Not-so-Hidden Ruins in Rock Creek Park
Anyone who knows me, knows I have a thing for ruins when I travel. If something is old, ruined and abandoned, I want to see...
Three Days in Cape Town
With my first safari experience under my belt in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, it was time to move on to South Africa. My first stop would...
Life in the Time of Coronavirus
I’ve written this blog post in my head a dozen times, usually while walking or running through my Petworth neighborhood or in Rock Creek Park....
Experiencing Botswana’s Okavango Delta
It was still pitch-black outside when I heard the ring of myiPhone alarm go off, signaling that it was time to crawl out of my...
Welcome to the Okavango Delta
After spending less than 48 hours in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to kick off a three-week trip to southern Africa, I headed across the border...
48 Hours in Victoria Falls
I spent less than 48 hours in Victoria Falls, but I managed to squeeze a lot in to that 48 hours! Arriving on a Saturday...
A Return to Blogging
The thought of blogging again has crept into my mind now and then over the past couple years. I have visited places or experienced things...
The End of the Road: My Last Blog Post
I think the title of this post says it all: this is the end of the road for me as a travel blogger. Blogging is...
How to Volunteer with Pandas in China
When I started planning my recent trip to China, I knew I wanted to visit Chengdu to see China’s famous giant pandas. Most tourists go...
Two Days in Hong Kong
I kicked off my recent trip to China with two days in Hong Kong, but I have to admit, I wasn’t particularly excited about the...