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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.

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In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food

One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.

Comal restaurant in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico.
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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.

Mario Rosero, chef and owner of Prudencia in Bogotá, Colombia
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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

Bruno and Ignacia, chefs and owners at El Peral
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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.

Flat Hat Distillery in San Juan Island, Washington
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An Interview with Snorri Jónsson of 64° Reykjavík Distillery

A conversation with Snorri Jónsson about Iceland, drinking culture, and the environment.

Crowberry Liqueur from Reykjavik Distillery in Iceland
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On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List

A one-bag packing list designed for indefinite travel across multiple climates and locations.

On Packing Light: The Complete One-Bag Packing List

Recent Posts

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Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria

¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?

a knife and tongs at a food truck in Puerto Vallarta
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Welcome to my personal hell

And notes on margarita time.

Welcome to my personal hell
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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.

A picture of a woman on Lake Atitlán with a backpack (travel essentials for women)
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TMT - Thank You + Resources + Questions

Wrapping it all up.

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TMT Day 16 - The Final Pub Crawl

Having a few pints with a politician.