It would be fair to say that food is my main focus when I travel. Even before my flights and hotels are booked, I usually have a list of foods I want to try and restaurant reservations I need to make. But because I usually I don’t have nearly enough time nor money to try everything
5 Travel Tips for Jet Lag
Jet lag has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I’ve taken trips where it’s been a huge struggle and my body was out of sorts for a week. Other times, it hasn’t affected me at all and I’ve quickly adjusted to the new schedule. The hardest I’ve ever been hit by jet
The Hungry Traveler Interview Series: Missy Hanley
I met Missy Hanley when we were both pledging Theta Phi Alpha Sorority at the University of Cincinnati. I immediately knew she was someone I wanted to be friends with. During our time at UC, Missy continuously blew me away with her ability to know everyone on campus, rarely miss a social event, and still earn high marks in the notoriously
5 Travel Tips for Staying Safe
Standing on the crowded platform waiting for the train in Toulouse, I felt a tug at my coat. I had just put my phone in my jacket pocket and I instinctively reached to make sure it was still there. My pocket was empty and, panicked, I turned around and saw the man behind me clutching my bright pink phone
5 Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
My biggest worry about spending a summer studying abroad in Asia was getting sick. I feared food poisoning in Korea, allergies in China, and motion sickness on all of the boats, planes, and buses. Annie (my best friend and loyal travel companion) and I decided to prepare for the worst and we spent an afternoon at
Five Travel Tips for Going Abroad
My first trip abroad was to Canada when I was 6 years old. It was during the peak of Beanie Baby mania and I was a completely obsessed collector. There was a certain Beanie Baby that was only available in Canada and I talked my parents into taking me across the border to look for it. Living in
The Hungry Traveler Interview Series: Jess Chen
Jess and I met in college when we were members of the same sorority, Theta Phi Alpha, at the University of Cincinnati. We quickly realized our shared love of food and travel and became fast friends. Jess was always ready to join me in trying a new restaurant or spending the day cooking or baking together
Lebkuchen – German Gingerbread Cookies
A few years ago, my boyfriend Graham and I spent the week of Valentine’s Day in Munich, Germany. As soon as we landed, the city started experiencing heavy snowfall, wicked winds, and bitterly cold temperatures that ended up lasting the duration of our trip. Within a few hours, we relented and made our way to a
Hannah Casey’s Emirati Hummus
Hannah Casey grew up in Ohio but moved to Dubai, UAE after graduating from the Ohio State University. Hannah and I went to Perrysburg High School together and I’ve kept up with her expat adventures and exciting travels through the great photos she posts on social media. I recently reached out to Hannah and asked
The Hungry Traveler Interview Series: Hannah Casey, American Expat in Dubai
Hannah and I went to Perrysburg High School together. She’s one of those people that always seems to be doing something interesting, whether it’s traveling or getting really good at yoga. Hannah has spent the last year and a half as an American expat in Dubai. I asked her if I could interview her