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Tales from the Cusp - A delicious and creative life.
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A Week in Japan: Notes from the First World

When he passed away about a year ago, my Dad left behind a lifetime of stories that I will remember with tenderness. One of them was about the time he visited Japan in the 90s. He spoke about sumo wrestlers and geishas, and of course, about the incredible food. In particular, some nameless fish that he ate on the train early one day. He would have known too, having grown up close to the Sea in a town known for its fish. He raved about this fish so much he had no words to describe it. That picture is somehow so clear in my mind it was as if I was there. But 20 years would pass before I would visit Japan for the first time.

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Agenda: Munich

FOR OUR SECOND POST in our travel series Agenda, I asked Igor Josifovic of Happy Interior Blog and Urban Jungle Bloggers for a quick Munich itinerary. Igor is an interior blogger, a seasoned traveller and a plant lover after my own heart, and he calls Munich home. There’s so much more to this city besides Oktoberfest, and Igor shares some great ideas to enjoy the Bavarian capital. Cheers! – Ina

5 Must-Dos in Munich…

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7 Timeless Travel Essentials

AS A TRAVELLER I pack light. Friends are always surprised when they see my luggage. “That’s all you’re bringing?!” As if it were the most absurd thing they’ve ever seen.Truth is, I’m not very comfortable with baggage. I don’t like lugging things around, especially if they’re heavy. So each time I travel for business or go on vacation, I make sure to pack only the essentials—the exact amount of underwear, tops, or dresses. That way, I can make room for travel finds along the way.

I’m the girl who finds it easy to unpack her suitcase upon arrival. And I’m also the girl who has no trouble choosing what to wear, because I’ve already sorted it out beforehand. Here are the 7 essential items on my packing list…

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Agenda: Barcelona

HI GUYS! This is the first post in our new travel series Agenda where we beg some wonderful people for great suggestions and insider tips on what to do in some of our favorite cities. For Barcelona, we asked travel writer of note, Ben Holbrook, to do the honors for the city he’s called home since 2009. – Ina

5 Must-Dos in Barcelona… 

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Florence & Rome Photo Post

Th folks from our hotels from ten months ago have been emailing me incessantly about new room deals. Yes, I miss them too. And I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since our whirlwind Euro trip. Some of it is a blur, but many things remain particularly clear. Actually, unforgettable.

After Paris and Geneva we took those crazy-fast Trenitalia trains to Italy. The moment we arrived in Florence I knew I had made the mistake of not booking more days. This small, magical city, bursting with art, where every local we met loved to say, “No problem!” And then glorious Rome with its contagious energy. I still smell the cigar smoke wafting in the cold air, I remember the sounds from the abbey outside our hotel, and the feeling of being staggered by the Vatican.

Some photos…

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