Crossing Tanzania: Arusha to Dar Es Salaam
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It takes two full days to drive across Tanzania en route to Zanzibar. But this is the reason to travel overland style — the views are incredible. Continue reading
2021 Media and Literary Diet
Five months late, here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2021. What were your favorites?
2020 Media and Literary Diet
Thank god, 2020 IS ALMOST OVER! Here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw during this dumpster fire of a year. What media did you consume?
2019 Media and Literary Diet
Happy New Year! Just popping in with my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2019. What were your favorites?
Ngorongoro Crater Highlights
It’s our last day in the Ngorongoro Crater — the light is spectacular and we encounter hundreds of zebras, as well as hippos and baboons. Continue reading
I Just Can’t Wait to Be King
The highlight of our first day in Ngorongoro Crater is lion cubs pouncing on each other in front of our safari jeep. It’s like a scene from The Lion King. Continue reading
Soaring Over the Serengeti
I take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti in Tanzania — we hover over hippo pools, float eye-to-eye with vultures, and chase herds of buffalo. Check out the highlights. Continue reading
California Here I Come
My first afternoon back in Los Angeles was spent wandering around Santa Monica, drinking iced coffee, and catching a glorious sunset. It’s official: I want to spend all of my winters in Southern California. Continue reading
And the Award Goes To…
Last night I worked on the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Hollywood. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glance at what it’s like to work on an awards show. Continue reading
Lions on the Prowl in the Serengeti
Today’s highlights from the Serengeti include lots of lions — some snoozing, some on the prowl. Is today the day we’ll witness a kill? Continue reading
This Elephant is Ready for His Close-Up
Day 2 in the Serengeti brings a leopard sighting and a giant male pachyderm who is ready for his close-up. Continue reading
Welcome to the Serengeti
The day is here — we’re heading into Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Africa’s safari parks. Luck is on our side as we catch lions snoozing in front of a stellar sunset. Continue reading
Did Somebody Say Snake Farm?
We visit a snake farm in Tanzania and my sister is not having it. Check out the variety of colors and sizes… as photographed from the other side of the glass. Continue reading