The Best American Travel Writing 2011 – Notable List
My article, Chet of Arabia, was mentioned on page 255 of The Best American Travel Writing 2011 (Sloane Crosley) as one of 2010's most notable travel pieces.
My article, Chet of Arabia, was mentioned on page 255 of The Best American Travel Writing 2011 (Sloane Crosley) as one of 2010's most notable travel pieces.
As part of a 9-part series for Travel Savvy Mom, I chronicled a 10-day Galapagos Islands adventure with Gap Adventures. Excerpt: They say any journey begins with a single step. Ours starts with a non-stop plane journey–and a queasy feeling
I recently guest-posted for Allison Winn Scotch's popular Parents.com blog, The Balance Sheet, about letting go and traveling with your kids. Excerpt: I have a confession to make: I consider ‘balance’ to be a bit of a dirty word. Sure,
I am now contributing a new weekly blog to the Houston Chronicle City Brights collection: Hearts and Minds. In it, I discuss new findings in life, love and science. With the occasional personal story thrown in.
HealthNews.com asked me to be their guest travel columnist for the month of June. I created several articles and lists based on travel including: 5 simple ways to guarantee the whole family enjoys the trip Tips and tricks for keeping
Forget Munich or Berlin, Frankfurt is one of Germany's booming business centers – and a place where business travelers will feel right at home. Excerpt: Frankfurt may not be the first German city that comes to mind when you think
In the June 2010 issue of Islands, I wrote a Taste column about my love for the Maltese pastizzi – and what lengths I'll go to get one. Excerpt: “It will be a long drive,” says our guide, Carmelo. He’s
Why do I travel to exotic destinations with my son? In "Chet of Arabia," I discuss traveling to Jordan with my three-year-old son during my husband's deployment to nearby Iraq. Excerpt: We ENTER THE archeological park early in the morning,
An article about Claive Vidiz's incredible 3400+ bottle scotch whisky collection – and how he amassed it – appears in the 1 December 2009 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. The collection is now on display at the Scotch Whisky Experience
On a recent trip to Paris, I wrote a review/essay about my experience at the Hotel Duo for boutique hotel experts, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Excerpt: For many, driving in Paris rates somewhere between a visit to the dentist and replacing a