As a travel writer, I naturally write about my experiences as a foreigner in a foreign land. My adventures (and sometimes misadventures) trying new foods, visiting new locations. learning new customs, puzzling through new languages. I am always the wide-eyed, protagonist learning new things as I go along. But if I think about it, it is… Read more
As much as I try not to be, I’m a rule follower. I like order, I like organization (even if you’d never know it by looking at my suitcase packing techniques), I like things in place and needles to say, I like lists. Lists of things, lists of facts, To Do lists and Top 10, 100… Read more
Its been a BIG travel year and I couldn’t have been more blessed. My normal annual goals for foreign countries visited is 4 but I hit it out of the park this year with 17. What a year! The 5 months I spent on the road were so eye opening filled with new experiences, wonderful reunions… Read more
One of the most unique (because unique sounds more positive than bizarre) experiences I had during this past year’s travels came about because I desperately needed a trip to the hair salon. For my readers who are women of color, you know that you can’t just pop into any corner salon and get a quick cut or color… Read more
Istanbul is one of those cities that just feels alive. A constant shuffling stream of locals, tourists, animals, products, produce, boats, cars, and trams. I know New York is thought of as the city that never sleeps, but after staying in a hostel in the restaurant and club packed Taksim Square neighborhood, I sincerely believe Istanbul… Read more