An unexpected surprise arrived at my door today. It came in a white bubble-wrap envelope, laced with the markings of a package that’s traveled between countries. “What could this be?” I wondered out loud, examining the Royal Mail stickers and return address from Edinburgh, Scotland. Excitedly, I tore the envelope open and pulled out a […]
The allure of the man’s market (Mannenzaken) in Amsterdam
“This doesn’t look like the type of area where a market would be held”, I muttered suspiciously as I cycled into a barren shipping yard on a crisp Sunday afternoon in November. The area was still, lifeless, except for the distant figure of a security guard huddled in a doorway, smoking a cigarette. I cycled towards her. “Excuse […]
Greek stew with olives and Feta cheese
Inspired by my recent trip to Athens, I created a Greek-inspired chicken stew for dinner and it was too good not to share with you! This is a perfect recipe for a gloomy day when you’d rather be under the Mediterranean sun. Makes approximately 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 1 can (400 gr) whole tomatoes 70 […]
Swimming with sea turtles and exploring a shipwreck in Barbados [Photo Essay and Video]
I have always dreamed about diving into the ocean and exploring a coral reef -to get close to sea creatures and glimpse into their world. So when I got the chance to swim with the turtles in Barbados, I jumped at the chance. Dave and I climbed on to the well-loved, two-storey catamaran of a […]