Taking our chances

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Sunset in Halong Bay, Vietnam | Photo by Lauren Girardin (Don’t get confused later when I talk about going to China in February. Remember, we’re behind in our storytelling!) There are more horror stories about Halong Bay tours than positive…

How do you say “deja vu” in Spanish?

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España street art | Photo by Lauren Girardin After living in San Francisco for ten years, whenever Todd and I spend a weekend afternoon walking around the Mission District – our beloved home ‘hood – we always run into someone…

On a path towards zen or madness

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Jamón blackboard | Photo by Lauren Girardin I’ll learn soon enough that one should not seek out jamón, rather jamón happens to you (and happens often). No matter. On my first night in Spain, I’m in search of flavor and…