Prague. A beautiful, magical city that instantly whisks visitors into a world of old and new merged together. Where palaces and modern life smash together in the most beautifully chaotic way. The city first took its hold on me in 2002, when I spent time there during my month-long European experience. In the dead ofContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The skyline of Prague”
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The truth about expat friends
“You’re my best friend,” he says to me in a drunken slur on New Year’s Eve. “Really, you are.” I stand there, with the red brick stupa glowing gold in the night. What do I say? “Really? I don’t think so.” Never an easy thing to admit to someone whom you thought was one of your closestContinue reading “The truth about expat friends”
‘Tis the Season … sort of
Twinkling lights adorning homes. Nativity scenes. Malls overloaded with garland, Santa and merriment. That’s how I recall the holiday season in America. Nothing short of sensory overload to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” But, the holidays in Chiang Mai? It’s an entirely different story. There’s no snow. There’s no Santa. And, there’s definitely not aContinue reading “‘Tis the Season … sort of”
The elephants of Instagram
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js // <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> I often get asked what my life is like as an expat in Thailand. But, more than anything else, I get asked what my experiences with elephants entail. So, what is it like? Well, for starters, I don’t spend every day with them. I’m notContinue reading “The elephants of Instagram”
Winter in Chiang Mai, Thailand: when the blood goes jungle
The morning market by my house changes in November. Once the days shrink and the night comes on early, the warm clothes come out. Racks and racks of used jackets, knit caps, scarves, pants and more replace the skirts and dresses which hang during the hot months in Chiang Mai. Technically, there are four seasonsContinue reading “Winter in Chiang Mai, Thailand: when the blood goes jungle”
2013: Life-changing moments as an expat
“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes/Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear/ Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes/How do you measure, measure a year?” — RENT, Jonathan Larson How do you measure a year? This year, it was all about defining moments as an expat in Thailand. Moments that changed my life, momentsContinue reading “2013: Life-changing moments as an expat”
Escape of the Week: Tel Aviv’s street art in photos
Street art in Tel Aviv is alive and well — something I learned recently on my tour with Mekomy and the start-up’s founder, Gilad Uziley. What I learned on the tour is that the street art scene in Tel Aviv, while it flourishes in the warehouse neighborhood of Florentin, extends well beyond this mostly rundown,Continue reading “Escape of the Week: Tel Aviv’s street art in photos”
Tel Aviv’s ultimate street art experience
Gilad Uziely, the founder of Mekomy, picks me up on his motorbike, producing a cushiony helmet for me to wear as we zip along the Mediterranean and head towards Old Jaffa. It’s a hot day, and the wind hitting my face is welcome as we zoom down the smooth road and towards the ancient city.Continue reading “Tel Aviv’s ultimate street art experience”
Where to take photos in Puerto Rico
The US territory of Puerto Rico is a fascinating place to visit: It’s got folklore, bio-luminescent plankton, great diving spots and a unique cuisine. But whatever initially lures you to the island be sure to charge the battery on your camera. With scenic overlooks through winding mountains roads, rushing waterfalls and beaches in every directionContinue reading “Where to take photos in Puerto Rico”
A different perspective in Tel Aviv
Since I’ve lived in Thailand, I haven’t traveled much for pleasure. Yes, I’ve experienced Sri Lanka and safaris, Myanmar and the deep jungle and Cambodia and an elephant rescue for work, but the pleasure thing has been somewhat absent in my life (minus jaunts to Koh Samui and Bali). I wake up early on my secondContinue reading “A different perspective in Tel Aviv”
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