Melbourne, Australia is a sister city to my hometown of Boston. Known for coffee and culture, from fine dining to street art, this dynamic city brings fun and enjoyment to any visitor! My last visit to Melbourne, Australia was years ago and left only a taste of what this city […]
“Here ya go,” said Dez. In my hands I found a green binder filled with pictures and descriptions of poisonous spiders and snakes to watch out for on our weekend excursion into the Australian rainforest. Being the “safety first” type of girl, I started memorizing the names and pictures in […]
Travel is a passion and significant part of my life. It is when I feel most relaxed and at peace. The world has so many spectacular places and amazing sites. I don’t want to miss any of them! Of course having anaphylactic food allergies does make this love of mine […]
The first time I lived abroad I found it challenging, but I realize now that it was an important first step. I lived in Australia, where they speak English (well, Aussie English…ha). I could order food and understand ingredients, yet there were still many obstacles. Almost everything packaged was labeled […]
I was in the grocery store picking up an ingredient for dinner, when I started thinking about all the different grocery stores I had been to. I have traveled around the world in grocery stores. Throughout my travels, grocery stores have always been a place where I have scavenged shelves […]
Last night for Valentine’s Day, I went out to dinner at a wonderful upscale Italian restaurant right in the city. My boyfriend called ahead about the reservations, and asked if they would be able to accommodate my allergies. They said they would be able to. Fabulous! When we arrived at the restaurant […]
