I won the lottery of life. I was born in the U.S. I’ve never personally experienced war or genocide. I was born to two upstanding parents. I always had a…
Tag: <span>Travel</span>
Ethiopia is safe. It is peaceful. With 100 million people, it has among the largest and youngest populations in Africa. It’s one of the fastest growing economies in the world.…
I could tell you that I was lured to Sri Lanka by its unspoiled Indian Ocean beaches and mystical inland mountains; by archeological treasures left behind by ancient Buddhist kingdoms;…
Hands down, Rwanda is one of my favorite countries. Warm people and beautiful landscapes. Safe, clean, and efficient. Economically and environmentally-minded. Seriously, Where Am I? Rwanda will change how you…
Judging by the frequency in which I’m asked, Croatia is the new hot travel destination. I visited June 2016. So what’s my Croatia travel advice? If it’s early in your…
“What the heck did you just order?” My husband tossed the cardboard mailing package on the kitchen counter, landing with a thud so loud that I jumped. It was indeed…
Poland is in my blood. But regardless of your ancestral roots, the country is a must-visit. Relative to Paris and Prague, Poland remains relatively ignored by the travel masses. Go…
My one night glimpse of Dubai didn’t go as planned. If you fly Emirates through Dubai, they practically encourage a brief stopover. So why not? Similar to Las Vegas, Dubai…
“What can I create this afternoon?” Sonja Parkinson’s hand moved across her shelves stacked with fabric and beads, as we stood in her office cluttered with bags of clothing, an…
We met in the darkness at the campus gate at 6am. It was graduation day, and our last full day at Daraja Academy. In honor of new beginnings, my friend…
