International Travel – Finding Balance on the Edge: Figure Skating & Travel Journeys by Carolyn Tir

Wandering in Bordeaux (Part 1)

While guided tours and planned activities offer great opportunities to learn about new places and cultures, one of the most authentic and meaningful ways to experience a city when traveling is to simply wander. Wandering allows the traveler to become part of the pulse of a city. It is an opportunity to witness life as it isContinue reading “Wandering in Bordeaux (Part 1)”

Buenos Aires: Taconeando Tango in San Telmo

A trip to Buenos Aires is not complete without attending a tango show. The city offers a plethora of options to experience this Argentine tradition, ranging from the small, unassuming, and local to the large, pretentious, and touristy. When we were in “BA,” as locals lovingly refer to their city, we were fortunate to attendContinue reading “Buenos Aires: Taconeando Tango in San Telmo”

Dalmatian Dining Traditions: The After-Dinner Stroll

The stroll, or “šetnja” in Croatian, is a beloved pastime in Croatia’s coastal Dalmatia region. In this post, I explain why the šetnja is so popular in Dalmatia. Then, I explore the tradition specific to the after-dinner hours, set against the backdrop of my family’s travels on the Dalmatian island of Vis. Image featured above:Continue reading “Dalmatian Dining Traditions: The After-Dinner Stroll”

Island of Vis, Croatia Dining: Luka Nižetić’s Restaurants

While konobas* offer a great opportunity to experience Dalmatian culture through cuisine, sometimes one needs a break from them. In fact, konobas are so ubiquitous throughout Croatia’s Dalmatia region that when I travel there I often find myself wondering, is there anything else??? In the town of Komiža on the island of Vis, there is! Continue reading “Island of Vis, Croatia Dining: Luka Nižetić’s Restaurants”

Island of Vis, Croatia Dining: Konoba Barba and Konoba Dol

My next several travel blog posts are about dining experiences and traditions in Croatia’s Dalmatia region. The posts are written through the lens of my family’s travels on the Dalmatian island of Vis, primarily in the town of Komiža but elsewhere on the island as well. Image featured above: The beckoning waterfront terrace at KonobaContinue reading “Island of Vis, Croatia Dining: Konoba Barba and Konoba Dol”

Croatia Summer 2021: Makarska

Our first post-COVID international trip was to Croatia in July and August of 2021 to visit my husband Jaroslav’s family. We spent the first nine days on the sunny and picturesque Dalmatian Coast in Jaroslav’s hometown of Makarska, visiting Jaroslav’s sister Mariana and her family and reconnecting with old friends. After Makarska we enjoyed someContinue reading “Croatia Summer 2021: Makarska”