It’s been my dream for a long time to write about Croatia for the New York Times, and this Thanksgiving, I have a lot to be thankful for. Did you know the cravat (necktie) originated in Croatia? Read the article to find out more about Croatia and discover some special items you can only find there (international shipping is available at most shops so you can order gifts in time for the holidays!)
Thanks to BBC Travel, I was able to travel (in my memories) back to a Croatian island of wellness, which has unique healing properties. I think we can all use a dose of sea and sunshine right now! Below is my article, which will take you through Lošinj’s wild landscape and trails replete with alfresco aromatherapy…
Writing from New York, I traveled (virtually) to one of my favorite places in the world–Dubrovnik, Croatia–where the concept of quarantine was “invented.”
You can read my BBC Travel story about the history of quarantine, below:
Dubrovnik: The medieval city designed around quarantine
Here’s my latest feature for BBC Travel about Croatia’s famous cheese from the island of Pag (link below):
Thrilled to share the news that “La Parada,” my recently published essay in Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. It traces my 14-year relationship with my former NYC landlady, who was like family, and the stopover I had in San Miguel de Allende, which finally allowed me to grieve.
Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel’s Lost issue features many moving narratives about loss, but also illuminates the journey to being found. Be sure to check out the Streetview section, which I edited.
People are always asking me this question: Where can I escape from the summer crowds in Croatia? Here are some off-the-beaten-path recommendations, from my latest piece for AFAR:
AFAR, May 29, 2018: “Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia”
I sinned and made ‘little God-cheaters’ at a monastery in south-west Germany — for BBC Travel:
BBC Travel, February 2018: The naughty meat dish served during Lent
I wrote about my travels in Dalmatia, the sublime state of fjaka, and my engagement to Jaidev Shergill in Dubrovnik for BBC Travel:
I discovered some incredible teas, including tumeric, dandelion root, mushroom and matcha. Find out more about their healing properties:
Organic Spa Magazine, January/February 2018: “TeaTherapy”/p. 19-21
My debut in The New York Times, a moment I have been working towards for years. It was such a pleasure to write about an incredible restaurant in my home state of Minnesota:
New York Times, December 2, 2017: “In A Minneapolis Suburb, French Tradition, Cuisine and Charm”