Located on a small and menacing-looking Greek island topped by ruins dating back to the 6th century, Bastione Malvasia Hotel has a prime spot within the old medieval city for looking out at the fortress walls and the sea. When you tour around Greece, you eventually get the feeling that the country has more historic…
If you looked up the phrase “double-edged sword” in the dictionary, there should really be a picture of palm oil. Eco-conscious conservationists would likely prefer a complete ban on palm oil products. Growing and harvesting palm oil continues to cause widespread deforestation in countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia because brands like Unilever,…
Are you dreaming about when you can travel again? Do you miss the excitement of the new when visiting a foreign destination? While it might not be an equal substitute for the rush of the unfamiliar, we can at least cook up some exotic dishes to get us beyond the mundane. It looks like we’re…
The readers of this blog are travelers and adventurers who enjoy the outdoors. So I know you probably buy a healthy amount of travel apparel, outdoor clothing, and luggage. If you are starting to pay attention to international shipping and its impact on our ever-hotter climate though, how can you help your fellow countrymen…
For those of you who wonder how is food in Budapest, let me tell you: Hungarians take their food very seriously, so finding good food in Budapest it’s not a problem. There are countless eateries, cafés, and bistros, all bragging about the excellent food they serve. However, finding quality traditional Hungarian restaurants in Budapest that…
If you think that San Antonio is the Alamo, the Riverwalk, and a meal at El Mercado, you haven’t been to San Antonio recently. San Antonio has become the cultural and gastronomic capital of the state of Texas, with Hotel Emma, located in the hip Pearl District, the gem in the crown of this exciting…
To many people, Jordan seems like a far-away place, imbued with legend and mystery, but difficult to visit. Truth is that planning a trip to Jordan requires a lot of preparation which involves not only making your itinerary, but also informing yourself about the culture and local customs. In this post I’ll give you some…
One common misconception people seem to have about growing food is that we need a lot of space in which to do it. In reality, we don’t even need a yard! Urban and small suburban patio gardens are springing up everywhere these days, and they can be incredibly productive. Within the permaculture practice, small spaces…
Whether you view Palm Oil positively or negatively, it is inarguably one of the most intriguing products in today’s food manufacturing industry. Palm Oil is used in so many everyday products (including many of the world’s most beloved snacks and other foods) that it is nearly impossible to avoid. And unfortunately, this ubiquitous product is…
With its enviable location in the heart of Denver‘s upscale Cherry Creek shopping and dining district, Hotel Clio makes an excellent home base for a Mile High getaway. It’s especially appealing if you want to spend time in Colorado’s capital checking out the area restaurant scene, browsing dozens of locally owned boutiques, or strolling along…
