Category Archives: Food and dining

The Real Montreal

Posted on May 19, 2012 by chronictraveler

If I have learned anything in 48 hours, it’s how genuinely and vivaciously Montreal lives at night. Last night, after a day of typical tourist fare (though typical neglects how magnificent the historic churches, mansions and museums are…), I set … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Exercise/sports, Food and dining, Quebec | Tagged Canada, Chinese, Irish pubs, Montreal, Quebec, soccer, travel | Leave a comment

A Scandinavian Christmas….with a side of mischievous elves

Posted on December 19, 2011 by chronictraveler

One of the joys of the Advent season for me has always been the excuse to let my proud Scandinavian heritage flag fly. There is very little that makes me feel as connected to my ancestors, farmers who immigrated from … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and dining, Holidays and Traditions, Wisconsin | Tagged Christmas, Scandinavia, Scandinavian baking, traditions, travel | Leave a comment

Akureyri, Iceland – My Alternate Universe Hometown

Posted on August 24, 2011 by chronictraveler

Flying in Iceland is a breeze and a pleasure. A taste of the glamorous days of air travel, when the stewardess wore smart suits and perfectly coiffed hats (the days before “flight attendants” was in common usage), complimentary beverages were … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and dining, Iceland, travel with fibromyalgia | Tagged Akureyri, fibromyalgia, food, geothermal pools, Iceland, swimming, travel | 2 Comments

Sæl og blessuð Islandi!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by chronictraveler

I am here in the land of fire and ice! Yes, this may be an overused cliché to describe Iceland, but it´s so accurate, I can’t help but think of it. And one’s introduction to Iceland certainly is a reminder of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and dining, Iceland | Tagged Blue Lagoon, dining, food, Iceland, Icelandic language, Reykjavik, travel | Leave a comment

A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by chronictraveler

Rolling into a new year spurs looking ahead to fresh adventures and travels, lingering in quirky cafes, and discovering unseen vistas. Now that 2011 is finally here, I am chomping at the bit to be lacing up my hiking boots … Continue reading →

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Dinner Table Travel

Posted on December 15, 2010 by chronictraveler

This past week I visited Scandinavia. I savored a moist St. Lucia Day bun with hints of delicate saffron and delighted at a mixture of lingonberries and spice-infused meatballs. Last week I sat in the streets of Budapest with a dinner drenched … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and dining, General Travel, Holidays and Traditions, Living with Fibromyalgia, Staying Healthy, Uncategorized | Tagged cooking, curry, dining, fibromyalgia, food, ginger, health, herbs, holidays, hypoglycemia, IBS, Nepal, Scandinavia, Scandinavian cooking, spices, St. Lucia's Day, travel | Leave a comment

Vancouver Photos

Posted on July 24, 2010 by chronictraveler

I have finally found the time between napping and work to begin posting photos from my trip through the Pacific Northwest a couple weeks ago. The first installment is for my weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia with my niece. Enjoy!

Posted in Canada, Food and dining | Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Canada Place, Chinatown, English Bay, Gastown, Pacific Northwest, Sanafir, stanley park, travel, Vancouver, world cup | Leave a comment

Smorgasbord of Portland

Posted on July 10, 2010 by chronictraveler

A week here in my hometown of Portland, Oregon. A week of exploration, weddings and reunions, and rediscovery of why I love Portland so much. A short summary of my favorite moments this week. Think of it as a smorgasbord … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise/sports, Food and dining, Portland OR, Transportation, travel with fibromyalgia, World Cup | Tagged bookstores, brewpubs, Deschutes Brewing Company, dining, fibromyalgia, fireworks, food, gardening, health, heat, hiking, independence day, languages, light rail, MAX, microbreweries, Mt. Hood, oregon, oregon zoo, outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Pearl District, Portland, portland timbers, Powell's Books, public transit, roses, soccer, travel, Trillium Lake, waterfront park, world cup | 2 Comments

Eating a trail through the Pacific Northwest

Posted on July 3, 2010 by chronictraveler

If I were asked to sum up my entire trip through the Pacific Northwest so far, it would come down to one category – food. Really good, scrumptious, make you sigh in supreme contentment good food. Our last day in … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Food and dining, Portland OR | Tagged British Columbia, bubble tea, Canada, dining, eating, food, Japadog, Japanese food, meals, oregon, Portland, Sanafir, Snohomish, tapas, travel, Vancouver, Vietnamese food, voodoo donuts, Washington | 2 Comments

Eating Healthy on the Road

Posted on March 17, 2010 by chronictraveler

I have been asked repeatedly since returning from Eastern Europe how I managed to eat healthy while traveling. Often with a tone of incredulity, as if healthy eating and travel are oxymorons. At first I was baffled by this response, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastern Europe, Food and dining, Living with Fibromyalgia, Staying Healthy, travel with fibromyalgia | Tagged Austria, cooking, Croatia, Eastern Europe, eating, fibromyalgia, food, health, healthy eating, meals, Poland, restaurants, travel | Leave a comment