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A Norwegian Camping Trip

A two-week camping trip through Norway in summertime…there’s nothing better. Day 1: Fly to Bergen, rent a car & drive Day 2: Snøvegen route to Lærdalsøyri, then on to Jotunheimen National Park Day 3: Besseggen Ridge hike & Lom…

A New Rhythm: Trekking the Annapurna Circuit

Choosing a trek in Nepal is like choosing which F. Scott Fitzgerald book to read – none are a waste of time, they all have their unique advantages, you want them all at once, you’ll always wonder about the…

Deliciously Colorful Sardinia

From its mouthwatering pizzas to its azure waters to its vibrant cities, Sardinia is a feast for the senses.…

A Fall Weekend in Champagne

The first thing you smell as you drive into Epernay, Champagne, is money, at least if you arrive from the north. The broad, chateau-lined sidewalks are made of large white stones that look like they’ve never seen a sole…

Due North: Norway in Pictures

With its breathtaking coastline, dramatic fjords and arctic touch, Norway is well worth the trip, despite the painful might of the Norwegian Krone. Here’s a taste of what you’ll see travelling from Bergen up to Tromso in the Arctic circle.…

Khovsgol lake iced over

A Vegetarian in Mongolia

As far as I could tell, eating in rural Mongolia was not a long, drawn out undertaking with themed napkins and brightly painted ceramic kitchenware. It was often mono-utensil, mono-dish and mono-flavor, but always filling and efficient. After barely a…