So, I’m a dedicated spa collector. Meaning anytime I travel, I like to visit a spa and sample the local specialties. I find it’s a perfect way to get over jet lag, work out those muscle cramps brought on by tiny airplane seats and release the stress built up from preparing to leave home for […]
Buddhists
A Tsechu Market in Bumthang, Bhutan
This WanderShopper never seems to do anything in moderation. “Go big or go home” has been one of my rules for living and it was definitely in effect for my first visit to Bhutan a few years ago. I had always been fascinated by Buddhist iconography and had heard so many amazing things about Bhutan. […]
Pomegranates, Istanbul and New Years Traditions
Big cities seem to acquire symbols that are instantly recognizable. For some it is related to their architecture. See the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and you immediately think of Paris. An outline of the Golden Gate Bridge tells you it’s San Francisco. Other cities seem to be represented by fruit. New York City is […]