Rachel Cabakoff

Wonderfilled Magazine

Saigon

Volume 6

Moda Provocateur brings fashion, charity together

TucsonSentinel.com, March 1, 2012 Event Preview: After a year’s worth of planning, designing and styling, couture and charity will come together for the ninth annual Moda Provocateur fashion show. TucsonSentinel.com, March 5, 2012 Post Event: The ninth annual Moda Provocateur fashion show drew a full house at the TCC’s Grand Ballroom on Sunday night to raise money for the Southern Arizona AID’s…

Why Running in NYC is Better Than Walking

After our first experience running in Paris, we knew as we were planning our NYC trip that we wanted to incorporate a run or two throughout the veins of the Big Apple. And so we did. We took some inspiration from the book Runaway, by Adama and Jan Muench who explore the streets of New York City through the eyes and narratives of local runners. It’s not just about running here. It’s about putting…

Since moving to Nuremberg in August, I can’t get enough of the handful of opportunities to be outdoors. From weekends spent in the many parks running or relaxing in the sun to walking on the cobblestone streets around the old town, supping in the nearby lakes and rivers, and the countless opportunities to travel to neighbouring countries just with a quick hop in the car — it doesn’t get much…

From Luxury Views to Dining in the Dark: Unmissable Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

If there’s one thing Saigon does right, it’s the vast array of delicious eateries the city has to offer and we’re not just talking about Vietnamese fare. With hundreds of dining options on offer — from family style Vietnamese food, upscale high-rise restaurants, or Asian infused pizzerias — it’s impossible to leave hungry, let alone unsatisfied. Sorae Savoury Saigon sashimi Sorae, translated as…

Hello Nature, I’ve Been Missing You

I’ve written about my experience escaping the city and indulging in some fresh air before on my blog, but I felt compelled to write a little something about it again after my recent visit to Scotland. Since moving to Vietnam nearly two years ago, I’d like to think my body has fully adjusted to the 300% humidity index and constant sunshine (a little dramatic, yes). Yet still, five seconds after…

When we were planning our trip to Paris, we received an influx of recommendations from friends and family members. We had acquired a long list of must-sees complete with restaurants, bars, cafes, boutique shops, and of course, the top tourist attractions. When we finally arrived in the City of Lights we were overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and wonderful smells (and not-so-great smells, i.e. dog…

Cooking for My Family

Oi Magazine August 1, 2015 Pg. 60-61 Representing a marriage of old and new, Catina Café (151/6 Dong Khoi, D1) mirrors the past and present of former rue Catinat (now called Dong Khoi) – a street once under French rule and home to a handful of colonial buildings that are still in existence today. Walk through the famous Art Arcade, past paintings and souvenirs, up the small staircase and…

Finally Some Fresh Air

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” –Brene Brown Our yoga instructor read this quote to us at the start of our first yoga session for the weekend retreat and it seemed to fit just right to how I have been feeling about things lately. Sometimes we can be distracted by the sounds and by the people around us, whether it’s…