By Dirk Ebener – November 23, 2025 London Travel on a Tap: Traveling with the Oyster Card London on a Tap: Traveling with the Oyster Card...

By Dirk Ebener - November 2, 2025 Exploring London on a £60 Daily Food Budget: A December 2025 Culinary Adventure Begins “Every £60 a day...

By Dirk Ebener - October 28, 2025 Looking forward to the London vacation For over 40 years, travel has been my classroom, my adventure, and my sanctuary. I’ve crossed more than 60 countries—sometimes for business, sometimes purely for pleasure—but more often than not, blending the two. In the early days, I carried notebooks, paper maps, and rolls of film as I hopped between trade shows in Europe, street food stalls in Asia, and corporate boardrooms in the U.S. I learned quick

Cities have always been magnets for travelers. They are where history is etched into stone cathedrals, where skyscrapers scrape the sky, and where street food mingles with haute cuisine. For centuries, travelers have visited cities seeking inspiration, adventure, and flavors that carry the weight of generations. However, over the past two decades, the way we travel through these urban spaces has undergone a profound shift.

By Dirk Ebener - October 14, 2025 The waterfront in Shanghai is called The Bund (Waitan) , the famous promenade along the west bank of the Huangpu River Traveling across China for work has given me the opportunity to explore its diverse regional cuisines, each offering unique flavors and cultural insights. By balancing business responsibilities with intentional culinary exploration, I’ve discovered that food is one of the most powerful ways to connect with people and places

By Dirk Ebener - October 11, 2025 Visiting a small spice shop at the market in Arambol, Goa, India "Think of us as hosting a dinner, and...

Visiting Berlin for a long weekend was like stepping into a living, breathing history book that never ceased to surprise me. From the moment I arrived, I felt the city’s energy pulling me in—bold, a little gritty, and endlessly alive.

By Dirk Ebener Every once in a while, a book comes along that reminds you why travel stories matter. Bobby Bolton’s Truck It!: The Drive...

By Dirk Ebener - September 2, 2025 Open Air Spice Market in Tunisia “Every meal shared is more than food—it’s a passport to stories,...

Travel has always been more than a hobby for me. It has become my way of life, inviting me to explore new cultures, connect with strangers who become friends, and collect stories that enrich the soul. Over the years, I have discovered that while spontaneity adds thrill to any adventure, being prepared keeps the journey smooth and stress-free. Through countless trips, some meticulously planned and others impulsive, I have developed travel safety tips that have become second na

By Dirk Ebener Source: Wix Balancing Business and Personal Exploration Is Possible  – With intentional planning and structured routines,...

It was during a winding afternoon stroll through The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, known locally as Kapalıçarşı, that I first truly understood the sensory intensity of Turkish culture. This "Covered Market," one of the oldest and largest in the world, overwhelmed me—in the best possible way. Spices stacked like pyramids in vibrant reds, golds, and greens filled the air with the earthy scents of cumin, sumac, and saffron.