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  • Edible Obsessions

    Basilica, market & artisans shops in Santa Croce, Florence

    July 19, 2026 Read More
  • Europe Italy Travels

    Basilica, market & Medici in San Lorenzo, Florence

    July 6, 2026 Read More
  • Europe Italy Travels

    Renaissance art at the Uffizi & Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

    May 14, 2026 Read More
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    A visit to the heart of Florence around the Duomo

    May 8, 2026 Read More
  • Americas Mexico Travels

    Ruins, jungle, and waterfalls in Palenque, Mexico

    February 22, 2026 Read More
  • Africa Benin Travels

    Ganvié – The ‘Venice of Africa’

    After days of driving south through the entire country of Benin, I couldn’t have pictured a more stunning and magical place to end my journey than Benin’s famous stilt village – Ganvié.  Often referred…

    January 21, 2014
  • Africa Benin Travels

    Voodoo and Tribal Traditions in Benin

    Being one of Africa’s smallest countries hasn’t stop Benin from harboring quite a few unique gems, all somewhat of a closely kept secret which makes it a prized destination for adventure travelers like myself.…

    January 12, 2014
  • Africa Togo Travels

    Tamberma Valley & the north of Togo: alluring architecture and old traditions

    The north of Togo is often overlooked by tourists so those lucky enough to venture out there will find an unspoiled region ripe for discoveries…and no foreigners around. Sokodé, the second largest city in…

    January 4, 2014
  • Africa Togo Travels

    Rural African Village Life in Davedi, Togo

    Living like a local will always be the best way to discover a destination and I had one of the most engaging visit in the village of Davedi in Togo. I got to experience…

    December 28, 2013
  • Africa Togo Travels

    Voodoo and Markets in Togo’s capital

    The capital of Togo, Lomé, has a unique charm and casualness that sets it apart from other West African capitals. After months of the horrendous traffic in Accra and the generally poor road conditions…

    December 23, 2013
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Bonjour! I'm Sandra, a French Canadian expat in New York's Hudson Valley. International marketeer by day, in my off-time I can be found eating my way around the world or cooking up a storm in my kitchen, camera in hand. Enjoy the visual journey!

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Who would have thought that my favorite building i Who would have thought that my favorite building in Porto would turn out to be the Stock Exchange Palace? #beautifularchitecture #porto #paláciodabolsa #neoclassical
There is a day’s worth of calories in the culina There is a day’s worth of calories in the culinary icon of Porto | Introducing the francesinha: steak, ham and sausage hidden between two slices of bread, covered with lots of melted cheese and drowned in a hot tomato and beer gravy. Oh, and of course french fries on the side for dipping… #sinful #delicious #porto #heartattackonaplate #eatlocal
Found the perfect blend of art, architecture, and Found the perfect blend of art, architecture, and nature in Parque de Serralves. 

#porto #serralves #park #artdeco #parquedeserralves
Riverside views of Porto 🇵🇹 #porto #douror Riverside views of Porto 🇵🇹 

#porto #douroriver #cityscape #hillycity
#tasmanpeninsula #coastalhike #tasmanpeninsula #coastalhike
The plumpest oysters I’ve ever had 🦪#tasmania The plumpest oysters I’ve ever had 🦪#tasmaniandelicacy #brunyisland #oysters #travelfoodie
Bay of Fires | #tasmania #beachday #bayoffires Bay of Fires | #tasmania #beachday #bayoffires
Dove Lake circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park Dove Lake circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park - a beautiful walk through pristine wilderness with views of dramatic peaks (reminded me a bit of Scotland). 

#tasmania #dovelakecircuit #cradlemountain #hiketasmania #tassieadventures
Fresh tuna every day, every way 🐟 #easterisla Fresh tuna every day, every way 🐟 

#easterisland #tuna #ceviche #eatlocal #eattheworld
For such a small island, there’s a lot more to s For such a small island, there’s a lot more to see here besides 🗿- crater lakes, ceremonial villages, gorgeous beaches, and stunning sunrise/sunset. 

