Adventures in Thailand: Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Every year, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival draws in crowds tourists and locals alike to experience a vibrant spectacle of colors and scents.
Adventures in Thailand: A Friendship Forged Through Cyberspace
While many visit Thailand for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, my motivation came from a friendship forged through cyberspace
Adventures in Italy: Florence
During my two-week Italian adventure, I dedicated three days to exploring Florence (Firenze), the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Adventures in Italy: Siena (Letters to Juliet Tour)
With just two days remaining in my epic Italian adventure, I wrapped up the final chapter of my Letters to Juliet tour with a visit to Siena.
Adventures in Italy: Rome
In between my Letters to Juliet tour, I decided to take a day trip to Rome to see if it was really what dreams are made of.
Adventures in Italy: Verona (Letters to Juliet Tour)
During my Letter to Juliet tour, I visited Verona, where couples go to fall more in love and the heartbroken to seek Juliet’s advice.
Adventures in Israel: Walking in Yeshua’s Footsteps
Recently, my friend and I took a road trip to the northern side of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) to retrace Yeshua’s footsteps.
Adventures in Italy: Serious Writer Retreat
Eight months ago, I stumbled upon Serious Writer’s announcement about their upcoming retreat in TUSCANY, ITALY.
Adventures in Italy: Montepulciano (Serious Writer Retreat Tour Day #1)
Our first tour day on the Serious Writer Retreat was all about food as we had THREE tastings – olive oil, wine, and cheese!!
Adventures in Italy: Cortona (Serious Writer Retreat Tour Day #2)
The second tour day on the Serious Writer Retreat was full of pleasant surprises that activated our five senses as we visited Cortona!
Adventures in Israel: The Jerusalem International Book Forum
As a writer, I’m always looking to learn about the publishing world so I jumped at the chance to go to The Jerusalem International Book Forum
Adventures in Israel: Hike Turned Trek
With 2,747 hiking trails in Israel — full of beauty, ancient ruins, and people seeking adventure — you’re sure to have an unforgettable day.
Adventures in Israel: Hannah’s Declassified Israeli Wedding Survival Guide
Israeli weddings are very different from the ceremonies we’re used to witnessing in movies or typical Western settings.
Adventures in Israel: Yemenite Henna Ceremony
We were invited to attend a traditional Yemenite henna ceremony — a pre-wedding gathering that celebrates the bride leaving her family..
Adventures in Israel: The Facial Shocker
Getting a facial should be a revitalizing experience, right? At least, that’s what it seems like when influencers post about facials.
Adventures in Israel: Driver’s License Edition
I recently discovered that to renew your license after driving for five years, I was required by Israeli law to take a “refreshers” course.
Adventures in Israel: Picnic in the Snow
Most people go to the beach or forest for a joyful picnic, not the Russells; we go to the snow, where our butts freeze, and we’re layered up!
Adventures In Israel: X-Ray Edition
When someone breaks a bone, it’s important to get follow up x-rays to determine the healing process. These visits to the clinic tend to be straightforward; you walk in, give the front desk your doctor’s note, get the x-ray, and leave. However, at my six-week check-up, it was anything but a walk in the park…
Adventures in Israel: Let’s Go Ice Skating!
Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been craving the true essence of winter; but what can you do to get the feeling of winter in a country that can’t seem to make up its mind? Well, the expensive solution would be to fly to a place where there is snow, and the temperature is below zero; while the cheaper option might be to go ice skating, but is there even an ice rink in Israel?
Adventures in Israel: Massage Edition
The event you’re about to read is just a sneak peek into what life can be like in Israel. It’s not always like this, but it sure is funny!