{recipe} Palm Springs Date Shake
Have I mentioned that one of my favorite places in the entire world is Palm Springs, California? I love it so much, I got married there. Not only does it offer breathtaking desert landscapes...
Category: JOURNEYS
{travelogue} Something for Everyone in Berlin
Berlin is one of those cities that has something for everyone—it can be equally exhilarating whether you’re a sophisticated museum-goer, history buff, laid-back yuppie, family unit, or young partier. I would have loved Berlin...
{travelogue} Chicago: Eating, Drinking, and a Few Other Things You Might Want to Do
For some reason I keep going to Chicago in the middle of winter, so mostly I spend my time eating and drinking (and being cold) when I’m there. Occasionally I get around to doing...
{ask me anything about anywhere} Travel Tips for Hong Kong & Shenzhen
People ask me for travel advice all the time, and sometimes I just don’t get around to blogging about it in advance. Here’s your chance to ask me anything about anywhere! If I have...
{recipe} Yosemite-Ready Granola Bars with Dried Cherries, Almonds, & Cocoa Nibs
Last weekend I had the great fortune to spend some time in Yosemite. I went with some friends who are really excellent cooks and hosts, so I wanted to impress them by showing up...
{travelogue} 10 Things I Like to Do in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is one of my favorite cities to visit. From doughnuts to live music to smelling the roses – here’s a list of recommendations for things to do there!
{crazy market} Stone Town Market, Zanzibar
I like to share crazy markets on this and other sites, because wherever I travel, the markets are always a big highlight for me. When we were on the island of Zanzibar, we hired...
{time for tea} Where I Like to Eat in London (and What I Do in Between Meals)
I would love to tell you about all of the best restaurants in London, but London, of course, is enormous! It’s also expensive. So I will just have to tell you about my personal...
{travelogue} Soaking up Shanghai
Shanghai might just be my all-time favorite Chinese city. This history-rich melting pot offers a little bit of everything you want—which shouldn’t be too surprising, considering its position as one of the world’s major...
{travelogue} Before the War, After the War: Beirut
{A note: This has taken me a long time to write–years, in fact–and I’m still not really satisfied with it. I have tried to put my thoughts and pictures together many times, but haven’t...
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