Out on the Town in Turkey
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We enjoy decadent meals in Istanbul, but the best part is the view from rooftop terraces overlooking the city. It’s the best spot for photo ops! Here are my favorites… 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?
A Cape Cod Fourth
Happy 4th of July, friends! My heart is in Cape Cod this weekend. Here’s a look back at a recent trip to the Cape spent kayaking and hanging out with family. Continue reading
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
Bustling with tourists and eager shopkeepers, the Grand Bazaar is packed with every kind of souvenir and textile tokens of Turkey that you can imagine — clothes, jewelry, rugs, pillows, lanterns, soap, trinkets, and more. Continue reading
Harem at Topkapi Palace & Hagia Sophia
It’s a feast for the eyes — today we explore the Sultan’s Harem at Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia deconsecrated mosque. Continue reading
Beyond the Blue Mosque
While the Blue Mosque may be the most famous of its kind in Istanbul, I fell hard for the Suleymaniye Mosque. Check out photos of both of these impressive sites. Continue reading
Greetings from Istanbul, Turkey!
Thrilled to share this first post from one of my all-time favorite cities. We walk along the Bosphorus River, explore an underground cistern, and eat lots of baklava during our days here. Continue reading
RECAP: Israel
If you missed a post or are planning your own Israel itinerary, here are links to everything I’ve written about my time in this country. Click away to read more! Continue reading
Expense Report: Israel
While my Israel budget is a little skewed because I traveled with family and enjoyed a more luxurious level of accommodation, I hope it’s helpful to anyone curious about the finances of visiting this part of the world. Continue reading
Tour of Palestine
Our day tour of Palestine continues with a visit to Bethlehem, followed by stops at a refugee camp, the separation wall, Banksy graffiti, and a glass blowing shop. Continue reading
Hebron: A Divided City
Hebron is split into two sectors, one controlled by Israel and the other by Palestine. I took a fascinating day tour to explore this historically contentious area. Continue reading