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The Musings of a Wandering Foodie
Hey! I’m Hudson Pitts, a adventurer, writer, communications professional, and wandering foodie looking for the world’s best burgers, pastas, and cocktails. Follow along with my adventures and thoughts here on my blog. Welcome!
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Reflections from Reykjavik
3:04am. The orange and pink hues of the sunrise were just beginning to peek up over the mountains, the first droplets of a glorious sky being painted over Reykjavik’s Old Harbor. I couldn’t ever recall witnessing a sunrise this early in the morning. But, Iceland is an uncommon place. The light was different. The land…
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Finding My Rhythm in Rio
Part I: In Search of the Redeemer The train moved slowly up the steep mountain, barely making a sound as the electricity powered it forward. On the left, one could see the trees and underbrush, and to the right, panoramic views of the lake and city horizon stretched out far below. It had only been…
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The Aman New York Jazz Club: The Perfect Cure for the January Blues
The frigid January air clung to me like an unwanted odor as I walked down the midtown street, stepping carefully to avoid the slick spots on the pavement. It had been a rough day. Things hadn’t gone well at work, a hair had been found in my sandwich at lunch, personal worries weighed on my…
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Getting Out of a Travel Funk: Lessons from Argentina
The Airbus 320 began its steep descent into Buenos Aires, the turbulence bouncing the aircraft and tightening the air, my ears popping as the aircraft cut through the clouds heading into lower altitudes. Usually, my trips start off with more euphoria, an anticipation, an excitement and surreal feeling of finally being in a new destination.…
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The Best Burger in NYC
I was a bit skeptical. “The best burger in New York,” they said. “Hudson, you have to try it.” “Hud, you’re a burger guy, have you been to Raoul’s?” So, I put it on my list – The Famous Burger List – and for over a year, it lived on the list, waiting for a…
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Reflections from Land’s End, San Francisco
The soft crunch of the dirt path beneath my shoes echoed along the otherwise peaceful and quiet path. It had not been an easy hike through the Northern California woods following the coastline from the Golden Gate Bridge across sandy beaches, rugged undergrowth with downed trees blocking the path, and briefly walking though the upscale…
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Learning Who the Real Winners and Losers Are During a Day in Rome
The ancient arena cast a long shadow on the muddled masses of tourists pushing through the long, confusing lines to enter through the security entrances. Once cleared, they begin the arduous climb up the steep steps to take in the views of the arena floor. This modern flurry of activity is not unlike the original…
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48 Hours in Florence: A True Respite with a Side of Romance
The Tuscan beat down on the hordes of people streaming along the old brick pathways. Here and there travelers from around the world – UK, Spain, US – mingle and walk about glazing up at the ancient cathedral, licking gelato cones and ducking in to browse various Italian clothing shops. Unlike its more popular Roman…
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Why I have Dad to Thank for My Enjoyment of the Book of Mormon Musical
The attic space was cramped and dirty. Dust and cobwebs clung to the corners as we stepped carefully across the wooden beams trying not to fall through the plaster ceiling just below. It was one of the last construction jobs that my father, a skilled roofer and carpenter, and I worked together. We were endeavoring…
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How to Spend a Quick Weekend in Boston
The sun shines down on the crowds of people, winding along the narrow cobblestone streets flanked by decades – even centuries – old buildings. Some are headed to the Boston Market’s open air market, others for gelato and pasta on the North End, some follow the numerous local tour guides dressed in Revolutionary War Era…
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