Going to the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey is beautiful and mind-boggling. The city is incredibly old and there are still a lot of buildings that are nearly intact from the ancient Greek city. It's a huge tourist hub, but don't let that deter you from marveling at the incredible ruins! Many women travel alone through Turkey, but often face some verbal harassment from men. Continue reading

Upon arriving in Cape Town, I promptly took the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain to get a view of the city. Cape Town is a remarkable place and is safe for women travelers, but caution should be exercised, such as not carrying around a lot of money at one time. American women will be subjected to cat calls and sometimes unwanted touching, but in general, during the day, it's safe. Continue reading

I studied abroad in Morocco for three months in the spring of 2008, and had a wonderful time there. I recommend Morocco to anyone who can get there. Morocco is home to an interesting intersection of cultures - Arab Islam from the Middle East, French cafes and fashion styles, and music and dance influenced by Sub-Saharan Africa, to name a few. Continue reading

I visited Jordan in January 2006 for my birthday. It was a fantastic time to go - few tourists, cool but clear weather. I picked Jordan because of my love of historical sites, the older the better. I also wanted a holiday where I would hike all day and relax over great food and wine in the evening. Amman is a very modern city, and most modern cabs have honest meters and very helpful drivers. Continue reading

While at Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe, we decided to do the Lion Walk, one of the tourist activities advertised by the different organizations around the falls. Participants are able to pet the lions and walk through the bush with them for an hour. This experience was incredible and definitely once-in-a-lifetime, but probably not the smartest thing I've ever done. Continue reading