Living in Honolulu, Hawaii, Dr. Jonathan Vrban makes his home in an ideal location for downtime. The doctor apportions his days to his making a difference in the lives of others, but he devotes the rest of his time to his favorite hobbies. Among Dr. Jonathan Vrban's extensive leisure pursuits are cooking, creative writing, reading, and travel.

When it comes to cooking, Dr. Vrban is passionate about making his own baked goods. He makes his own bread, but he also dabbles in sweet treats like cookies and pies that he serves with homemade ice cream. He shares many of his baked treats with the local fire station. He is a proponent of the principles of the Mediterranean diet and makes his own pasta and sauces. For the sauces, he uses vegetables and herbs grown in his garden.

Dr. Jonathan Vrban favors books on travel, but he also enjoys taking himself to new countries to learn more and blogging about his trips. Among the countries he has visited are Portugal, Turkey, and Italy, where he took a number of cooking courses.