Travel

As the technological advancements such as generative imagery for instance continues todominate the current artistic landscape, some photographers and artists try to redefine theboundaries of the medium through new and alternative practices. For Oriana Confente, it isthrough a focus on ecology and sustainability that she finds her strength as an artist. With adeep understanding and…

Peru, the third-largest country in South America, was receiving over four million visitors each year before the pandemic. Whether it’s to visit Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, or the vibrant capital city of Lima and its blossoming food scene, Peru has a ton to see and do. And it…

Very key here is the size of your loaf pan because this will fill out every speck of it before it is done. Mine holds 6 liquid cups (or 1420 ml); it’s 8×4 inches on the bottom and 9×5 inches on the top. If yours is even slightly smaller or you’re nervous, go ahead and…

Pushing the boundaries of identity ©Monika Chabicovsky Whenever I look at this work by photographer Monika Chabicovsky, the line from the song New York Cares by Interpol plays in my brain: “I had seven faces. Thought I knew which one to wear.” The song is melancholy and deals with the struggles of living authentically in…

Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, owing to the fact that it’s home to the bucket-list favorite and Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. Around 500,000 people visit the ancient Incan citadel each year — a number that would be much higher if it wasn’t for the mandates put in…

Heat oven: To 375°F. Prepare leeks: Trim off the root ends of the leeks and split each leek lengthwise. Slice white and light green parts 1/4-inch-thick. Place sliced leeks in a bowl of cold water and swish the leeks around, separating layers, and letting any sand/dirt fall to the bottom. Scoop the leeks out (leaving…

Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divulges the details of her trek while sharing some tips and suggestions…

Crust 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar or 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine, diced Filling 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225 grams) granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4…

Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since I’m more than just a writer and travel fanatic, I wanted to share a bit about who I am and what I do when I’m…

Cranberry Salsa, You Are My New Favorite Holiday App. My friend Amanda has a gorgeous recipe for a cranberry-salsa-topped dip with cream cheese. I’ve had my eye on it for years, and this was the year I finally tried it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! It is finely textured, juicy, zippy, fresh and sweet with a little…