Climbing Dune 45 at Sunrise
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We get up early to climb Dune 45 at sunrise — it’s the only sand dune open to the public at Sossusvlei, and it’s the size of a skyscraper. Views from the top are extraordinary. Continue reading
2021 Media and Literary Diet
Five months late, here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2021. What were your favorites?
2020 Media and Literary Diet
Thank god, 2020 IS ALMOST OVER! Here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw during this dumpster fire of a year. What media did you consume?
2019 Media and Literary Diet
Happy New Year! Just popping in with my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2019. What were your favorites?
The Dead Lakes of Sossusvlei
This part of Namibia — called Sossusvlei — ranks among the most fascinating landscapes I’ve ever encountered. Check out this dead lake that dried up centuries ago, leaving behind tree trunks that look like scorched skeletons. Continue reading
Desserts in the Desert
The motto for overland travel should be, “It’s all about the journey.” Today’s post is about the quirky and unexpected sights we encounter on a day of driving through Namibia — the Tropic of Capricorn, a junkyard of classic cars, and a desert bakery that makes THE BEST apple crumble. Continue reading
April Showers… Never Mind, It’s LA
Here’s a recap of how I spent April — beach time, industry events, Dunkin’ Donuts, LOTS of good food, and quality time with friends. I’m a lucky girl. Continue reading
Daytime Emmy Awards 2015
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a big Hollywood awards show? Check out my behind-the-scenes photos from the 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards and CBS after party! Continue reading
Flying Over the Dunes
Check out this video footage of my quad bike experience over the sand dunes in Swakopmund, Namibia. Epic is not an overstatement! Continue reading
Quad Biking on Namibia’s Dunes
Hey, remember that time I went quad biking over sand dunes in Namibia? No? Let me tell you all about it. Continue reading
Deutschland or Namibia?
Is this Namibia or Germany? Swakopmund has strong ties to its colonial roots — the language and architecture here make it feel like a European village. With sand dunes. Continue reading
Radiant Spitzkoppe Sunrise
I wake up before dawn to watch the colors change over Spitzkoppe, Namibia as the sun comes up. This is a remarkable place to catch sunrise. Continue reading
African Christmas Under the Stars
We spontaneously decide to celebrate Christmas in the middle of August, then set up our sleeping bags outside (no tents!) to camp under the stars. It’s a glorious evening. Continue reading