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I'm Skylar, a writer and photographer from Seattle, WA.
I tell stories about interesting people from around the world - the chefs, the distillers, and all the makers who inhabit this world, making it such an extraordinary place to explore. Sign up for the newsletter and you'll get a weekly selection of essays, interviews, and photography.
In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
In Bogotá, Prudencia makes its own rules
On a peckish, food-driven walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá, I came across two tall, sturdy wooden doors. The type of doors that are asking for a knock. So I did. When the doors of Prudencia opened, the staff greeted us and asked if we had a reservation.
In Chile, progress might have to come from chefs
It was the most rain the city had seen in weeks, maybe months. It was unrelenting, but so was my hunger. Braving the downpour, we make our way up and down the network of hills on which the city of Valparaíso, Chile, is built. Just about every street is lined
Re-Defining Grain to Glass in the San Juan Islands
Recently I took a trip up to the San Juan Islands, northwest of Seattle in the Salish Sea. Despite growing up in the Pacific Northwest, a journey to the islands has eluded me over the years.
An Interview with Snorri Jónsson of 64° Reykjavík Distillery
A conversation with Snorri Jónsson about Iceland, drinking culture, and the environment.
On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List
A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.
Puerto Vallarta: The Road to El Tuito
A lazy attempt to find some raicilla
Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria
¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?
Welcome to my personal hell
And notes on margarita time.
A Minimal Packing List for Women
Whether you're planning a trip for 10 days or over a year, this packing list has you covered.
TMT - Thank You + Resources + Questions
Wrapping it all up.
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