This week turned out to be far more hectic than originally planned. In beginning our preparations to return to the states, we discovered that getting Ashton out of the country might prove to be more difficult than we originally thought. To make things easier and more efficient, we'll leave Bauru ... Read More about Brazilian Food: From Traditional Feijoada to Eclectic Thai
Good Eats in Rio de Janeiro
Now you very well know I can't go somewhere and not talk about the food. I wouldn't say that Rio is known as a food destination, but it certainly has a lot to offer in the way of gastronomy if you know where to look. Most popular are the Brazilian churrascarias, serving slow roasted meats in a ... Read More about Good Eats in Rio de Janeiro
Dining at Sanctuary Cap Cana
Our stay at Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic was all-inclusive. I typically shy away from all-inclusive vacations, preferring instead to immerse myself in the local culture and cuisine. But our trip was short and we were low on cash, so the all-inclusive option really worked for us in ... Read More about Dining at Sanctuary Cap Cana
The Dog & Oyster Vineyard
On our way home from the Outer Banks on Monday, Tom and I decided to make a pit stop at a new to us Virginia winery with one of the best names ever, The Dog and Oyster, on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail.I love dogs and I love oysters, so this was a must visit for me. After a long first leg of our ... Read More about The Dog & Oyster Vineyard
CoolTour Oporto
Our last day in Porto was arguably the best (don't miss day one and day two). Exhaustion pressed on, but so did we. We left bright and early for another tour in the Douro wine region, this time with CoolTour Oporto, and our adorable guide Jose who was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and kept ... Read More about CoolTour Oporto