It was a long day. But I knew it would be that way. In a good way. The day started in Osaka, after taking the 90 minute train transfer to the city in the “mildly air-conditioned car,” which was the perfect temperature for the ride. In Osaka, I met Yuko, Anthony Bourdain‘s (former) personal food […]

Urban Food Market was a new addition to Beijing’s Terminal 2 international departures since I had last been here, almost 4 years ago.One would not believe the food tour Rachel and I went on during our 48 hours and Beijing. We literally crossed everything off our food bucket list. And I was proud that my […]

I try to get back for the Boston Marathon every year. I love the event and its fans. I share its spirit with my family, who also revels in the excitement the Marathon brings to town. This year was the first year I could remember that it was pouring out. Torrential rain and 40 degrees […]

An unfortunate – yet fortunate – turn of events had me at Brigham and Women’s Hospital visiting my mother who was there for a few days. A last minute trip, I felt lucky that I could make it here so quickly to see her. Everything was wonderful about being with her… except for the hospital […]