David Attenborough’s voice sounded in my head as the Landrover bounced down into the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Plains. I had watched so many documentaries and dreamed about seeing vast herds of animals on the plains all my life, but nothing could prepare me for the amazing opportunity to be there in person. Looking over the Serengeti … Continued
In honor of the new WSGT Independence Writing Award, we will be interviewing Christine Gilbert, the recent author of Mother Tongue: My Family’s Globe-trotting Quest to Dream in Mandarin, Laugh in Arabic and Sing in Spanish. This journey began after Christine’s Grandfather passed away from severe dementia; she was determined to discover the link between bilingualism … Continued
What’s the best thing about Park City, Utah? It might be the fresh powder at Park City Ski Resort which now has the extra addition of nearby Canyons, making it the largest ski resort in the USA. It’s always a unique experience skiing at Park City, with everything from snowstorms to bright blue skies on the … Continued
Puerto Rico is a portmanteaux of geographic personalities, an overstuffed valise of seductive charismas and tropic endowments. If geography is destiny, then Puerto Rico atones for the ill-tempers of other parts of the world, and instead is blessed with an island-wide jocund, incited, in part, by its natural features…its mountains, forests, beaches, rivers, lakes, cliffs, … Continued
Green beer and funny hats aside, what makes Dublin the place to be on St. Patrick’s? The multitude of traditions, preserved and revered, that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Lisa’s trip in 2015 took her through some of the most Irish faces and places. Tradition of brew masters Ireland stands at 6th place for … Continued
Imagine traveling for over a year on your honeymoon – exploring family history, traveling off the tourist trail, and making a difference by volunteering long term. How would that affect your new marriage? In Sutay and Josh Berman’s case, everything. RPCV and educator Josh and his wife, RPCV and nurse Sutay, ventured forth for 16 … Continued
We travel for an abundance of reasons: to discover new cultures, tastes, smells and even ourselves. Exploration challenges us to leave our daily routines behind; as the saying goes: “life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” These days, travel might be considered somewhat a right-of-passage for a young woman, in the US alone an … Continued
The original version of this article “How To Turn a Life Rut into a Major Life Change, From Someone Who’s Been There” was first published on Livingly. Everyone gets into a rut at some point, what differs is the method we use to get out of it. Lisa was recently interviewed by Kimia Madani about her journey … Continued
You may not know, but Israel is a wonderland when it comes to casual and fine dining. Jerusalem, the cultural capital of the country, offers an array of tastes to suit even the most selective of eaters. Step into a blend of innovative and contemporary with Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic and Jewish influences. If dining out … Continued
Lisa and the gang left South Dakota with a bang… and a helicopter ride! The Badlands of South Dakota are a designated national park and close to 65,000 acres act as a wilderness area for the re-introduction of endangered species. After hopping onto a tour with Black Hills Aerial Adventures, Lisa was on her way to … Continued