Ghent, Belgium: The Word on the Street is Art
Ghent, my friends, is all about ART. Creating it, appreciating it, making room for it, sneaking away to do it. It's on everyone's minds and
My Language? It’s Dancing.
One of America’s best contributions to the world (in my humble opinion) is swing. Big bands, pinstripe suits, and a dance style that i
Love is Our Lingua Franca
On my second night in Ghent, I was invited to a dinner party comprised of six women: three Belgians, two Taiwanese ladies, and myself, an Am
5 Ways to Not Look Like a Moron in Edinburgh
If you, like me, want to walk the local walk and talk the local talk in Edinburgh, you can learn from my mishaps
The Simplest Life
This city’s made for walking. Today I had a talk with one of my favorite people about simplicity. I told her what a huge relief it has
Exquisitely Exhausted in Edinburgh
There’s just something about travel. It’s like medicine, like a band-aid for my soul. I know this about myself, but sometimes I