Travel to 23 countries on 6 continents has me on the lookout for a great pair of red shoes and (very dry) champagnes. My passions also include food, trekking, humanitarian work, learning new languages and playing guitar. No matter the language barrier, perceived danger, altitude, fashion faux pas, or ingested gluten, I write to inspire while making my home in the world. travel, art, food & wine, personal essay, interviews