Welcome to my city. Although I have only lived here for a few months at a time throughout my life, and spent most of each year on the other side of the world, it is the oldest and most consistent home I have. And even though I will never move back, […]
Europe
Barba – Dubrovnik, Croatia
The first things that catch the eye when walking up this narrow stone street in old town Dubrovnik are the lanterns. Every gallery, shop and restaurant along the street displays a uniquely designed and decorated lantern, all floating over the crowded streets during the day and lighting up the city […]
Restaurant l’Aiguière – Aups, France
The long awaited dinner finally arrived. After an eventful day of wandering and kayaking, our appetites had reached their peak. A few months before our trip, my dear friend Erdem did a similar road trip through Southern Europe, similarly focusing on gastronomical pursuits. After listening to his stories and seeing […]
Osteria del Gallo – Como, Italy
Leaving the concrete jungle behind, our depature from Milan took us North into the hills. We set up camp in the small commune of Dongo, situated on the Northwestern corner of Lake Como. Tucked away between the Bergamo alps, the surroundings of this glacial lake presented excellent opportunities for hiking, […]