Mr. Wandering Albatross took me to New York City for a suprise trip to celebrate our anniversary. He planned it out very carefully as always and we went to see Avenue Q on Broadway which was excellent and ate at Strip House - New York which was phenomenal!!! The restaurant is located near Union Square which is just a short trip from Times Square. The outside is relatively unassuming but the food is so unbelievably good. The ambiance is interesting as it is decorated with old pin up girl … [Read more...]
Dining at Hotel Stary, Krakow
July 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
After a day of meetings in Krakow, my local colleagues treated me to dinner at Hotel Stary, right near the main market square. "Stary" means "old" in Polish, and the hotel is housed in a building likely erected in the 15th century. The hotel opened in 2006 and the interior blends modern style with the building's ancient architecture. We took the glass elevator up to the roof to begin our visit with wine on the highest terrace (I counted three terraces in total), with a lovely view of the square … [Read more...]
Foodie Fridays: Greek Lamb Pilaf
July 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
When I travel for business, the best parts of the trips are always the meals. I've become a more adventurous eater over the past few years, and have tried such interesting dishes as roasted springbok in South Africa, salted fish in Russia, and some fried animal part in Mexico that my friend refused to give me details on (smart - I probably wouldn't have eaten it, otherwise!). Going forward, Fridays will be dedicated to recipes from around the world that I (or Wandering Albatross and Voyageuse) … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Tips: The Container Store’s Sale!
July 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Tuesdays are for travel tips! Ever since The Container Store opened near my office, I've become quite a fan. They have some great products for traveling, and many are on sale now. If there isn't a store near you, they're offering free shipping on select travel items, but I think the offer ends very soon, so hurry up! Tip #1: Compress your clothes to create more space. Right before last week's business trip, I picked up their carry-on size Travel Space Bags to aid in my never-ending quest to … [Read more...]
