Where to even start with the past couple of months, yet I feel like my taste buds and senses have been around the globe!

Since returning from an energising trip to Australia at the end of March where I was given the opportunity to step away from NYC and reflect on the progress I had made in finding “balance” in my life; I made a conscious deal with myself that I would keep actively finding new ways to incorporate new cuisines and experiences into my weekly life in order to maintain this new found balance I have between focusing on my professional career goals and also on simply enjoying what life has to offer here in the day.

With that, comes this next string of photos which hopefully will help you feel a part of this journey I am continually going through, as well as inspire you to go out and take chances in life.

Highlights have included:

  • Trying fresh new cuisines such as Ethiopian and Danish;
  • Venturing across to Long Island, eat at local delis, and find beautiful beaches for this Aussie sun lover to enjoy;
  • Hosting a passover seder and attending Friday night dinners hosted by friends;
  • Getting active now that the sun is out with games such as tennis, table tennis at the beach (even if that comes after a few cocktails), swings at driving ranges, bike riding around Manhattan for hours, and of course evening walks through the side streets of the West Village and across near the water on the Hudson river.
  • Attending wine and cheese afternoons in the sunshine with friends, as well as wine by the glass at cool new establishments,
  • and last, but definitely not least, surprising my boyfriend with a birthday trip to the Dominican Republic..hello paradise!

Yes..there are moments where one sings to themselves, life can be a dream, sh boom sh boom (but really, lets be honest, it doesn’t feel like that all the time, at least not for me!)..Here is to optimistically hoping that the next couple of months see as much balance in all of our lives as the past couple have over here.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC - Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! Dessert was like a picture.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC – Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! Dessert was like a picture.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC - Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible!

Exploring new cuisines in NYC – Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible!

Exploring new cuisines in NYC - Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! - Here we had a cauliflower steak with cauliflower cream, toasted almonds and greens. Wow.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC – Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! – Here we had a cauliflower steak with cauliflower cream, toasted almonds and greens. Wow.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC - Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! Small serve of meat with beautiful vegetable based decorations.

Exploring new cuisines in NYC – Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible! Small serve of meat with beautiful vegetable based decorations.

Danish Manhattan cocktail

Danish Manhattan cocktail

Danish inspired cocktail (or so I'm told)

Danish inspired cocktail (or so I’m told)

Exploring new cuisines in NYC - Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible!

Exploring new cuisines in NYC – Amazing healthy Danish dinner at Copenhagen restaurant in Tribeca. Menu was incredible!

Ethiopian food in NYC - One of my absolute new favourites. Vegetarian mixed combo is filled with veggies and lentils, people probably don't need the extra slices of injera that come with the dish to control their calorie intake, but overall it is the most filing and delicious food ever. If you haven't tried it..please do..you may turn into me and have something you enjoy as much as the standard Thai as a dining out or take away option!

Ethiopian food in NYC – One of my absolute new favourites. Vegetarian mixed combo is filled with veggies and lentils, people probably don’t need the extra slices of injera that come with the dish to control their calorie intake, but overall it is the most filling and delicious food ever. If you haven’t tried it..please do..you may turn into me and have something you enjoy as much as the standard Thai as a dining out or take away option!

Long Island trip - calming.

Long Island trip – calming.

living up to the NY reputation of huge servings, check these out from a deli in long island.

living up to the NY reputation of huge servings, check these out from a deli in long island.

living up to the NY reputation of huge servings, check these out from a deli in long island.

living up to the NY reputation of huge servings, check these out from a deli in long island.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner. Veggie heaven.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner. Veggie heaven.

Warm quinoa and veggie salad.

Warm quinoa and veggie salad.

Bolognese with veggies mixed through went down a treat with the guests.

Bolognese with veggies mixed through went down a treat with the guests.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner. - Egg and veggie muffins, work a treat.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner. – Egg and veggie muffins, work a treat.

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Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

 

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

Playing chef and host to friends for Passover dinner.

elli quark is a great high protein yoghurt alternative that is european style.

elli quark is a great high protein yoghurt alternative that is european style.

Nothing artificial through this dairy from Elli quark

Nothing artificial through this dairy from Elli quark

kutoa health bars

kutoa health bars

Kutoa health bar giving back to charity.

Kutoa health bar giving back to charity.

Great new products available in NYC

Great new products available in NYC

Quinn popcorn - cute packaging that doesn't leach in the microwave and real ingredients that you can read off the label!

Quinn popcorn – cute packaging that doesn’t leach in the microwave and real ingredients that you can read off the label!

Quinn popcorn - cute packaging that doesn't leach in the microwave and real ingredients that you can read off the label!

Quinn popcorn – cute packaging that doesn’t leach in the microwave and real ingredients that you can read off the label!

