Through our ongoing series, Food for Thought, we explore the complex relationship between food and culture, as seen through the eyes of travelers. As we travel, our minds are opened, and our understanding…

A Brief History of the Swedish Warship Vasa On the 10th of August 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa set off on her maiden voyage.  Never leaving Stockholm Harbor, she sank…

The intersection of food, travel and culture is an endlessly interesting place. For many travelers, a meal can be a great way to break down barriers and share an experience…

Why is Stonehenge on the Must-See List? Admittedly, we aren’t huge fans of the “must do” or “must see” attractions during our travels.  This may be because we think they…

Food and drink are sustenance. We need both to live. But it’s much more complicated than that, isn’t it? Examining peoples’ relationship with food, we are able to examine many other elements of…

Stockholm Subway Art Spending time in major cities can get expensive, so we love finding ways to have fun without breaking the bank. Stockholm was no exception. The city’s network of…

The Food for Thought series, now entering its second year, continues to explore the intersection of food, travel and culture. Many travelers see food as a natural and enjoyable way to gain…

During a recent, short hiatus, the Food for Thought series turned 1 year old on February 28! We continue to enjoy visiting with both successful, longtime members of the food and travel blogging community…

Clovelly We debated long and hard over visiting Clovelly. Internet research led us to believe it would be over-touristed and cliché. How could a town require an entrance fee just…

Exploring Greenwich So picture this, you are in London for work.  You are in a Greenwich hotel very close to your work site.  You are there on business and finally…