Elysia Cook McDermottSavoring the Flavors of Cusco + LimaTravel with my taste buds through Peru, from modest meals in the Lares Valley to sumptuous spreads in Miraflores.Mar 24, 2019Mar 24, 2019
Elysia Cook McDermottKilimanjaro’s Cast of CharactersSix days transformed eight strangers into one family.Oct 18, 2018Oct 18, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottAin’t No Mountain High Enough…Except for KilimanjaroBut if you can make it to the top, the view is worth the pain.Oct 15, 20182Oct 15, 20182
Elysia Cook McDermottMr. Doon’s Blesses Diners with Tastes of HeavenScripture says that the Lord blessed us with His one and only son. But the Good Book may be missing a page or two, because I’m pretty sure…Jul 30, 2018Jul 30, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottA Rare Moment Amongst Monks at Wat Po TempleDraped carefully in starched, white folds, the young men were origami figurines brought to life. Their shaved heads and the untainted state…Jul 30, 2018Jul 30, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottMuay Thai Packs a Punch of Entertainment in BangkokThe stadium swelled to capacity as the wall clock’s outstretched hands approached half past two, forcing those who were seated on the…Jul 30, 2018Jul 30, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottBreathing fire into the darkness: spotlight on Blue Dragon Children’s FoundationThe epithet “Land of the Blue Dragon” traces back to ancient Vietnamese folklore. According to oral mythology, the people of Vietnam are…Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottFaces of VietnamA compilation of the fascinating, peculiar, inspirational, and unforgettable characters I met while traipsing through Vietnam. Follow my…Jul 18, 20181Jul 18, 20181
Elysia Cook McDermottCountry recap: two weeks in VietnamThere’s plenty to explore in the Land of the Blue Dragon, and I allocated two weeks to find my way through its northern region with a…Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018
Elysia Cook McDermottChildren today, leaders tomorrow: spotlight on the Bali Children FoundationThe afternoon view was magnificent from where Margaret Barry stood, offering a prolonged glimpse of prolific greenery, scattered homes, and…Jul 14, 20181Jul 14, 20181
