It’s the quintessential Dead Sea experience: we spend an afternoon floating on our backs and playing with mud on the shores of this historically and biblically significant body of salt water. Continue reading
We spend the morning visiting Masada, the desert fortress / palace built for Herod the Great, and then hike through a lush oasis at Ein Gedi nature reserve. Continue reading
It’s another jam-packed day in Israel as we travel to the Sea of Galilee, glimpse Syria from Golan Heights, and visit the church where Mary was told she would birth Jesus. Continue reading
We visit three cities north of Tel Aviv in an epic day trip: a historic port town, a bustling metropolis, and a walled city. Continue reading
The vibrancy of Tel Aviv’s energy is matched only by its color. Check out these bold beach shots and other unexpected moments of artwork that pop up throughout the city. Continue reading
Jaffa is a highlight of Tel Aviv — it’s a charming seaside port with restaurants, shops, and cool alleyways. Plus we try meze for the first time, and it leaves me too stuffed for a proper meal! Continue reading
Art, spices, olives, fruit… there’s an abundance of color and energy at this hectic market in Tel Aviv. 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