Petra, at long last! I wind my way through the pink curves of the Siq and find myself standing in front of the iconic (and crowded) Treasury. But when I come back the next morning at 7am, I have the place all to myself. Continue reading
We eat our way through Ojai, a charming community in vineyard country. Plus a stop on Main Street in Ventura on our way back to Los Angeles. Continue reading
My sister and I spend Easter weekend camping on the beach just north of Santa Barbara and it’s glorious. Continue reading
Roadtrip time! My sister and I drive up the California coast and stop in Summerland on a whim. As you’d expect from any town with a CW show named after it, it’s adorable. Continue reading
Impressive crusader castles stand out as highlights of scenic Kings Highway, a day-long route route to Petra. Continue reading
Today we’ll visit the impressive ruins at Jerash — an entire ancient city unearthed and monuments restored. But first, brief stops at two Jordan highlights: Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle. Continue reading
We navigate a canyon river on foot and hike up waterfalls at this scenic location. It’s my favorite activity in Jordan. Not for the faint of heart! Continue reading
Today’s Jordan highlights include stopping at the Dead Sea, soaking under a natural hot waterfall, and admiring intricate stone mosaics of Biblical stories. Continue reading
I meet a fun group of new friends in the capital of Jordan and we explore the Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and Rainbow Street while eating our weight in falafel, hummus, and cookies. Continue reading
The California Science Center is one of LA’s treasures — and it’s free! I spend an afternoon wandering through the Kelp Forest exhibit and scoping out space shuttle Endeavor. Continue reading