Tag Archives: Travel

New Zealand: A Day in Wanaka Cooking with Annabel Langbein

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

One of the problems with doing what you love and writing about it – and believe me there are a few – is that sometimes you are so consumed doing things, it is difficult to find the time to write … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from Tokyo

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

And now on to the final leg of my Japan trip, Tokyo. It makes me sad to type that. I still manage to get lost near constantly. That is part of the Japan experience though. One restaurant that I really … Continue reading →

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Eating Osaka: Okonomiyaki, the pain of finding it and the joy of eating it

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I have mentioned my lack of a sense of direction, coupled with no knowledge of the language and being thrown into what feels like a maze, finding my first meal was difficult. I thought I should start with okonomiyaki. I … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from Osaka

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Greetings from Osaka, folks! 15 minutes from Kyoto on the Shinkansen (bullet train), it is a world away. Kyoto is all low (ish) buildings, gorgeous old houses and narrow streets. Geishas wander, lots of people wear kimonos, and there is … Continue reading →

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Eating Argentina: Mendoza! We’re in Empanada Country Now

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Where are the best empanadas in Argentina? Everyone says Mendoza but where exactly in Mendoza you will only know if you are a local. Happily I was with one. I was feeling a bit peckish so asked if we could … Continue reading →

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