Why I wouldn’t stay on Istanbul’s Asian side
If memory serves, a version of the Turkish flag made a cameo in the beginning of Francis Ford…
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Untranslatable words from other cultures
I love words that have no English equivalent so was enchanted by this clever infographic. Not to mention…
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A Beer Run for Wine Lovers: Where to go in San Diego
An online writing assignment for Fodors.com that I pitched because, although I love wine, San Diego’s beer converted me. It went live on November 1, 2013
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Treehouse hotel: A mod-European hideaway
There’s an unmistakable allure to treehouses. For example, I would stay in a treehouse but I will never…
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What’s the most picturesque place in the World?
What’s the most picturesque place in the World? You might want to ask the Herr family. The Southern…
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Travel unplugged: 19 islands to power down
Travel unplugged? Is it ever a reality? Sometimes the distance you have to travel = how much you…
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The intrigue of Skyfall Island
James Bond fans may remember the island shown above. It’s where Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem battled wits,…
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Great shaped pool
It’s hot today in California, wishing I had something like this in my backyard. Unfortunately, this 1940s…
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The solution to the middle seat
What would it take for you to book the dreaded middle seat on the airplane? When you book…
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California’s bargain-chic roadside motels
For the last couple nights I’ve been at the L&M Motel in Healdsburg, the lively and tony town…
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