Chicago’s Carnivale provides a colorful scene and amusing cuisine
Upon entering Carnivale, guests are treated to a sensory and scenic smorgasbord. The vibrant colors, Latin flavor and candy cocktails leave diners hungering for the main course. For a spicy … Continue reading
Starting over in Shanghai
The expat lifestyle isn’t for the faint-of-heart. You have to love traveling and your profession to pack everything you own into a suitcase and leave your family and friends behind. Having created a sense of … Continue reading
Closing the Curtain on Istanbul: The Final Chapter
After consulting my favorite hotel attendant, it was time to finalize the day’s plans. Ignoring Trip Advisor’s warning, I decided to take the bus to the Kariye (Chora) Church only to find … Continue reading
Turkey: Serving up Istanbul’s Second Course
Awakening with the day’s agenda in place, it was time to take care of some odds and ends before visiting the Hagia Sophia. Buying an Istanbul Card allowed me to … Continue reading
Prague’s Fairy-Tale City Casts a Spell over Visitors
Many consider Prague to be the Heart of Europe and after visiting the enchanted city there’s reason for the moniker. Sweeping castles, cobblestone streets, hidden corridors and Romanesque/ Baroque architecture … Continue reading
Decking St. Stephen’s Halls: Christmas Markets Ring in the Season
The ‘Advent’ of the year commenced on November 28th with the opening of the Budapest Christmas Markets. The Christmas stalls seem to glow from within and bathe the festivities in cheer. Walking … Continue reading
Braking for Bratislava: Dishing up Bratislava’s Popular Scenes and Cuisines
The Keleti Train Station is starting to feel like my second home as early morning trips often begin before 8 am. Heading to the international terminal, I readied for the day’s adventure. Riding … Continue reading
A Taste of Thailand
The culture of Thailand is conducive to eating out and when Thais decide to forgo a restaurant, the night bazaar or mall are two popular options. The mall is a … Continue reading
Thai Thai Again: Traveling from Buddha to Buda until Big Ben Chimed 