a journey experiencing all the world has to offer

Category: Travel

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

I’m back with a winter foodie adventure, to Inver – Scotland’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant! Tucked away on the Cowal Peninsula, Inver is located in Strachur, Argyll & Bute on the west coast of Scotland – along the banks of Loch Fyne. Co-owners Rob…

Best seafood in Scotland: an enthusiast’s list

Best seafood in Scotland: an enthusiast’s list

I have been quietly singing Scotland’s food’s praises over the last few years, and that praise has extended to Scottish seafood – the absolute glory of fresh seafood. Why Scotland isn’t outwardly more famous for its freshly caught, landed, or dived seafood is beyond me.…

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Unalome, a one Michelin-starred dining experience in Glasgow.  Having only opened their doors in June 2021, Unalome by Graeme Cheevers earned their Michelin Star within one year of opening. For someone who enjoys fine dining in Glasgow, I…

All for the love of food in Shetland

All for the love of food in Shetland

Places like Shetland move your soul.  On a recent trip to Shetland, I found myself immersed in all things that make the place great โ€“ the people, the food, and the awe inspiring feeling remote islands evoke in me.  If you were ever in need…

AllBirds Promo Code for Readers

AllBirds Promo Code for Readers

As many of you know, I love AllBirds shoes. Whether I’m traveling or at home, I wear my AllBirds all the time. It’s like walking on a cloud made of natural and recycled materials! They are hands down the best shoes for travel! I’ve been…

Beautiful Giverny, Monet’s Garden & Home

Beautiful Giverny, Monet’s Garden & Home

I’ve always been inspired by art, and through my travels, I’ve always found it interesting to see the locations behind the inspiration. This has brought me to several historical Van Gogh locations, and also to Giverny – Claude Monet’s garden and home. Serene, and peaceful,…

SMWS The Gathering at WEST Brewery in Glasgow

SMWS The Gathering at WEST Brewery in Glasgow

The seasons are changing, but one thing you can count on, is a great whisky and warm friendships to keep you comfy and cozy on those brisk evenings. Once a year, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society hosts a big event dedicated to great whiskies and…

Best Places to visit for Van Gogh fans

Best Places to visit for Van Gogh fans

I love having a theme to my trips.  One of the themes that I often fall back on are places to visit for Van Gogh fans.  Vincent van Gogh is arguably my favorite artist, and over the years, I’ve visited various van Gogh sites.  These…

Scottish Islands Passport: a new app and holiday planner!

Scottish Islands Passport: a new app and holiday planner!

The Scottish Islands Passport combines two things that many travelers enjoy – (1) collecting stamps in a passport and (2) island hopping. Many people have a favorite stamp in their passport. With island hopping, this usually isn’t commemorated with regular passport stamping, since multiple locations…

Dessert and Whisky Pairing at SMWS: London Edition

Dessert and Whisky Pairing at SMWS: London Edition

My food and whisky pairing series comes to a spectacular close with none other than a dessert and whisky pairing! What a way to round off a dinner series, no? If this is the first post you’re reading in my whisky and food pairing series…