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More Like a Stranger Each Time I Come Home

I have spent a lot of time away from "home" and a lot of time outside the United States. I have literally never been homesick. I have missed my friends and family, of course. I have even longed for certain foods or places, but never have I thought to myself, "I wish I was home instead of here right now". Continue reading

2010: My Greatest Challenge

This recap doesn't even begin to show how hard this year was for me. I guess that's all part of the 2010 challenge, furthering my ability to not just survive but have a story worth telling and let's face it, no one likes a sob story. Thanks to everyone who help me get through it, you know who you are. I love you. Continue reading

Cocina Sunae: Delicious Closed Door Restaurant in Buenos Aires

Just a note – Cocina Sunae is not paying me for this review. I attended a dinner as a regular guest and this is my honest opinion.

I recently dined at Cocina Sunae, a closed door Southeast Asian restaurant in Buenos Aires. It was a lovely experience from start to finish.

The location is very charming as it is just… Continue reading

From Thriller to Chills and Fevers

The day was supposed to be awesome.

This was the plan: Sleep in, work out for a couple hours, do some yoga, enjoy the nice weather, get some work done on Travelated and then, to top it off, go to an amazing Thriller event outside the planetarium. A huge group of people were to be taught the Thriller dance and… Continue reading

Lost in Translation: Toasting Machines

by Rease Kirchner

Toast and toasters have come up a surprising number of times in conversation here. I think this makes for a good cultural/language discussion.

This photo shows the typical Argentine toasting grill contraption. As far as I know, American-style toasters do not exist here.(Update: They do exist but they are super expensive!)

My friend Jenny and I… Continue reading

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