#easterisland #rapanui #chile #neverstopexploring
There are close to 1,000 moai statues on Easter Is There are close to 1,000 moai statues on Easter Island, carved hundreds of years ago. These massive human figures, icon of the island, represent deceased ancestors and generally face inwards toward villages to protect them. 

#rapanui #easterisland #moai
On an island far far away… #easterisland #rapanu On an island far far away… #easterisland #rapanui #chile #remoteplaces
The ancestral tasting menu at Peumayén in Santiag The ancestral tasting menu at Peumayén in Santiago celebrates Chile’s indigenous cuisine in 17 diverse, delectable preparations. By far my favorite dining experience in the capital.

#peumayen #indigenouscuisine #tastingmenu #eattheworld #santiago
Street art in Valpo ❤️ #valparaíso #streetart Street art in Valpo ❤️ #valparaíso #streetart #chile
Pastel de Choclo, Chile’s version of Shepherd’ Pastel de Choclo, Chile’s version of Shepherd’s pie (and one of my favorite Chilean dishes) is made for cold winter days. I’m thinking about the hearty casserole of beef, onions, chicken, hard boiled eggs, raisins, and black olives blanketed in a thick layer of corn puree, with a brûléed sugar crust on top…

#napworthy #pasteldechoclo #chileancuisine #eattheworld #foodblogger #comfortfood #saveurtravels
Bohemian, hilly, colorful Valparaíso makes every Bohemian, hilly, colorful Valparaíso makes every walk along its steep and narrow streets an exciting chase for a scenic lookout or a hidden art gem.

#valparaiso #chile #cityofpoets #beautifuldestinations #cityscape #colorfulhomes
Madagascar’s lemurs are reason alone to trek to Madagascar’s lemurs are reason alone to trek to the island. Over 100 species, all endemic and most of them threatened, can be found in different areas and new ones are continuously being identified. Here are a few I was lucky to get close to:

1. Ring-tailed lemur
2. Black-and-white ruffed lemur
3. Eastern lesser bamboo lemur
4. Gray mouse lemur
5. Aye-aye
6. Male black lemur
7. Red-bellied lemur
8. Golden-crowned sifaka
9. Verreaux’s sifaka
10. Red-fronted lemur
11. A hybrid! 
12. Female black lemur

#lemurs #madagascar #endangeredspecies #wildlife #primates #rarespecies
Zebu, Madagascar’s native cow with a hump, is a Zebu, Madagascar’s native cow with a hump, is a staple of the local cuisine and the most popular meat. I had it every possible way but it’s the slow-cooked stews with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that delighted me, especially the tongue! And of course, it’s ALWAYS served with rice, the primary food of the island.

#zebu #malagasycuisine #madagascar #romazava #maranamolotra #eattheworld
Tackling the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park in w Tackling the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar is an adventure you won’t forget. The surrealist landscape of jagged, serrated limestones pinnacles that rise hundreds of meters into the air is simply otherworldly. 

Meaning “Where one cannot walk barefoot”, the tsingy offers an incredible though challenging exploration of its stone forest for those without vertigo 🙈. The 5-6 hour hike involves climbing up and down between the pinnacles through a via ferrata and crawling and squeezing through caves and tight spaces… After the 10+ hours it takes to get here through bumpy dirt roads and river crossings, might as well go all the way? 

#tsingy #bemaraha #madagascar #adventuretravel #hiking #unescoworldheritage #nature #remote 🇲🇬
The catlike fossa is the largest carnivore on Mada The catlike fossa is the largest carnivore on Madagascar and the only land predator to the island’s lemurs. Rather elusive, I was lucky to spot it twice in the Kirindy Forest Reserve.

#fossa #madagascarwildlife #mongoose #kirindy #wildlife #madagascar #endemic
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