My sister threw a monster bash of a Halloween party the other night at her New Haven apartment. Check out the spooky decor and fun costumes — my favorites are Leslie Knope and Ruth “Baby” Ginsberg. Continue reading
Last weekend I took a day trip to the village of Sleepy Hollow (near Tarrytown, New York) and soaked up the ambiance of Halloween and crimson foliage. This place is a stunner. Continue reading
A few weeks ago my family went apple and pumpkin picking at Lyman Orchards in Connecticut — enjoy these quintessential fall photo highlights! Continue reading
Remember when I stayed on a dairy farm in Tasmania? Well the lovely family that runs it has begun offering Italian cooking classes taught by chef Giuliana. Check out the incredible delicious dishes you can learn to make! Continue reading
Giant recap linking to all 50 posts I wrote about South Africa. If you missed any or want more info to plan your own trip, click away to find out more. Continue reading
I spent six glorious weeks in South Africa and just crunched the numbers — turns out it’s one of the most affordable countries I’ve traveled. Average accommodation is $15 a night, and bottles of wine cost under $2. When can I go back? Continue reading
Time to click those ruby slippers! My final day in Africa is super chill (think milkshake and a movie) before I head to the airport to fly back to JFK. Continue reading
Townships are underdeveloped settlements found on the outskirts of cities in South Africa. I visit the country’s most popular one near Johannesburg: Soweto, where both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu have lived. Continue reading
My time in Johannesburg is seriously limited so I settle on a bus tour of the city. It’s not an in-depth way to explore a place, but I appreciate seeing highlights like Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill. Continue reading
I spend a somber afternoon learning about the history of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a giant museum and the architecture (both interior and exterior) are impressive. Continue reading