AUB in Lebanon Was a Hard Sell, Part 1
I tend to stick to safe, predictable destinations when it comes to family holidays. Growing up in a war zone does that to you. I was born at the outset of the Lebanese Civil war in 1975 and spent the...
View ArticleTraveling When on Medication: What You Should Remember
Traveling offers excitement and adventure, but it also comes with its challenges, especially if you rely on medication to manage a health condition. Whether it’s a short domestic trip or an...
View ArticleTips for Planning An Australian Outback Adventure Trip
Australia’s quintessential Outback offers the most iconic and remote landscape for travel lovers. Not surprisingly, thousands of locals and overseas tourists choose these trips every year. According to...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Camping DestinationsNear Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara is synonymous with sandy beaches and that’s probably why the two share a common acronym. Sandwiched between the Pacific Coast and the golden Santa Ynez Mountains, it offers the adventures...
View ArticleSound(e)scape of Bali
Once every 400 days Bali is quiet and empty. The island falls silent for Nyepi, the New Year. For one day there is no group of boys gambling for pennies, no cages of fighting cocks set out in the sun...
View ArticleThe Best New York City Rooftops
When I first moved to The Big Apple, I was obsessed with finding the best rooftops in NYC. Almost every weekend, especially during spring and summer season, I felt the need to try a new one. Whether it...
View ArticleCamping With Elephants at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
They appeared as shadows through the trees, one at first, then a second and a third, until the whole herd was illuminated by the glow of the full moon above. I scarcely dared to breathe for fear of...
View ArticlePractical Advice on Yachting Costs and Upkeep
Yacht ownership stretches well past the initial purchase price. It’s a significant financial commitment that covers the acquisition itself, day-to-day upkeep, and eventually, resale. Owners must factor...
View ArticleIslas y Huacas, Lago de Titicaca
The harbor waters are still. Beyond the sheltered inlet a stiff wind whips the lake into whitecaps. My stomach doesn’t much like these choppy waters. Lake Titicaca This body of water sits just over two...
View Article14,114 feet — Pikes Peak, Colorado
Standing miles above sea level, at such an incredible altitude, my gaze is directed past the camera to the striking curve of the Earth. At this point, the air is thin and each step I take is in the...
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