Qingdao Yacht Club

Qingdao hosted the sailing event at the 2008 Olympics, but sailing is not just for foreign competitors. Contrary to impoverished stereotypes, the Chinese own plenty...

Taste of Iceland at Cuoco IRL

Taste of Iceland has become an annual tradition for me, but until 2017, I never actually attended the tasting part. This annual international chef collaboration...

Destination Flåm Bakery

There is no shortage of awesome bakeries in Seattle. I have favorites scattered around town. “Well, since I’m in West Seattle, I have to stop...

Music I Like – Summer Jams

Music writers love to proclaim “This year’s summer jam.” My summer jams tend to repeat from year to year (cough*Allman Brothers* cough). Just like some...

Avian Social Hour

A while back I posted about how the real life things you see when you travel don’t always live up to expectations. I’m okay with...