Despite the name’s culinary connotations, Hamburger SV is one of Germany’s most storied football (or soccer) clubs. Just steps from its home stadium, the Volksparkstadion, it has a dedicated fan burial ground. The site grew out of repeated requests from supporters who wanted their ashes scattered on the pitch, oftenContinue Reading

Close your eyes and picture Scotland. If you’re not thinking of the photo at the top of this article, you’ve likely conjured up one of two images: the gothic, stony architecture of Edinburgh, or the vast, sweeping vistas of the highlands. To experience Scotland in its truest form—through its people—neitherContinue Reading

A new year is upon us. After my very busy December, I didn’t leave the city of Prague once in the month of January. And it was excellent. Also this month, Adventurous Kate turned sixteen years old. WOW. Let’s take a look at the best of January 2026! Table ofContinue Reading

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite waysContinue Reading