See you on the other side!

Cheers,

Travelling is an experience that always has an impact on the traveller, and as far as I can tell, it's usually for the better. I look back now and I can't imagine what kind of person I would be if I had not moved about as a child, and then gone out to see the world. Would I be as independent? Self-motivated? Culturally conscious? Adventurous?

Last weekend Wayne and I went to Khan El Khalili, the famous bazaar in central Cairo. If you haven't heard of it, imagine a large flee market made up of little shops that line the narrow, maze-like alleys between old buildings from another era. It's really something.We went with friends of ours and their 9 year old daughter, Jess. Because we went fairly early in the day, many shops were still closed and the bazaar was fairly quiet. Sometimes we would walk a small alley and there would be nothing open. As you walk down these alleys, it feels almost eerie.

My trip to Russia finally inspired me to learn how to make my favourite Russian dish: Pelmeni. What makes this kind of dumpling different from well-known Asian dumplings, is the dough. It is a simple dough mixture that gives it a different texture, almost pasta-like.They are staple of Russian cuisine, and making them is not hard, only very time consuming! So this is a great recipe to make with a partner or two.

March to early May is one of the best seasons to visit Europe. The summer swell of tourists hasn't arrived yet, the weather is not unbearably hot, and you can max out on accessories! I'm talking scarves, sunglasses and hats galore!

What makes picking and packing outfits for Europe so nice is that no matter how many countries you are visiting, in general the whole continent has similar weather and temperature averages. Here are some ideas and key things to keep in mind as you pack up for a trip in the Springtime.