BBC – In Pictures – Rowing To School

Returned today from Northern Sweden with my parents where we took what I’m now dubbing our “Arctic Road Trip”. Activities enjoyed included jumping at the Arctic circle, taking a moose farm detour, visiting the summer stuga (cottage), riding in a dinghy, eating surströmming, hiking, checking out Storforsen, trying all forms of lax (salmon), floating (yes!) in a Falu red cottage in the middle of a pristine lake, and lots more.

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Love Abroad in Heart & Soul

Just back from Cleveland where a relaxing weekend with dear friends was just what we needed. Besides a Cavaliers vs. Bulls game that took us out into frigid weather (more later), most of our time was spent reminiscing, eating, sleeping in, watching movies, and sorting through wedding photos from both sides.

Stinkiest Foods on Fodor’s and Other Musings

Recently rounded up the stinkiest, smelliest foods on earth for Fodors.com. It was a fun piece to put together, and it took me from Southeast Asia – a prime breeding ground for retching foods – to the UK and South Pacific – for some foul smelling cheeses and fruits. Here’s an excerpt: Along with the …