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
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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
30 Things to Do Before Turning 30
As I sit down to write this year's birthday post, I can't believe how long I've been making these lists. My very first one was when I was on the cusp of turning 23, which seems like a lifetime ago now. I was living in Australia with my then-boyfriend. This year, I celebrate 29 from a resort in … [Read more...] about 30 Things to Do Before Turning 30
In Search of the Good Life in Eilat
"It's Always Sunny in Eilat," read the promotional brochures. Editor's Note: This post was written many years before the war between Israel and Hamas. Before booking my trip to Israel, seeing the Red Sea had always been a dream, but I couldn't explain why. Maybe it's the biodiversity or … [Read more...] about In Search of the Good Life in Eilat
A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
Have you ever booked a hotel stay based on pictures alone? Blog posts and Instagrams from friends and another personal recommendation from a former local led to adding Madonna Inn to my Pacific Coast Highway itinerary. I didn't have the sunny weather that I'd seen captured before, but … [Read more...] about A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn