I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: January 2018
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What I Read in 2017
I actually completed the number of books in my Goodreads Reading Challenge for the first time ever. I think the PopSugar one is too ambitious for me, but is a nice way of trying new genres. This year I read a whole lot of memoirs, mostly because I'm working on, and books purchased for cheap from … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2017
Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
Don't call it Chi-town or the Second City. Chicago, Illinois is the first in many things and rivals fellow American cities in terms of its cultural offerings and restaurants. Once home to Native American tribes and fur traders, the city's turning point was the World's Columbian Exposition of … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
My Favorite Eats of 2017
It’s the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Tacos at La Esquina, Guatemala City, Guatemala I … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2017
Deadwood, South Dakota: The Real Westworld
I had recently finished binge-ing on HBO's Westworld on the flight home from Israel when it came time to plan my trip through Wyoming and South Dakota. There was so much to see in the Black Hills, but every single brochure mentioned Deadwood. My only association with the town was the television … [Read more...] about Deadwood, South Dakota: The Real Westworld