“Your Bürgenstock Resort journey begins amid contemporary design, innovative restaurants and two spa worlds with breathtaking views, “ says the resort’s website, but my journey began with a cake delivery to a Qatari guest living at the resort. Listen to this article Listen to “Bürgenstock Resort – Your Winter Getaway” on Spreaker. https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js If you …
Have you ever felt like learning a language is “too much work” and too hard? It’s probably because you’re doing it the wrong way. So many people ask me how I manage to learn a new language so easily and the short answer is that, I make it fun. I just uploaded an 11 minute …
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During the pandemic, my Egyptian friend Ash said, “Hey come over! They don’t care about masks or restrictions here. There’s no ‘pandemic’” So we hopped on a plane and had some of the best soul food I’ve ever had. We stayed at the Four Seasons – my favorite luxury hotel chain – and for one …
Three years living part time in Mendoza and it’s time for something chill to add to my menu routine. Fine dining is great and with over 1’000 vineyards in the region there is no shortage of good eats in Mendoza, but where do you go when you just want to take delicious comfort food? First …
For the average Jack and Joe, travel has been off-limits since March of 2020; however, I’m a bit more adventurous than the average bear, so pandemic travel has become my new obsession. In 2020 alone, I traveled to 9 countries, experienced some oldies but goodies in a whole new way, and spent nearly every month …
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Since 2018, Argentina has been one of my favorite “Chasing the sun” destinations and at the top of the “Reasons, Why” list is the food. Mendoza is my province of choice. Every meal is “farm-to-table” quality and with Mendoza being the largest wine region in all of South America, chefs are ready to please your …
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The pinnacle of luxury, Malta style. The Phoenicia hotel changed my whole life on Malta. Okay yes, that’s dramatic. But let’s rewind for the details. Listen to this article Listen to “Phonecia Hotel Audio Article” on Spreaker. https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js Right around November, a little winter escape was in order, as the bone-chilling Swiss cold-rolled in. As …
by Dancoise Koechler Listen to “Covid Travel 2021: What to Expect.” on Spreaker. https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js Travel in the time of COVID19 is uncertain, not to mention scary I know. I was very nervous when I broke free out of quarantine last June, but 10 countries later, I’m ready to share a few experiences and tips for …
by Dancoise Arabic??? Why?! Listen to “Arabic?! BUT WHY?!” on Spreaker. https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js This is the reaction I get these days any time I tell someone that I’m learning my 4.5th language. It’s actually a great question when you think of the limited opportunities for women in the world of Arabic-speaking countries. So why? Where was …
by Dancoise “Thank you so much for speeding up this call. I’m in Switzerland right now, so it’s early, “ I apologized to the T-mobile agent for rushing her along with our call. “Oh wow, that must be beautiful, “ she gasped. “Yeah, but these days I’m really enjoying Argentina,” I replied. “You really get …