Learning another language sounds exotic, but it’s a long journey to reap all the benefits that come along with being fluent in another tongue. On the surface it’s glamorous, interesting, and cool, but these factors don’t happen overnight. To speak another language requires a lot of effort, and vulnerability to put yourself in uncomfortable situations […]

South Africa – the city of Cape Town, the gorgeous wine lands, beautiful nature to explore, and the quintessential safari experience are just a few of the wonders the country proudly has to offer. From the “musts” of hiking Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, attending a Zulu wedding ceremony, marveling at the notorious Cape Point, […]

Tourism is one of the most fast-paced, socio-economic growth sectors of our time. Here’s a topline overview of why being a mindful traveler and human being is important, how to travel mindfully, and why practicing sustainability is the coolest thing you can do right now. The amount of international travelers is expected to reach to 1.8 […]

I recently ran into Dustin at Edible’s Brooklyn Uncorked wine tasting event that my friend Meg had organized. I had seen the SOMM documentaries many times, but I also recognized him from a mutual friend’s photos taken during a wine-tasting trip to Corsica. As he poured me a glass of a deliciously layered Santa Barbara […]

I was fortunate enough to live in a place for three years where it’s totally acceptable and encouraged to love food and leisure. I often still question why I moved back to America. One of my absolute favorite social activities while living in Italy was meeting friends for aperitivo, which is a cultural tradition that […]