Arctic Char with an Asian-Inspired Glaze and Tangy Spinach
When we were in Iceland, one of the things that we ate that hadn’t tried before was arctic char. It is a fish that is similar to salmon or trout, but it has a slightly different texture and taste. Because it is the type of fish that can stand up to bold flavors, we decided… Read more
Catherine’s Gate and St. Nicholas Church in Brasov, Romania
Brasov is a wonderful town in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania in Romania. For the people of Romania it is a destination to get away and, depending on the season, either go hiking or go skiing at one of the resorts nearby. There are several interesting sites to see when visiting Brasov and among them… Read more
The Importance of Dragons in Vietnamese Mythology
Dragons have been an important part of Vietnam’s mythology literally going all the way back to their origin story. It was believed that all of the Vietnamese people were descendants of a dragon and a fairy. Whether it was in Hanoi, Halong Bay, or the Ninh Binh province, we came across dragon mythology everywhere we… Read more
Variations of a Colorado Sunset
We love the sunsets that we get to see over the mountains of Colorado, they are especially vibrant during winter. As we watch the sun make its way toward the horizon, the skyline changes almost second by second. Just when we think that it can’t get any more spectacular, a minute later we are even… Read more
Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese – An Adult Take on a Childhood Classic
We love lobster and we love cheese, so having lobster mac ‘n’ cheese was an obvious choice for us to make. We have had it served in different restaurants during our travels, including during our visit to the England. It is easy to make, but with most meals, the fresher the ingredients, the better. In… Read more
Exploring Ecuador from Quito
When we planned our trip to Ecuador, we decided to stay in Quito and use it as our launching pad to visit sites in the Andes Mountains as well as the Amazon Rainforest. We had a little less than two weeks to spend in the country and we knew from our previous trip to South… Read more