Granville Island Public Market

To Market We Go

<sniff, sniff> What’s that I smell? Oh, it appears I’ve sniffed out a market! How completely random and unexpected! Lies. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know I’m obsessed with markets. So it should come as no surprise that my first day in Vancouver involved heading over to Granville Island…

Clematis Street fountain

Because West Palm Beach

News Flash: I love hot weather. And sunshine. And good food. And the outdoors. OK, none of that is news at all. But all those wonderful things come together in one glorious place: West Palm Beach. Of all the places I’ve traveled and all the places I adore, people ask why West Palm gets put…

Burj Khalifa

Bigger, Brighter, Bolder, Better

Some destinations offer miles and miles of natural beauty and historical sites galore. Some ancient cities house buildings carrying rich, centuries-old tales. Others possess museums highlighting artifacts and generations of culture and traditions. Some destinations offer such wonders, but I wouldn’t include Dubai at the top of that list. Dubai is indeed beautiful, but its allure lies more in the new than the…

Istanbul spice shop

Playing the Market

Wandering the winding, narrow streets of Istanbul provides a plethora of adventures and cultural experiences. Few stick out quite as boldly as visiting the many markets. The market experience really is amazing and gives a rich snapshot of life in Istanbul that’s unique to most westerners. Obviously, a stroll through the famous spice market and Grand Bazaar…