Having heard that Khan el-Khalili, a major souk in Islamic Cairo, was great to see in the evening, we made the trek across town to see it after a long day of touring the pyramids in Giza. I was very glad to be with companions for the visit to the souk, including the men who accompanied…
Egypt Bound
In a little more than 24 hours, I’ll be headed to Egypt! Cairo specifically, via London. There will be plenty of big firsts on this trip – my first Muslim country, my first spot in Africa and the Middle East, and my first group tour ever. The event (sounds better than tour!) is hosted by…
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
I’ve thought a lot about this quote as I pared down my belongings and rented out my house… I love to wander, whether it’s along a trail surrounded by old growth trees or through the streets of a new city. I do my fair share of planning for a visit to any new city, but…
Parring Down & Pulling Up Roots
Today is my last full day in my house. When I wake up tomorrow morning, I’ll be doing last minute cleaning and packing in preparation for the movers to arrive. Then, I’ll meet up with my new tenants and hand over the keys. It still feels a little unreal, but I’ve been thinking about making…
Wandering in Portland’s Washington Park
The best thing about this walk is how you spill out into the thick of the city after walking for an hour or so alone in the trees.
4 Places to Seek New Experiences
I tend to get a stir crazy pretty easily and need to seek out new adventures every so often. Right now this urge is worse than normal. I’m feeling the urge to mix things up big time. Normally, I would just book a trip somewhere. And, I did that…. I’m headed to San Francisco for…
Choosing Among Options
I used to have the-more-the-better kind of mentality when it came to options. Now I’ve come to believe the truth is a little more complicated…
Clifford Holland & His Tunnel
I’d often wondered how the tunnel was actually built. How did it impact workers? And, who does that kind of work anyways? No need to wonder anymore.
Live What You Love
Sometimes we need a little reminder to make sure we’re fitting the things we love into daily life. Today I have two ideas to help you remind yourself…
Contrasting Shopping Experiences
Entering the mall “[Gopal] saw that it was a huge double-storeyed building with soft music piped everywhere, discreet lighting throwing an actually welcoming glow, rows of shops, some simply decorated…
