Photos from a stellar hike in Rocky Mountain National Park where we saw frozen lakes and mountain peaks in the distance. It was my first time hiking through snow — really fun with microspikes! Continue reading
I explore various Denver neighborhoods on foot — like Downtown and RiNo. Lots of coffee shops, graffiti, and creative use of former warehouses. Continue reading
I spend a jam-packed five days in Denver catching up with friends while squeezing in fun restaurants and outdoor experiences. This post recaps the friends and food part of that equation! It was such a treat to see all of you. Continue reading
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
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
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
From the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall, we visit the most important sites of Jerusalem during our day-long tour of the Old City. Continue reading
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