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Food connects us all. It's a way to connect to each other—to our culture, our past, and the world around us. When I travel, exploring the food culture is one of my favorite things to experience. And in turn, I love to bring back those flavors as a souvenir and infuse them into dishes at home.

From local foods to try in each country to recipes from around the world—sample all the flavor and try a new dish! You might find something you love. :)

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Mulled Wine Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

The holiday season calls for this delicious, wine-based drink brimming with spices and citrus flavors. Here’s the recipe for how to make glühwein, or German mulled wine at home!

Georgian Chicken Garlic Sauce

Recipes Around the World: Georgian Chicken in Garlic Sauce

Bring a bit of the Caucasus to your kitchen with this international recipe. Here’s how to make shkmeruli—Georgian Chicken in Garlic Sauce!

Belarusian Draniki Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Belarusian Draniki

For breakfast, there is no better dish than draniki or Belarusian potato pancakes. Here’s the recipe to make Belarusian Draniki at home!

Thai Spicy Larb

Recipes Around the World: Thai Spicy Larb

Thai Larb is perfect to kick off any dinner party or date night. It is spicy, sour, salty, and full of umami flavors. Here’s the recipe for how to make Thai Spicy Larb at home!

tres leches cake

Recipes Around the World: Tres Leches Cake

Looking for a tasty treat? Here’s the authentic recipe for how to make Tres Leches Cake at home!

ensaimada recipe

Recipes Around the World: Filipino Ensaïmada

Ensaïmadas are staples at the local bakeries and chain bakeshops of the Philippines. Here’s the recipe to make these fluffy pastries at home!

Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Peach Cobbler

How does peach cobbler fresh out of the oven topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sound? Here’s the recipe for how to make old fashioned Peach Cobbler at home!

Recipe Around the World Tortilla Espanola Spanish Omelette

Recipes Around the World: Tortilla Española

Typically served as a tapa, Tortilla Española is Spain’s answer to the omelette! Complete with potatoes and onions, here’s how to make this delicious Spanish recipe at home.

kahk el eid cookies

Recipes Around the World: Egyptian Kahk Cookies

A sweet treat usually made for the Eid holiday in Egypt, here’s the recipe for how to make Egyptian Kahk cookies at home!

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It’s World Wildlife Day 🌏🐘🐧🐢
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Conservation of vulnerable wildlife, Earth’s amazing places, and our planet is so important, especially in the current climate.

I’ve been very fortunate to have spent so much time in continental Africa and have had more incredible wildlife encounters than I can count.

Behind the scenes of “safari,” there is always a fee that goes directly to conservation.

With tourism being one of the hardest hit industries during this pandemic, protection and funding of programs that support our wildlife have, in turn, decreased dramatically.

As we start to plan for the future of travel, let’s do our part by traveling as sustainably as possible and supporting local conservation efforts whenever we can.

And, if you have the means, donate your time or money to @wwf or an environmental cause that you’re passionate about. Even the smallest changes in your daily life (that reduce your negative impact on the environment) make a huge difference ❤️
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#worldwildlifeday #wwd2021 #forestpeopleplanet

Panama holds a special place in my heart 🇵🇦❤️
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I first traveled to Panama back in 2013 where I spent a month in the islands of Bocas Del Toro. I discovered my passion for scuba diving there—so I consider it one of my biggest life-changing trips. I returned to Panama years later and got to experience so much more of this diverse and breathtaking country.

There are so many experiences you can have in Panama—whether you love to surf, get up close with nature, learn about Panamanian history and culture, or explore the foodie scene of Casco Antiguo.

In partnership with @VisitPanama, I've created an itinerary (with a focus on nature and cultural heritage!) with the top things to see and do on a trip to Panama—check out my LINK IN BIO!
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# Ad #VisitPanama

“Did I even go outside today?” 🤔
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Anyone else having to ask themselves the same question?

I find myself sinking more and more into a routine that rarely includes time out of the house. Even with our beautiful winter weather here in San Diego, I realize I hardly spend even a few minutes outside.

So, lately, I’ve been making a more conscious effort to take bike rides, go on walks to the dog park, or to simply sit on the porch with my morning coffee. Our @blixbike electric bikes have made little local adventures so much more fun (this is their Packa cargo bike)!

I know it isn’t sunny everywhere right now, but consider this a reminder to move those legs and get some fresh air whenever you can!
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#sandiego #electricbike

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors 🐶
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# Ad It's no question that bagged vacuums reign supreme when it comes to lock-ing in dirt, dust, and allergens. With so much hardwood flooring in our home, and an extra floofy pooch, dust and allergens are always a concern.

Our @oreckliving Elevate Command Vacuum holds 4x more than a typical bagless, seals and captures 99% of allergens, dust & debris, and is half the weight of most vacuums in its class!

It's easy to get out of the closet for a quick clean-up anytime. And, it's powerful enough to work on our hardwood floors, tile, and carpet so pet hair doesn't stand a chance!
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Check out my stories for more on the Oreck Elevate Command!

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂) ••

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂)
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I shared my recent health scare a couple posts back and I’m finally feeling like myself again (or whatever this new version of me is... amiriiiiight?)

As soon as I felt up for it, I wanted to take a little getaway with @meyer.swanepoel. So, this past Valentine’s weekend, we finally took a trip to Palm Springs. We relaxed by the pool. Had our first cocktail in 163917379181618 months. And rode our bikes through town.

These strange times are a big reminder that you don’t need to go far to have a great adventure.
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#palmsprings #california

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