Cooking With A Druze Family in Israel

Before I traveled to Israel, I was not aware of the Druze religion. Then, I heard about this unique immersion

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Santa Monica Vacation; Home Away From Home

Our apartment building has been under construction for 9 months, with jack hammers tearing up the cement balconies that encircle

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Napa Valley; Days of Wine & Autumn Leaves

Autumn in Napa Valley, California is breathtaking. Yellow and orange leaves line the grape vines and maple trees, as the

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4 Nights In Tokyo: The Most Expensive Meals I’ve Ever Eaten

I entered Tokyo and the world of fine prix fixe dining for four nights, and I came out over $1000

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Elton John, Sam Smith, And Me In The Woods

I entered the woods at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, carrying lip balm, cash, a down jacket, and a

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NYC in Summertime; How I Spent 5 Days Of Artistic Bliss

One of the major benefits of a trip to Manhattan, New York, is being able to experience a Broadway show,

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Summertime in Manhattan; Food Fit For a Queen

We had six days and nights to once again experience the culinary treats of New York City. This time, it

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Boulder Bash

I had heard many things about Boulder, Colorado…it’s a hippie haven, a Birkenstock town, it’s Santa Monica in Colorado, and

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New Orleans Jazzfest With a Group of Hooligans

Back in 1988, we went to the city of New Orleans to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. To our surprise,

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5 Nights, 4 Plays, 9 Meals in NYC at Christmastime

December in Manhattan is magical. There are waiting lines with stanchions to view the department store window displays. The frosty

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