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Why I Keep Coming Back to Explore Chiang Mai’s Old Town
Chiang Mai really is my favorite city in the whole wide world and this is my third time coming back to explore Chiang Mai’s Old Town. It is hard for me to describe exactly why I love this city so much but, if I could sum it up in three words, it would be: Chill…

Reconnecting With Friends in NYC Over Dinner and Drinks
We should never underestimate the power of a fun night reconnecting with friends and what that can do to lift a person’s spirit. I had a night just like this in NYC not too long ago that was just what I needed exactly when I needed it! I woke up on this Thursday morning with…

Bordeaux Blew Me Away: A 24-Hour Journey of Discovery
After my stay in Bayonne, I had one more day before flying back to JFK from Paris. I had to switch over trains in Bordeaux anyway so I decided to spend a night there and check out the city a bit. Bordeaux blew me away with it’s old world charm and great culture. Join me…

Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe: A One-Pot Dinner You Will Love
Discover this easy and delicious Peanut Butter Chicken recipe! A one-pot dinner that’s packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Try it today!

One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings: Seriously Satisfying Comfort Food
It’s winter time right now and what’s better than being cozy inside by the fire with a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings?? I’ll wait….. Yeah nothing really beats it. I found this great recipe from a youtube channel called Sip and Feast. I really like this youtube channel since the recipes are great and…

Bayonne, France: Where Basque Culture, History, and Food Collide
Bayonne, France is a really awesome ancient city full of beautiful architecture and basque culture. There is an additional reason why traveling here was so important to me. I am from Bayonne NJ in the United States and always wanted to visit our sister city in France. I am so glad I made the trip…