I was raised on Manischewitz, so I like to think it is a miracle I like wine. I remember very well the too sweet, too sugary grape “wine” I used to drink growing up in a (not really) Jewish family … the Friday night Shabbat dinners; the bar/bat mitzvahs; Passover with the four glasses. InContinue reading “Napa, wine and girlfriends”
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The San Francisco Foodgasm: Off the Grid
Living in Las Vegas means there are tons of amazing food options. You name it, we’ve got it. Five-star restaurants. Michelin rated. Celeb chefs with numerous outlets across town. But, what we don’t have a lot of is food trucks. Yes, there are some. Las Vegas has, what you could say, a burgeoning street foodContinue reading “The San Francisco Foodgasm: Off the Grid”
Escape of the Week: Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar
Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, also known as Mısır Çarşısı, is one of those attractions visitors should put on their itineraries. Built in the 1660’s, the bazaar is one of those places which simply mesmerizes. It’s crowded. The people inside stroll from each business, stopping to sample the Turkish Delights, to capture the images of the pops of colorContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar”
A Virgin America Virgin
I could see the purple glow before I even got close to the door of the plane. Oh, sweet Virgin America airplane. How I have waited for you. Slowly, slowly, we crawled in our line to the cabin door. Sparkles!! The exterior of the airplane is glittery white! I crossed into the cabin, surveying theContinue reading “A Virgin America Virgin”
I need an airplane ride
After my trip in May to Maryland, I had convinced myself I needed one more visit to see my family and friends before Thanksgiving. May to late November was simply too long to go without a Family Fix. I hemmed and hawed for a bit, deciding dates, asking work if I could have a quickContinue reading “I need an airplane ride”
Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin
When I was in Berlin, I enjoyed two free tours. One that took me to the historical sites (which, to my surprise, was not a snooze fest), and one that took me to the underground art scene. In the cold and rain, our guide escorted us through squatter residences, enlightened us on the history ofContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin”
Escape of the Week: A Turkish Camel
Turkey has some serious bus stops. Like, serious. These huge facilities greet thousands of visitors a day and come complete with restaurants, shops, pay-to-pee squat toilets, and more. They even wash the buses quickly when passengers disembark to stretch their legs. On the first day of my Fez Bus Tour through Turkey, we stopped betweenContinue reading “Escape of the Week: A Turkish Camel”
Escape of the Week: Krakow Sunset
Krakow is an easy city to fall in love with, and one of the most underrated. The old portion isn’t too large, so it’s easy to navigate. There’s tons of kebap shops. Clubs and bars make the nightlife one of the best in the region. And, well, it is just plain gorgeous. I spent aContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Krakow Sunset”
A different kind of addiction
So, it’s been nine months since I returned to America. And, I have a confession: I am starting to freak out knowing that I’ve been living a stationary existence for nearly one year. It scares the hell out of me. More and more I have been feeling waves of panic wash over me as myContinue reading “A different kind of addiction”
The Adventures of D — A Retrospect
Oh, my little blog. It’s been around since before I decided to take my career break and travel. It’s been around since I one sleepless October night in Atlanta when, around midnight, the words to the start of my story I wanted to share just popped into my head. Then, I was up. Out ofContinue reading “The Adventures of D — A Retrospect”
D Travels 'Round 