We’re deep into February, and the weather outside is just starting to turn towards spring. It’s that time of year when I start itching to go somewhere—anywhere!—to break out of that waiting-for-winter-to-end feeling.  But with stir-fries to write about and vegan cooking to demystify in my free time, it can be tough to make time […]

Moab mountain biking, on the White Rim Trail through Canyonlands National Park, is the ultimate adventure trip for bikers. Whether you’re a road biker, mountain biker, or you just like riding a bike, it’s a great way to enjoy the rugged outdoors and the beautiful scenery of Moab, Utah. While I don’t have an official […]

This summer, we found ourselves in Montauk as a whole family for the first time in almost 20 years (tried and failed to write that sentence without feeling old).  The last time we visited as a family, Sarah and I were much younger. My memories of that trip are of camping on a deserted beach […]

There’s a lot to do in Miami besides hitting clubs and sceney parties. Some are obvious, and others are a little off the beaten path. With just three days to take in the city, I recently set about investigating all the options to figure out what would be the most memorable, fun, and relaxing trip […]

In June, my boyfriend and I spent 3 days in Yosemite National Park, and now we have a brand new Woks of Life camping/travel post for you all! Yosemite National Park, in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most well-known national parks in the United States, with over 4 million visitors each year. […]

Most Oahu travelers know about Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and Hanauma Bay. But what are some of the best things to do in Oahu off the beaten path? Traveling to Oahu Hawaii is one of the world’s most beautiful places. It has also become one of the few destinations I will travel to again […]

Interrupting our regular noodle and dumpling recipe onslaught with another Woks of Life camping /road trip! In this edition: two of America’s most iconic national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Kaitlin and I took this trip last September with our cousins, Kim and Chris. We’re trying something a little different with this post. We wanted […]

If you’re contemplating a one-day layover in Istanbul, or thinking about how to see (at least some of) Istanbul in one day, three things: 1. Yes, it’s possible. In fact, it’s awesome. 2. Don’t even think about wearing flip-flops, flats, or anything less than an orthopedic shoe (I’m only partially kidding. My aching feet beseech […]