Painting on water? While it seems almost inconceivable to create a work of art on the surface of water, this is the process of ebru, or Turkish marble painting that may have originated from China’s Tang Dynasty with the earliest examples in Turkey appearing during the Ottoman-Turkish Empire in the 16th century. Regardless of its…
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FLASH GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to Newsies at National Theater DC for 6/10 Show!
NEWSIES is coming to the National Theatre in Washington DC from June 9-21 and I have a flash giveaway for two tickets to the 7:30 pm show on Wednesday, June 10! Enter now because I’ll be drawing a winner on Sunday! About Newsies: They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES,…
Take My Virtual Walking Tour of Pike Place Market on Findery & Huffington Post
Regardless of how much time I ever have in Seattle, I always love visiting Pike Place Market. It’s the kind of place where I can spend an hour or wander endlessly like I did recently when I was back in town for the Microsoft #ChampionsSummit. With half a day free and an agenda that included lunch…
#IWantToGoHere: Dreaming of Istanbul with Findery
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Findery How do you begin planning for a trip? If you’re like me, you absorb as much information from possible. Friends, guide books, online research, and more. I tend to leave no stone unturned as I prepare to travel to a new destination or one visited…
Combining History and Romance for a DC Date Night on Findery and Huffington Post
This is a sponsored post There’s the tourist version of Washington, D.C. with the must-sees on everyone’s list but there’s also so much more to our Nation’s Capital. As a longtime resident of the D.C. area, I never get tired all my city has to offer both to us as a family and also as…
3 Days in Philadelphia with the Kids
This is part of a sponsored content series for Findery For those on the East Coast, Philadelphia serves as a historical hub with plenty of family friendly activities and gastronomic delights. Just two hours from New York City and Washington, D.C., it’s home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the famed steps that appear…
Why Taking My Daughter to Haiti Was an Investment in Her Future as a Global Citizen
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting about our trip to Haiti while editing countless photos documenting our journey. As a veteran traveler to Haiti, this trip was very different for me because I brought my 11 year old daughter, Emily, along. To have the chance to see the country through Emily’s young eyes was…
Coming to CES from Chicago’s Midway airport? Look for the Whirlpool Care Kiosk for #EveryDayCare
Thanks, Whirlpool, for sponsoring my CES series. Check out the special CES section of their website to see what they’re planning for the kitchen of the future. If you’re heading to Las Vegas from Chicago’s Midway airport, you can keep warm with a special CES care package provided at a Whirlpool brand Care Kiosk. This is an effort…
Tips for Attending ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord National Harbor (w ticket giveaway!)
If you think that it’s been cold around the D.C. Metro Area this week, 30 degrees starts to seem warm when you head to Gaylord National Harbor for ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman. Since 1969 Frosty and his animated friends have been seen on television screens during the holidays but now visitors can join them…
Staying Powered Up on the Go with the APC Mobile Power Pack
This is part of #HolidayPower series, sponsored by Schneider Electric To say I’ve been traveling a lot in the last month, is an understatement and if you’ve been following along via social media, you know that I’ve made my way across the United States and back documenting my adventures and sharing tidbits along the way…
