Watching the recent events in Afghanistan unfold in the headlines, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to humanize far-away tragic events — and the unique ability of artists to do so. Picasso’s monumental painting “Guernica” — more than 25 feet wide — is a powerful example of this. It’s not only a piece of art but…
Documentary photographer Cengiz Yar discusses his nine-year project documenting Mosul and the so-called war on terror’s long-term effect on the northern Iraqi city This summer marked a decade since the fall of Mosul, when ISIS insurgents captured the city from…
Posted by Joanna Kawecki on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment With plenty of innovative design stays emerging globally, it’s no surprise that in the heart of Poland’s capital, a young design studio ”“ Autor Rooms Warsaw ”“ has…
This Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky recipe is the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet. It’s all about the freshly ground peppercorns, which level up the flavors with peppery heat along with a subtle fruity note. Brown sugar, garlic, and…
Time. There just never seems to be enough of it. It always seems to move too fast (and, every year, it seems to just move faster). Time is something people always tell me they don’t have enough of and is…
I believe a regular dose of travel dreaming can be good for the soul. Stow away with me to Siena, Italy, in this excerpt from my book For the Love of Europe, a collection of 100 of my favorite places,…
How does one become a successful chef and restaurateur? If there is a standard path, Andy Ricker sure as hell didn’t take it. An iconic advocate of Northern Thai cuisine in the United States best known for his Pok Pok…
Posted by Hannah Canham on Monday, January 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment [Heritage & Rare Madrid has been reported closed] With it’s intriguing jet black facade that boasts in gold lettering ”˜true unique vintage’ Heritage & Rare Madrid lives…
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather is almost shockingly easy to make—right in your oven or dehydrator! All you need are three ingredients—strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar—to make stretchy, pliable, fun-to-eat fruit roll-ups that taste bright, fruity, and delicious. Strawberries are one…
Before I first went traveling in 2006, I had these expectations in my head based on nothing but my imagination and popular culture. My trip was going to be a nonstop adventure filled with colorful and exciting people. Crazy things…