Cairo Bazaar by Night
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I cap off my day in Cairo with a trip to the Bazaar and a 200 year old coffee shop, where I try hookah for the first time. 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?
24 Hours in Cairo
I have a single day in Cairo… just how much can I pack into 24 hours? Turns out a lot — in addition to the pyramids, we visit several museums, markets, and view sunset over the Nile. Continue reading
The Allure of the Pyramids
I’ve arrived at my first bonus destination — Egypt! There’s a catch: I’m only in Cairo for a 24 hour layover. Luckily Egypt Fun Tours has me covered with a day trip to the pyramids and more. Continue reading
Summiting Kilimanjaro
We made it to the top of Kilimanjaro! Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement you passed along — it was the support of our family and friends that got us to the summit. Continue reading
Gone Trekkin’
My sister and I are mid-way through our Kilimanjaro trek, so I’m taking the rest of the week off. Please send good hiking vibes! Continue reading
RECAP: Turkey
All of my posts on Turkey in one handy post! Click away to read more about one of my favorite destinations in the world. Continue reading
Expense Report: Turkey
The numbers prove it — Turkey is a relatively cheap place to travel in the off-season. Find out how I budgeted for accommodation, food, transportation, and activities during my 2.5 weeks of travel around Turkey. Continue reading
Turkish Delight: My Best Meals in Turkey
Baklava, fresh seafood, roasted kebabs, apple tea… do I have your attention yet? Turkey has some of the best food of my travels and I’d move here for the baklava alone. Continue reading
Twice in a Lifetime: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
I spend back-to-back mornings photographing hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia, Turkey. I truly love my ‘job’, if you can call it that — I’m having too much fun! Continue reading
Exploring an Underground City
Not far from Cappadocia lies an entire city built underground — level upon level of churches, stores, homes, and even a winery. Continue reading