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On June 15, 2018 I presented at a GRADE Initiative Workshop on Eating, Drinking, and Clothing at the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. This post will provide a quick recap GRADE and the workshop ... Read More

I lived in Frankfurt, Germany for a little over three years. It's an odd little city. A lot of people work or move through it, but comparably fewer people actually live there, making the food scene not as vibrant as other cities I lived in. Over the years, more food ... Read More

This post details my 10 day Azores itinerary and is part of my Travel Itineraries series which details my trip summaries, reflections, and tips to help you plan your trip ... Read More

This post details my 13 day New Zealand itinerary and is part of my Travel Itineraries series which details my trip summaries, reflections, and tips to help you plan your trip ... Read More

Years ago when I researched potential honeymoon locations, the Azores popped up on my radar. An image of bright green pastures set against the backdrop of the strikingly blue Atlantic Ocean piqued my interest. Though we ended up going to New Zealand for our honeymoon (no complaints there!), I still hoped to travel ... Read More

In a previous post, I discussed the archaeology of the night and I'm excited to announce that the book - Archaeology of the Night: Life After Dark in the Ancient World - is out! My fellow contributors and I reexamined our research in the context of the night and contributing to this ... Read More

The tombs of al-Ayn are an iconic archaeological site in Oman. Though they are famous, they can be a bit tricky to find. This post will help you plan a visit to the tombs of al-Ayn ... Read More

My favorite Indian food is coconut chutney. Specifically, my Grandma's green coconut chutney ... Read More

If you have never heard of pillow basalts before, don't worry. For over 5 years I didn't realize that I worked a mere two hours away from a pretty famous geological site. If you want to know more about pillow basalts and how to see famous ones in Oman, keep ... Read More