Before this year, I’d never heard of the Jewish holiday called Purim. Hanukkah and Passover, sure. But if you told me that Jews celebrate a holiday that mandates drinking heavily and encourages everyone – from small children to adults – to dress up in costume, I’m not sure I would have believed you. I was […]
Tauck Christmas Market River Cruise: a festive European vacation
‘Tis the season to be jolly… and nothing makes me jollier than the adorable chalets, glühwein and decorations of European Christmas markets. In 2018, my family embarked on a Tauck Christmas Market river cruise through Switzerland, France and Germany to experience the magic for ourselves. My parents and sister live in the Christmas Capital of […]
Swim with Orcas in Norway: a killer (whale) adventure
In the 1990s, the world was a different place. People smoked in restaurants (separated by a half wall partition that constituted the ‘smoking section’). We used plastic bags with thoughtless abandon. And we visited SeaWorld to experience larger-than-life marine mammals up close. It was one thing to love dolphins because Lisa Frank’s technicolor world included […]
Judean Desert Tour: a 4WD adventure
My Sunday School teacher while I was growing up defined the wilderness as sand, sand and more sand. Most of the year, that’s a fitting definition. But what I experienced on the Judean Desert Tour with Abraham Tours was unlike anything I could have imagined. Of all the Jeep tours Israel has to offer, I’m […]
3 foodie experiences in Lisbon you have to try!
I write about food and travel because I believe that the two are inextricably linked. If you travel to a new city and eat only food from home, you haven’t really experienced the culture at all. When I visit a new place, I make it my mission to try things I’ve never tried before and […]
One day in Zagreb: A perfect 24 hours in Croatia’s capital
Dobro jutro (good morning) and welcome to Zagreb! The city is a delightful combination of rich history, quirky museums, good food and charming architecture. If you’re short on time and wondering what to see in Zagreb in one day, hang on to your hat. You’re in for a very fun day in the capital of […]
11 completely unique things to do in Marrakech
Marrakech is unlike anywhere else on earth. Spices from simmering tagines invade your nostrils and your eyes dart from building to building, trying to take in all the colorful textiles and ceramics displayed for tourists to purchase. Cats roam freely, looking for their next meal and if you’re not paying attention, you may be pushed […]
#hotelfriends: The quirkiest hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany
I’m an 80s baby, but when I walked into the lobby of #hotelfriends in Downtown Düsseldorf I felt transported back to the 1970s. My eyes were wide as I took in the cool, quirky, colorful decorations so unlike the ‘all business’ exterior of this hotel near the Düsseldorf train station. At check-in, I was given […]
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