I’m not one to stick to a strict itinerary or a straight path; you sometimes find your most memorable experiences when you’re willing to wander off script a little bit.

I want to leave room for myself to explore interesting things that might pop up along the way, but that might not fit within the parameters of just reading a book and cooking food.

So, that’s what my side-trips give me the freedom to do. Holidays, parties, historical dinners, regional topics…maybe even exploring my home town in a different way.