Strolling through local markets and immersing myself in the day-to-day life of a destination is one of my favourite travel activities. I love examining the variety of produce, taking countless colourful photographs and soaking in the overwhelming sensory experience. Five Virtual Market Tours When I can’t get out to explore the world myself, I like […]
A City Of Inspiration: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia Initial Thoughts: My first impression of Dubrovnik was of pure white. I was amazed by the never ending white stone – the buildings, the columns, the cobblestones, the churches, the clock towers, the city walls. All radiant white under the blinding sun. The beauty of the city shone brightly as the white surfaces contrasted perfectly […]
Becoming an Omnivore
It was a cold and rainy night in the Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was tucked into a wood paneled booth in the serendipitously named Bishop Restaurant. In front of me was a plate of fish and chips, a side of mushy peas and a hot cuppa tea. I took a deep breath and a tentative first bite. While […]
What Is Agroforestry?
All around me I could see a lush forest filled with diverse plant and animal species. From afar it looked like a wild, unclaimed piece of land. However, I would soon find out it was actually a highly productive, cultivated coffee plantation. This four acre organic farm was no ordinary mono-crop coffee plantation. It was […]
Five Beers, Five Brands, Five Countries in Southeast Asia
Today I’m keeping things lighthearted. While I’ve got plenty more stories about how food shapes our experience of cultures and landscapes, they will have to wait because this post is all about the fun, silly topic of brands of beer in Southeast Asia! A Locavore’s Guide to Beer in Southeast Asia Truthfully, I’m not much of a […]