June 2007 / GOING Coastal
Published in the June 2007 issue of Allure Magazine
Culture
May 2007 / In Palermo, Life Vibrates in a Fading Market
THE Vucciria, in the heart of Palermo’s historic old city, opens early. By 4 a.m., fishermen are hauling in the day’s catch; by 5 a.m., vendors are setting out crates of fruit and vegetables; and by 6 a.m., the place is bustling with shoppers. It’s a tradition that’s gone on, more or less the same [...]
May 2007 / My Uncle’s Ethiopia
Published in the May/June 2007 issue of the National Geographic Traveler
March 2007 / Where the Dinner Table Is an Altar of Thanks
ETHIOPIA is not a country people go to for food. But despite its lack of culinary fanfare, Addis Ababa, the capital city, has a rich and unexpected food culture. And more than just great meals, this is food that comes with a story.
This is a country that serves up grass-fed beef and organic vegetables by [...]
December 2005 / Amulets in Bangkok
You’ll know you’ve arrived at the Ta Prachan market when before you unfurls a street lined with thousands of figurines, Buddhas and monks the size of Thumbelina, a child’s army of religious icons. To find the market from the Grand Palace, walk toward the river, and just before you reach it, turn left. On Na [...]
