In the dumpster fire that has been 2020, escape is important. I can't physically travel right now - my normal means of escape - and I certainly don't advocate chemical escape. So a travel date night is sort of all I have. While A and I are no longer doing these every week, as the…
Travel-less 2020 doesn't seem to be changing the theme any time soon, so date nights are still of the utmost importance in my life. This week, A and I journeyed virtually to Russia, the huge splotch of place in Europe and Asia, land of Putin. I've actually been to Russia, way back in 2007 when…
For a number of people I know, the Philippines is at or near the top of their travel bucket list. Why? Amazing beaches and waters. But what else does the country have to offer? The truth is, I really didn't know, so I figured that a Filipino-themed date night would help! I hope you enjoy…
I was supposed to visit Morocco in March, spending a few days in Marrakech before returning to Spain and then back to the US. Sadly, Covid decided to force the early end to that trip, and the cancellation of the Morocco portion entirely. A also has never been, so with this date night we both…
I know, it's been a few weeks since our last date night. California tricked us into thinking things were getting better and maybe, just maybe, we'd actually be able to travel. Well, joke's on us, and date nights are back, although they will likely not be every week at this point. Anyway, this week we…
What could possibly be more American for the July 4th weekend than celebrating somewhere else that help makes up the diverse fabric of our country? At least that was the thought in my head as I prepared a couple of traditional Fijian dishes - in not quite so traditional style - on July 4 with…
The exotic sub-continent, and a place, much like Brazil last week, that for some reason has never really been on my must-visit list. I've heard mixed things, that it's a love or hate sort of a place. But there's no question India is important historically, economically, demographically, and culinarily. Indian food, in particular, is a…
I've never been to Brazil, and to be honest, it has never been all that high on my bucket list. I don't know why. It checks all the boxes: good food, fascinating culture, natural beauty. And yet my desire to go has never been as strong as it has been to see other places, even…
I've never been to Africa at all, let alone South Africa. However, it's high on my list, both to see Capetown and to do a safari. One day, right? Anyway, this week we planned our date night around a specific activity we have been wanting to try: a virtual safari. We knew nothing of South…
Even though the world seems to be opening back up, COVID-19 cases are rising, so for us, quarantine is still a thing, and likely will be through summer at least. The good news is that there are still a TON of countries out there to explore in a virtual sense! This week took us to…