I have many stories over my years of travels that I've never shared on this blog so I'm going back through them. This one comes to you from my trip to Malaysia in 2014. Over there. See it? I didn't see it. I saw nothing. I knew nothing except that I was in the pitch black in Kubah … [Read more...] about Searching for the Second Smallest Frog in Kubah National Park
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On Traveling with Eczema
For most, packing for a trip is a simple matter. You throw in your favorite shampoo and makeup along with clothing. But for me, I pack items to keep me from having an eczema flare up. For the last five years, I've dealt with dry, flaky and inflamed skin every few months in places like my lips, hands … [Read more...] about On Traveling with Eczema
Behind the Curtain: February 2016
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 the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: February 2016
Cheap and Chic Accommodation at The Jane Hotel
New York City is expensive to visit, especially when your employer is no longer footing the bill. I found myself in this predicament on my most recent trip to the city, where I was speaking at the New York Times Travel Show. I've stayed in a handful of places before, namely a basic hostel on the … [Read more...] about Cheap and Chic Accommodation at The Jane Hotel
Visiting The Cloisters in New York City
When most people plan their trips to New York City, they stay within the confines of downtown Manhattan. They might visit stops on Museum Row like the Guggenheim or Metropolitan Museum of Art, but taking the subway for over 100 blocks seems out of the question. But there are so many things to … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cloisters in New York City