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Meatballs, magic carpets and a very swollen face – Part 2
Istanbul is known for its incredible food and before I left, everyone I talked to told me to “eat everything!” Our first dinner set the bar high. Tired after working all day (and walking all day in my case) we decided to stay on our side of the Bosphorus and by luck of the draw, … Continue reading
Bastia’s beautiful signs
The Englishman and I are planning a trip to Corsica this summer, and I have been getting excited thinking about another visit to what has become one of my absolute favorite places in the world. On our first trip to the gorgeous French island a couple of years ago, we spent a few of days … Continue reading
3 months of travel in 3 minutes
Last year I was lucky enough to spend three whole months traveling. I nearly made it all the way around the world from Europe, to the Middle East, through the US and around South East Asia. I saw some wonderful places, met fascinating people, and got to celebrate a few milestones with good friends. I … Continue reading
Okay, so unbutton your jeans now – and other things Israeli airport security say.
I have been traveling in and out of the Middle East quite a bit over the last couple of years, and I have become accustomed to the rigmarole. But on my latest trip, which took me to Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon, the level of ridiculousness reached record-breaking levels. For starters, getting to Lebanon from … Continue reading
Back in the holy land
I have a week off from school so I decided to hop on a plane to Tel Aviv to visit the Englishman. We are trying to keep the space between visits to under two months. Ridiculous by most standards of coupledom, but it’s an improvement for us. I arrived at the airport, and after surprisingly … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: Sama Sama – Ubud, Bali
Today’s tip: Sama Sama Ubud, Bali. The fabric in Bali is amazing. Everywhere you look shops are full of intricate batiks and bright woven ikats and each one is more beautiful than the next. As soon as I got there, I decided I wanted to have some clothes made out of the gorgeous Indonesian fabrics. … Continue reading
Turning 30, riding the bus, and going back to school
After a summer of non-stop travel and excitement I am settling back into the apartment in Nice and trying to stay put for a few months. It is quite a change to be back and to be adjusting to the pace of life in the South of France. I spent so much time in the … Continue reading
A rolling stone
It has been just over one year since I decided I’d had enough of Washington, DC and set off on this adventure. Since then I have been to seven countries and countless cities. I have traveled by plane, train, subway, boat, motor scooter, bike, car, bus, and on foot. I’ve lounged poolside, hiked up volcanoes, … Continue reading
From the water slides to the rice paddies
When my friend Cathryn told me she was getting married I was thrilled for her. When she told me the wedding was going to be in the middle of July, in Arizona, at a resort with two water slides – I was a little unsure. But the Wigwam Wedding – as it would come to … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: Bar Pilar, Washington, DC
Today’s Tip: Bar Pilar During my tenure in Washington, DC I can’t tell you how many times the words “where should we go for dinner” came out of my mouth. In 2006 when I first arrived there, the pickings were pretty slim, but this bright star of a neighborhood bar came to the rescue over … Continue reading
Ma’am, I am now going to touch your buttocks with the back of my hand.
Prolonged travel brings with it a myriad of new experiences, and some of the oddest ones seem to take place in the many security checkpoints of the world’s airports. In the intense heat of summer, I find wearing my hair piled up in a bun on the top of my head to be the most … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: The San Francisco Ferry
Today’s Tip: Ride the San Francisco Ferry I used to think of San Francisco as a place you needed a car to get to. Not anymore. Golden Gate Transit is good, and the ferry system is a thing of beauty. The boats take passengers to and from San Francisco from Larkspur and Sausalito – both … Continue reading
Zipping up the suitcase again
No matter how long a visit, I have with the Englishman, I never seem to realize it will come to and end, until its time to say goodbye. This time we had a full month in each other’s company. Something of a record for the past few years. We certainly crammed a lot into the … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: Hotel Campo Di Fiori – Rome
Today’s Tip: Hotel Camp Di Fiori Campo Di Fiori, which translates from Italian to field of flowers, was said to have been a meadow in the middle ages. Now, the square, lined with restaurants, bars, bakeries and pasta shops, holds a bustling market during the day and becomes a nightlife hot spot as the sun … Continue reading
What to read: Grounded
Today’s Tip: Grounded I read this book a few years ago and found it utterly inspiring. Seth Stevenson and his wife embarked on an epic journey – with a twist. Not only did they decide to cash in their 9-5 lives in exchange for an adventure that would take them around the world, but they … Continue reading
The view from the window seat
I always like to get a window seat if I can. Not only so I can lean my head against the vibrating wall on long haul flights, but also for the view. A few years ago, I was flying somewhere from San Francisco, I forget where, and I happened to look out the window just … Continue reading
The best kanafeh in the world?
Nablus in the West Bank in Palestine is known for a sweet called Kanafeh. I’d never tried it, and wanted to see more of the region, so the Englishman and I hopped in the car and made the 45 minute journey north to sample what is thought of as the best Kanafeh there is. In … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: The Jane Hotel – New York
Today’s Tip: The Jane Hotel Where to stay in New York? The age old question. Hotels in Manhattan are outrageously expensive. Even crappy ones. Its easy to pay $500 and up for a cramped, noisy, run-of-the-mill room. Enter The Jane. Situated down quiet Jane street in the West Village, adjacent to the Meatpacking district, the … Continue reading
Top Travel Tip: U Castellu – Algajola, Corsica
Today’s tip: U Castellu Guest-rooms Algajola, Corsica is a tiny coastal town with a permanent population of around 300 people. It embodies perfectly the combination of wild, rugged, natural, beauty and European culture that defines the French island of Corsica. Being such a tiny place, you won’t find many big hotels here, but there are … Continue reading
