When my husband, Clay, and I decided to venture south to Detroit for a long weekend getaway (sans kids), the decision was met with more surprise than expected.
All in Guest Post
SoCal Plant Life
It’s incredible to see how much vegetation transforms and frames our understanding of a space. Los Angeles, and much of Southern California is rugged, arid and painfully in the midst of a devastating drought.
SoCal Escape
There’s a moment in air travel (specifically) when all the planning, packing, researching and organizing becomes real. I wish there was a word to describe that little moment where you go from picking up your bags to strolling on Venice Beach.
Pemberton Music Festival
A few years ago, when some friends and I joined the masses at Coachella, it was hot, crowded and frantic. I swar we spent more time in search of water and each other than we actually did listening to the music.
Baku, Azerbaijan
From my friend Clint who brought us Yes, you can be a tourist in Afghanistan comes another destination less traveled—Azerbaijan.
The Traveler: Julie Gélinas
Julie recently decided to take off. She left her job, apartment and dog (in good hands, not to worry) and went to Central America.
Love Your City: Jerusalem
Three things you love about Jerusalem: The feeling of Shabbat on Friday evening, the call to prayer, the Old vs. New dichotomy
Digital Worlds: Traveling Through Video Games
While often dismissed as simple backdrops, the modern open-world “sandbox” in a video game also encourages exploration and discovery—the very same qualities you rely on while traveling.
Island Living: Drummond
Drummond Island is a destination, rather than a place people happen to drive by. To get to Drummond you have to want to come here. And when you arrive you’ll be glad you did.
Island Living: Tasmania
The best part about Tasmania’s geographical location is you can never find yourself more than two hours drive away from a (probably deserted!) sandy beach.
Island Living: Isle of Man
If you would like to step back to a time when people really did live in small communities the Isle of Man is for you. This is a place in which people know each other and have a keen interest in what others are doing.
Island Living: Saaremaa
People of Saaremaa have always been regarded as a tough crowd. It has always been important to sustain life on the island not counting on any outside forces in helping you out.
Island Living: Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui is one of the most remote islands in the world, the nearest continental point is Chile, 3,512 kilometres away. I love that Rapa Nui is so far from everywhere and I feel safe here, away from the city life. Everyday life is simple and happy, surrounded by the ocean, the sky and our families.
Island Living
I have always been incredibly fascinated by island living. If you know someone who lives on a remote island and might want to share a bit about their life, leave a comment. This series is hard to research, as you might imagine, so I appreciate any leads.
Love Your City: Florence
Three things you love about Florence: The beauty around every corner;The vibrant expat community; The combination of comfortable size and wealth of world-class events.
Love Your City: Hiroshima
Three things you love about Hiroshima: Very comfortable city; There are 2 World Heritage sites; It is very clean.
Love Your City: London
Three things you love about London: Summer in London is extraordinary; There’s a feeling here that anything is possible; Sometimes I forget what a majestic beast of a city this is.
Love Your City: Moscow
Three things you love about Moscow: Summer in Moscow (when it finally arrives); The rhythm of the city; The city’s history.
Anabelle's Israel
If you find yourself in any Israeli city, you’re likely to be met by a gang of cats. The legend goes that when the British occupied Palestine, they brought along cats with them. Generations of un-neutered cats has left Israel as the land of stray cats.
Cuban Poetry
In San Isidoro de Holguín, on the north shore of Cuba, better known as "The City of Squares", on the beloved and worshiped "La Periquera" square and inside the Cathedral of San Isidoro, we meet a very special person.