Nothing against Pisa, but apart from seeing the Leaning Tower and the surrounding monuments, there isn’t much else to see apart from enjoying the laid back ambience of a smaller city than Florence. Here are six reasons why you should consider visiting Lucca, Italy: Reason #1: Lucca is an easy day trip from Pisa or… Continue reading Five reasons to visit Lucca, Italy
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Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh
Over the summer, I spent a little over a week in Edinburgh, Scotland for an academic collaboration. I decided to see how many afternoon teas I could sample while visiting (oh, the sacrifice!). Sadly, I was not able to get a reservation at the Colonnades at the Signet Library, which other sources highly recommended. Here… Continue reading Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh
Patagonia: your perfect three-week itinerary
This post is long overdue, but I wanted to share the itinerary that my husband and I put together to explore Patagonia in March 2017. The flights were the most expensive (and time consuming) component, so we decided to commit to three weeks. It was absolutely worth the planning and accruing all those vacation days.… Continue reading Patagonia: your perfect three-week itinerary
Easy crockpot minestrone soup
Hearty, lentil edamame soup made from pantry staples
Holding Space for the Sacred in Shared Yoga Practice
Have you ever stopped to reflect on what makes a space sacred? Why a place of worship or a monument feels different from a supermarket? Some differences are physical and obvious, like the lighting or the architecture. But some places are sacred because we, as visitors, make them so. Practicing yoga in a group setting… Continue reading Holding Space for the Sacred in Shared Yoga Practice
Simple, satisfying red lentil soup
Why every tea lover should experience afternoon tea in London
Are you a tea lover? Are you also maybe a little bit of an anglophile? Have you always fantasized about having afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and clotted cream. Yep. Me too.
Six ways to deal with uncertainty and major life decisions
In my main job as a scientist and an academic, I’m struggling with what comes next after I complete my Ph.D. this spring. At different points in our lives, we may all struggle with periods of transition and uncertainty. I’m such a Type A person that I start to go into a tailspin when I… Continue reading Six ways to deal with uncertainty and major life decisions
Simple, but delicious Buddha bowl recipe (starring sweet potatoes!)
I am not sure what it is about this winter, but lately I have been craving sweet potatoes like crazy. I have looked to Pinterest for inspiration on how to incorporate more of them into my diet. Not surprisingly, sweet potatoes play a starring role in a lot of Buddha bowl recipes. Unfortunately, a lot… Continue reading Simple, but delicious Buddha bowl recipe (starring sweet potatoes!)