No No No Negombo!

I wrote some time ago that it always pays to do your research before arriving and plonking yourself in a new travel environment, websites like TripAdvisor and Travelerspoint will give advice on accommodation and restaurants. With a bit of nimble... Read more >>

Viva Tortillas!

What I love most about travel to developing countries are the vast number of street vendors where I can find fresh, tasty and inexpensive food. This woman was... Read more >>

Papua New Guinea - Off the Charts

It's been a very very long time since I sat down with a guide book to read up on a destination that I... Read more >>

In the Mood

Set the mood for your Valentine with Putumayo's Jazz Around... Read more >>

The Ocean Lodge - Cannon Beach

Jon and I made our way down to Cannon Beach recently for a (mostly) unplugged weekend getaway. I left my... Read more >>

Photo Friday: Marina Beach

I had some time to kill a couple weeks back before my NGO held a sunset street performance at Chennai's Marina Beach.  It's such a great place to people watch.  The weather is beautiful, you're by the ocean, and families... Read more >>

Photo Friday: Guatemalan Woman's Walk

A woman from Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala on her morning walk. From the vividly colored style of dress to the painted walls, I absolutely love the colors of Guatemala. Makes me smile... Read more >>

Bridgedale Socks

It's probably totally unsexy to be writing about socks. Especially performance socks. Sexy or not, Bridgedale socks do rock. Bridgedale specializes in performance socks for the... Read more >>

What I Won't Do For a Great Meal

The email came a few weeks ago. The sender said that we had to... Read more >>

Sweet Valentine's Day Deals in the Caribbean and Mexico

St Kitt's Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino Photo Courtesy of Diamond PR and Marriott Resorts Couples seeking a romantic get-a-way need look no further than these Caribbean and Mexico romance packages. There are several resorts in the Marriott family to... Read more >>

a parking lot for bicycles

Cycling in Sweden is huge. I read somewhere that just about everyone rides a bicycle in Sweden. And not for excerise or sport.... Read more >>

Why aren't you adopting from Haiti?

If I had a $10 for every time someone has asked me recently why we aren’t adopting from Haiti, I could probably fund the update to our home study (more on this in an upcoming post). Here’s the thing, even... Read more >>

Ceviche at La Mar, Lima - Eating Sustainable Seafood

On my most recent trip to Peru, a small group of us went out for afternoon ceviche at one of Peru's most celebrated cevicherias, La Mar. (Ceviche,... Read more >>

Harbin: The Last Word

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WanderMom has Moved!

WanderMom has left the nest and moved to her own site! Please visit Michelle at WanderMom.com. Read more >>

Candied Asian Orchids

To celebrate the incredible efforts of Passports With Purpose to raise a school in Cambodia, this week's Wander Food Wednesday is dedicated to Sweet Asian... Read more >>

Moroccan Style Summer Salad

This is sort of a Westernized version of couscous that makes a great summer side or main dish. It's from James McNair's Beans & Grains cookbook. Ready to get your groove on? What you need:  3 cups cooked... Read more >>