Siiiiigh…the last week of summer is here. Rather than lamenting over my favorite season coming to an end, I decided to celebrate by sharing a delicious cocktail to help close…
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South America
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I‘m fortunate to have experienced many of the world’s wonders – the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall, Christ the Redeemer, the Sydney Opera House – all of which were awe…
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The plan was to stay in Copacabana near the Olympic festivities and the sun drenched beaches for the duration of our trip to Brazil. But a hotel mix-up threw a wrench into…
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If it weren’t for a hotel mix-up that left me stranded in the middle of Rio, I would have never visited Santa Teresa. After learning that our original hotel had no…
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I’m fresh off my whirlwind birthday trip to Rio de Janeiro Brazil and though a bit jet lagged, I’m still buzzing from the beauty and excitement that filled this past week.…
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The past few days in Brazil have been a whirlwind. Walking the lively shores of Copacabana, cheering on Olympic athletes along with thousands of spectators from across the globe, exploring…
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I am so excited to be introducing Wend Inspired Recipes to the site! For this new series, I’ll periodically be sharing recipes inspired by my travels. While I’m abroad, sampling new…
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Most of the time, traveling leaves me feeling invigorated, renewed and inspired. I thrive on immersing myself in new cultures, sampling the local cuisine and getting to see historic landmarks with…
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I always say I’ll know exactly what I should have packed once I return from a trip. Unfortunately, this proved to be true on my recent visit to Peru. Despite checking…
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Lima is a bustling city rich in history and culture with plenty to see and do. My Russian and I recently spent a week in Peru with another couple and had three…