Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Recently, I’ve left 3 countries because of fears of political violence: Egypt, Zambia & Malawi.
As I fine-tune my radar to detect sticky political situations, I’ve developed a barometer for getting the Hell out of Dodge…Check it out!
Saturday, August 13th, 2011
Cairo is thought to be one of the worst cities in the world for the harassment of women. I came across this aggression repeatedly during my one week visit.
Read about HarassMap and what women in Cairo are doing to protect themselves.
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Last Easter I got a little homesick. I was Ok until mom started relaying the brunch menu: mac & cheese, honey ham, steamed asparagus….oh man!
So I came up with 3 coping mechanisms for surviving holidays when I’m far from home…
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Or “How the chicken crossed the road.”
Yes, you’d think crossing the street would be basic, but not in Vietnam’s manic traffic — with more than 20 million motor bikes on the road.
Seriously, a major intersection is a major deal. And an intersection with a round-about? Forgettaboutit.
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
Here’re my thoughts on traveling solo and how to deal with loneliness on the road.
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Up in the Air — June 5, 2010 We’ve all been saddled with that guy who just won’t shut up. We smile pleasantly and nod our head and keep glancing back to our magazine – but he doesn’t get the hint.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
The culprit: Crying Baby #1
May 19, 2010 — Mid-Air Flight
On my flight last Saturday between Charlotte and SFO, I encountered The Most Unfair Mother in the World. She was there with her screaming infant child,… read more!
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
This chica needs to cope better
September 23, 2009
I was asked to write this post by several friends after sharing horror stories of travel companions who decide to smoke crack (figuratively, of course).
Here are… read more!