Located just northeast of Seattle, Woodinville has become one of Washington’s premier wine destinations, home to dozens of tasting rooms representing wineries from across the state. Our day took us through three distinctly different experiences—each with its own personality, style,…
After crossing the Atlantic and settling into Dublin, our first evening could not have been a more fitting introduction to Ireland. Having researched restaurants and pubs before we travelled, as planned, we ventured out to The Old Storehouse, a classic Dublin…
Standing beside a stone church in the heart of Dublin, Molly Malone pauses forever behind her handcart, a basket in one hand and the cart handle in the other. Cast in bronze, it appears no one would get in her…
As the sun slipped behind the distant mountains, the ancient walls of Dalt Vila stood in silhouette above the Mediterranean. From the water, the centuries-old fortress seemed suspended between sea and sky, glowing in the last light of the day.
While exploring the historic streets of Valencia with our guide, we were taken to and introduced to one of the city’s most unique dining experiences at Pelayo Gastro Trinquet. Located on a narrow street lined with elegant balconies and colorful…
Markets are a wonderful place to experience the local flavor. Valencia’s Central Market was no exception. Above us rose an enormous stained-glass dome supported by intricate ironwork, flooding the market with natural light. The building itself is a masterpiece of…
No visit to Lisbon’s historic Belém district feels complete without a stop at Pastéis de Belém. Belém is just outside Lisbon and very much worth the visit. The bakery, founded in 1837, continues to produce its legendary custard tarts from…
A moving moment of our time in Tokyo came not amid the neon lights of Shibuya or the crowds of Asakusa, but in the quiet grounds of the gravesite of the Forty-Seven Ronin at Sengaku-ji Temple. The story is one of…
Before arriving in Tokyo, I knew Gonpachi had a reputation that extended well beyond its food. For movie fans, it is often called “the Kill Bill restaurant,” the inspiration for the legendary House of Blue Leaves sequence where The Bride…
Tokyo is a city filled with remarkable restaurants, but every so often you encounter a dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. Our evening at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa was one of those occasions. It was a great introduction to…
