Earlier this year, I pitched this story to a publication about chance encounters with people on our travels. While it wasn't published, I wanted to share it here because I think it's important to remind ourselves of the good in the world. This is the first in a series about the kindness of strangers … [Read more...] about The Kindness of Strangers: An Overnight Bus in Turkey
Planning a Trip to the Black Hills
Known as "America's best idea," there's no better way to see what the country is all about than at its national parks. I spent last summer visiting Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain national parks and knew I wanted to see more this year. I headed for the Black Hills, an area of … [Read more...] about Planning a Trip to the Black Hills
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for Gringas
Put me near a beach, no matter where, and I'm happy. So the idea of spending over a week in the beach town of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua was just what I needed. Months prior, I'd booked a spot on a creative retreat that let me focus on writing my book. I'll talk about that later, but I was glad to … [Read more...] about San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for Gringas
Behind the Curtain: August 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: August 2017
My Favorite Israeli Meals
Before I went to Israel, everyone I talked to about it mentioned some type of food I should have there. I'd had Mediterranean fare before, specifically in Turkey, and eaten at an Israeli restaurant here in Atlanta (and another in Guatemala, oddly enough). But I couldn't wait to try the real … [Read more...] about My Favorite Israeli Meals