Category Archives: Eat

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What Does Sustainable Luxury Travel Look Like?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Kaitlin Solimine

I’m thrilled to announce my husband Joseph and I will be serving as this year’s coveted Cayuga Collection interns in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Forbes called the position “The Best Job Ever” —as interns, we will experience the best the collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Central America, Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, North America, Sleep, Smile | Tagged best internship ever, Cayuga Collection internship, climate, composting systems, Costa Rica travel, eco lodges, environment, Lapa Rios, sustainable hospitality, sustainable luxury travel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel | Leave a comment

Lisboa: When in Portugal… Get Lost.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

“The train slows down, we’re at Cais de Sodre. I’ve arrived at Lisbon, but not at a conclusion.” — Fernando Pessoa Sometimes it is difficult to summarize a place when you are still there. Sometimes it is impossible to summarize … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Europe, Indulge, Sleep, Smile, Travel Stories | Tagged A Outre Face, A Outre Face da Lua, A Vida Portuguesa, Alfama, bacalhau, Baixo Chiado, Belem, Cafe Fabulas Lisbon, Casa da Morna restaurant, Chapariz do vinho, Disquiet Literary Conference Portugal, Farol Design Hotel Cascais, Fernando Pessoa, galao, ginjinha, Hotel Solar do Castelo, Igreja de Sao Miguel, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Lisbon Cathedral, LOST.in Esplanade Bar, Luvaria Ulisses, pasteis de nata, Paula Rego Collection, Santa Luzia Church, Veronique Lisboa, vintage shopping Lisbon | Leave a comment

Guest Hunting on Three Twenty Eight

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

I was so excited for the opportunity to ‘guest hunt’ for Three Twenty Eight, a blog devoted to inspiring individuality and creating a curated assortment of great finds from around the world. My ‘guest hunting’ finds are now live over … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, Sleep, Smile | Tagged chic finds online, Guest hunting, Nikoi Island, Three Twenty Eight, Tokyo bike | Leave a comment

The Wild West: Grander than Grand

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

Sundance Kid: “You remember the time you and me and Etta went to Denver one summer for a vacation?” Butch Cassidy: “I’m glad you brought that up, Kid. That’s an important topic, considering our situation.” Sundance Kid: “The night we … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Indulge, North America, Sleep, Smile | Tagged Akashic records, Amara Resort, Arizona travel, Briar Patch Inn, Bright Angel trail, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, California condors, Center for the New Age, El Tovar Lodge, Enchantment Resort, Grand Canyon travel, Homestead act, Indian Gardens Oak Creek Market, Mystical Bazaar Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona travel, Sinagua, spiritual vortexes, Sweet Box Treats, tarot card readings, Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village | Leave a comment

Yesterday’s Trash is… Tomorrow’s Toothbrush?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

There is a thing, formless yet complete. Before heaven and earth it existed. Without sound, without substance, it stands alone and unchanging. It is all-pervading and unfailing. We do not know its name, but we call it Tao. .. Being … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, North America, Smile | Tagged evolution of a water bottle, how to recycle products, Preserve products, Terra Cycle, Thich Nhat Hanh, Waste Brigade, where does trash go? | 4 Comments

To Love or not to Love: Sweet Suggestions for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

In light of Malaysia’s ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations, this may be a good opportunity to question the best way to celebrate the love-happy holiday. Sure, like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other days meant to remind us to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, Smile | Tagged Audubon, chic picnic, chic Valentine's ideas, cool Valentine's ideas, girls' night out, picnic, Shark Savers, Valentine's Day, Valentine's donations | 2 Comments

Singapore Round-Up #1

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

While visiting my brother in Singapore last year and again this week, I stumbled upon the following finds that I thought were worth sharing: In need of a good coffee, I was thrilled to discover The Plain, a self-proclaimed ‘Melbourne-style’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Eat, Indulge, Smile | Tagged architecture Singapore, arts Singapore, cafe shop Singapore, Haji Lane, Singapore, vintage Singapore | 1 Comment

Seeking Asian (and South Asian) Comfort Food

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

I could eat Indian/Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese/Japanese/Korean food all day long, every day. Unfortunately, Los Angeles’s Westside neighborhoods suffer a dearth of said restaurants. Not that said restaurants don’t exist, they just aren’t as good as what you can find in the further … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Eat, Smile | Tagged Chinese food Brentwood, Cholada, Indian food Los Angeles, thai food Los Angeles | Leave a comment

10 Chic Travel-Savvy Gifts for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Kaitlin Solimine

1.) Recycled leather handbags fit to weather the winter travel season: I’m mildly obsessed with everything Clare Vivier makes—how couldn’t you be? She uses recycled leather product. She employs locally and ethically in Los Angeles. And of course, she’s gorgeous. … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, Smile | Tagged alain de botton, art of travel, best buy, California Avocados Direct, Canvas Pop, clare vivier, matt and nat, moleskine notebook, Mud Australia, recyled leather handbags, Teich, Terra Pass | 6 Comments

Weekend Round-Up #2: Hello, Autumn

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Kaitlin Solimine

After a few days of temperatures over 100 F, Los Angeles has finally chilled out. The brisk nights find me missing my childhood home in New England, so here are a few links apropos of the season: For those of … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Indulge, North America, Route 1A, Sleep, Smile | Tagged Butternut squash and apple soup, fun things to do in autumn, inns on the Maine coast, leafers, Mad Men, Maine hotels | Leave a comment