By now you have probably heard that, after a string of rather bizarre apparent “sonic” attacks primarily against US diplomats in Cuba, the US State Department just announced that: (1) the US is pulling out all non-emergency government employees and all family members of employees from Cuba; (2) US Embassy will remain open with staff reduced … Read More
Staying out of Harm’s Way (or What to Do If you Find Yourself There)
(note: this post was published a few years ago, but it is equally relevant now) Before I left for Istanbul last week, my mother – of course, my mother – called me very concerned about my trip and my safety. I explained that Istanbul is in Europe. It is sophisticated and safe. I further told … Read More
A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.