Today I’m starting a new weekly post called “Snapshot” where I’ll write about one of my favorite places in the world that I’ve visited. My first city is Granada, Spain. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Granada, it’s located in the southernmost region of Spain, Andalucía. Like most of the country, it’s a place […]
Here’s a quick update on how the pastéis de nata turned out… Their flavor was actually really good, especially the custard filling with its faint notes of vanilla and lemon. Unfortunately, the crusts were kind of doughy–definitely not “light and flaky” like I remembered them being in Portugal. Over all, I’m glad I made them but […]
Is it wrong that nearly a year after my trip to Lisbon I still dream about pastéis de nata? Seriously, I think about them all the time—the warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven, creamy vanilla custard tarts with light, flaky crusts. Sprinkled with a little cinnamon and powdered sugar, the tops gently browned by the oven, they literally melt […]
Welcome to my first foray into the blogosphere! On this site I will write about my travel experiences, as well as my opinions and perceptions of the world. As St. Augustine said, “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” I hope you enjoy following me on this […]