Even the big brands are starting to shift across to "cleaner" labels with less additives.

Even the big brands are starting to shift across to “cleaner” labels with less additives.

lean cuisine clean label meals

Even the big brands are starting to try and shift across to "cleaner" labels with less additives.

Even the big brands are starting to try and shift across to “cleaner” labels with less additives.

GNC new "clean label" protein and energy supplement range. Big move.

GNC new “clean label” protein and energy supplement range. Big move.

GNC new "clean label" protein and energy supplement range. Big move.

GNC new “clean label” protein and energy supplement range. Big move.

New healthy products

New healthy products

Snqaue healthy products

Snqaue healthy products

Snaque healthy products

Snaque healthy products

Snaque healthy products

Snaque healthy products

Bike riding around Manhattan in the sunshine, such a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Bike riding around Manhattan in the sunshine, such a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Seder in Long Island

Seder in Long Island

My first experience cheering on the Mets at Citi field..awesome venue.

My first experience cheering on the Mets at Citi field..awesome venue.

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dog park in washington square park..when I miss Riley, I just act like the stalker who watches over everyone else's little ones!

The dog park in washington square park..when I miss Riley, I just act like the stalker who watches over everyone else’s little ones!

Washington square park a minute from home, gorgeous when its not super packed!

Washington square park a minute from home, gorgeous when its not super packed (this is classified as NOT super packed!).

My new perching spot on the hudson river to work from. Beautiful.

My new perching spot on the hudson river to work from. Beautiful.

Hudson river is gorgeous to walk around in the evening.

Hudson river is gorgeous to walk around in the evening.

hudson river at night which is nice to walk around

Hudson river at night which is nice to walk around.

Friend plays host each weekend for wine, cheese, fruit, and plenty of discussion. Always a nice way to end the week.

Friend plays host each weekend for wine, cheese, fruit, and plenty of discussion. Always a nice way to end the week.

Afternoon tea is served by my friend for a weekly gathering of new and old friends..not a bad way to spend a lazy sunday afternoon.

Afternoon tea is served by my friend for a weekly gathering of new and old friends..not a bad way to spend a lazy sunday afternoon.

Fresh salad bars are everywhere in NYC. Don't let anyone ever say there aren't healthy options in this place!

Fresh salad bars are everywhere in NYC. Don’t let anyone ever say there aren’t healthy options in this place!

Interesting marketing of the new rum drink! Sadly every drink was mixed into very high sugar cocktails.

Interesting marketing of the new rum drink! Sadly every drink was mixed into very high sugar cocktails.

NYU hosting an event in the street near my home..I still have no idea why they were celebrating strawberries that day!

NYU hosting an event in the street near my home..I still have no idea why they were celebrating strawberries that day!

Strawberry short cake was HUGE!

Strawberry short cake was HUGE!

This was the piece of cake they were giving everyone…HUGE!!

This was the piece of cake they were giving everyone…HUGE!!

Madison square park eats is packed every day!

Madison square park eats is packed every day!

madison square park eats healthy option was packed!!

madison square park eats healthy option was packed!!

and lastly..a little getaway to the Dominican Republic..
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Making this one this happy…now that brings true happiness.

Making this one this happy…simple pleasures.

Dominican republic beach in Samana, so nice.

Dominican republic beach in Samana, so nice.

Dominican Republic..what a trip!

Dominican Republic..what a trip!

Dominican Republic..what a trip!

Dominican Republic..what a trip!

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Dominican Republic..what a trip!

Bananas and plantains were everywhere.

Dolphin…random!

Dolphin…random!

Dominican sunset..yep, pretty good if I may say so myself!

Dominican sunset..yep, pretty good if I may say so myself!

Dominican sunset

Dominican sunset – gorgeous!

So there you have it, a very brief snap shot of the past couple of months.

In the background I am certainly still working away at trying to bring all my projects to life, and I look forward to sharing more with you as everything continues to move forward and come to fruition.

I usually say: Pace, Perspective, and Passion; However today, in a similar (yet slightly modified) vain, I think I will use the words: Patience, Persistence, and Positivity.

Lets just say, living by these words are certainly what is keeping me content with where things are at in life at the end of each and every single day.

I hope this post helps gives you the energy boost you may be looking for to get you to keep striving at your goals.

For now,

Travelling Dietitian x

 

About The Author

Kara Landau aka "Travelling Dietitian" is an Australian Accredited Practicing Dietitian based in New York City. She is a world explorer, healthy foodie, social butterfly, and barre class lover. When she isn't trying new cuisines, researching new product innovations in the health food space, or speaking to the media on behalf of her food industry clients, she can be found quietly conjuring up her next idea in how to make this world a healthier and better place.

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