I've never claimed to be a country girl, but for some reason, the small towns of the West appeal to me. I start to think about what life would be like in them. Last summer, I fell in love with Jackson Hole, the wealthiest place in Wyoming. And this summer, I visited the second wealthiest: … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Guide to Sheridan, Wyoming
In Search of Sea Life in Monterey, California
My memories of Monterey, California dated back over a decade when my family took a road trip from San Francisco. This time around, I was traveling with my mom and her friend down the Pacific Coast Highway. Monterey was a good point to stop for a few days, using it as a base for day trips. The … [Read more...] about In Search of Sea Life in Monterey, California
Catching the Sunrise on Masada
My alarm went off as I'd just fallen asleep and I stirred to get dressed in the dark in my Jerusalem dorm room. I grabbed my bag and made my way to the walls of the Old City, where the bus picked me up. The tour bus was already full and all I could focus on was how little sleep I'd had. I tried to … [Read more...] about Catching the Sunrise on Masada
Behind the Curtain: July 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: July 2017
A Day Trip to Haifa
I'd barely gotten my bearings in Tel Aviv when a plan was hatched among my new group of hostel roommates. Two of us wanted to go check out Haifa, a city to the north, and decided to go the next day. But being the Queen of Dawdletown, I had a bit more work to finish that morning before I could go … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Haifa