Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy, long considered the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, is a 3-hour train ride from the largest city, Colombo, and was my first destination after arriving from the airport. At the station, right...
View ArticleEnjoying in Emerald City: Enchanted by Seattle
The glass sculptures were astonishing. Just once in my life I had visited a glass blowers' studio, accompanying my daughter's school study trip. Yes, I had seen the demonstrations of the glass being...
View ArticleGuatemala Revealed
A blaring buzzer abruptly invades my dreams. I have fallen from that castle in the air to land on the bed of my shadowy hotel room. My eyes are wide open, but I can't see a thing. I frantically fumble...
View ArticleA Break from CoVid-19 in Finland
As the fireworks exploded over Kalajoki Finland, I reflected on the past two weeks of travel, how easy it had been, and how far away CoVid-19 had felt. The Finn’s don’t wear masks, they don’t queue...
View ArticleAUB 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...
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