Golden reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand. [hide]

Close-up view of a large reclining golden Buddha statue inside a temple, showing the head, face, and part of the body.

Two ancient pagodas, one larger in the foreground and one smaller in the background, with a backdrop of misty mountains and cloudy sky. [hide]

Two pagoda-style towers with multiple tiers and spires are set among mountains and trees during cloudy weather.

A person with a green scarf wrapped around their head, wearing a colorful, patterned garment. They are surrounded by other people in similar colorful clothing. [hide]

A young person wearing a green headscarf surrounded by other individuals dressed in colorful, patterned clothing.

Silhouette of ancient temples at sunset in Bagan, Myanmar. [hide]

Silhouettes of ancient temples at sunset with an orange sky in Bagan, Myanmar.

Person wearing an orange traditional outfit, carrying a basket on their head, walking along a stone path next to a wall with greenery. [hide]

A woman wearing an orange sari and headscarf, carrying a large basket on her head, walking along a stone wall with trees and vegetation in the background.

Silhouette of people in a boat on a river during sunset [hide]

People sitting by a body of water during sunset, with a man standing on a boat holding a long pole, and the sun setting over distant hills in the background.

woman in south east asian market selling yellow flowers

View of the Taj Mahal framed by an arched doorway with a bird flying in the sky and people taking photos in the foreground. [hide]

View of the Taj Mahal seen through a dark archway with a crowd of people in the foreground.

Woman feeding a goat near red staircase with restaurant sign. [hide]

A woman in traditional attire feeding a goat on a dirt slope next to a stone wall, with a colorful staircase and a painted restaurant sign in the background.

A joyful scene with three people, two children and an adult, seated outdoors, visibly laughing. The adult is reaching upwards towards a flying bird. The background features traditional woven baskets and rustic structures. The environment is filled wi

Three people, two children and an elderly man, sit on the ground in an outdoor market surrounded by woven baskets and containers. The elderly man throws a bird into the air, and the children laugh, enjoying the moment.

Men transporting large burlap sacks on bicycles and carts in a busy street, urban setting. [hide]

Vendor in a traditional hat serving Thai street food with various soups and fresh ingredients under bright lighting. [hide]

A boat vendor on a floating market preparing and selling bowls of soup. The boat is decorated with food, condiments, and a red container, with a small light hanging overhead.

Person wearing a bright red saree sitting on stone steps outside an intricately carved temple facade.

People shopping for colorful traditional Indian textiles and clothing inside a fabric store with shelves stacked with various fabrics, and a mannequin displaying a pink embroidered saree.

A woman wearing a hat and colorful striped pants standing on a dirt path next to tall green grass and plants in a rural setting.

“It’s all about the Places we’ve loved, the Stories that left a mark, and the Recipes that bring the taste of our travels home. Dive in and explore our world, one adventure, one story, and one bite at a time.”

Places

Want a glimpse of the world in bite-sized pieces? We’ll tempt you to pack your bags and hit the road.

Places

Ramen: Tokyo's Ultimate Comfort Food

Who doesn’t like ramen? Like American chicken noodle soup, pho in Vietnam, Mexican tortilla soup, or Tuscan bean soup, it’s comfort food.

Athens: The Good, The Bad, and the Delicious

The first time we were headed to Greece, we were going to island hop around the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea for a couple of weeks. We were flying into Athens, but our friends advised us to skip the city. We love cities, and Athens is the birthplace of civilization, so how could we ignore it?

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung may only be a dumpling joint at heart, but it is legendary. It’s everywhere in Asia, popping up in America, and immensely popular wherever you can find one.

A Fresh Baguette

Paris at sunrise. The simple pleasure of going out in the morning to buy a fresh baguette.

It’s a quiet time of day, there are a few people walking to the metro, early office workers, students getting in a few extra hours of studying because they stayed out late (who wouldn’t).

Scramble Crossing

You've seen it in millions of films (Lost in Translation, The Fast and Furious, etc.): that crazy intersection jammed with people in Tokyo.

Stories

Travel is full of surprises—whether it's getting lost, stumbling upon a hidden gem, or witnessing the unexpected. These moments always turn into the best stories.

Stories

Midnight Diner

There’s a series on Netflix called Midnight Diner (Shin'ya Shokudō in Japanese). Kind of like Seinfeld, it’s a show about nothing (because not much happens), except, down deep, it’s about human relationships.

The Beckoning Cat Temple

You’ve seen them everywhere, especially in Asian restaurants: small statues, which portray a cat sitting up and beckoning with its front paw. Sometimes the paw is actually waving (with the help of batteries).

Well, of course, there’s an interesting backstory.

A hook-up in Madrid

We recently checked into a VRBO for an eight-night stay in Barrio de las Letras in Madrid, a neighborhood that was home to some great 17th-century writers.

Luxembourg Garden

We are back in Paris and there’s so much to do with hardly any time to do it. However, one of my favorite things is to walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg, one of the city’s most beautiful parks.

In the Land of Pintxos

It’s been a while since we’ve been to Spain so here we go, top to bottom starting in Basque. The Basque country straddles the North of Spain and the South of France.

Recipes

One of the best things about travel is tasting the local food. We recreate the authentic flavors of our travels with these easy-to-make recipes from around the world.

Recipes

Chiang Mai Chicken Curry

Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, has a somewhat different cuisine from the rest of Thailand, partly because it’s close to Myanmar, China, and Laos…

Thai Cashew Chicken

I’m a big fan of fast food. No, not the crap you buy from a drive-through. Not even those salt bombs you pick up at the supermarket because you are pressed for time.

Tuna and Avocado Rice Bowl

Last time I was in Sydney, my friend Kaoru gave me a packet of flavoring she said would spice up simple sushi rice. I thought it would be a good base for a rice bowl with some tuna.

Pot Stickers, aka Pork Dumplings

I love dim sum.

The Chinese invented this snack about 2,500 years ago for travelers who wanted something to go with a nice cup of tea when they stopped to rest along the way.

Clay Pot Chicken With Rice

This is a simple one-pot dish with Vietnamese flavors. A clay pot is a great tool for making this but you can also use a Dutch oven or heavy sauce pan.

“It’s all about the Places we’ve loved, the Stories that left a mark, and the Recipes that bring the taste of our travels home. Dive in and explore our world, one adventure, one story, and one bite at a time.”

Places

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