It’s an unsettling time in America, especially Washington DC. I (briefly) flee to France, Belgium, Denmark and then the Dominican Republic and return home with a mantra: Regenesis.
Category Archives: Travel
The Necklace
The story of a boy who delivered to me a mysterious necklace in Algeria comes up during a trip to Costa Rica in an unexplainable coincidence.
The Amalfi Coast + Naples
In late May, I toured around one of the most glam spots in Europe, the Amalfi Coast, with my glam friend Brandi.
A Yoga Retreat in the Chihuahua Desert
A yoga retreat in Far West Texas with a group of strangers brought up a lot feelings. Also, it was a million degrees.
Marfa, Texas: A City or Art?
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends, Hana, invited me on a Texas yoga retreat with her and although the thought of traveling at the time seemed nearly impossible, I figured future Emily would be slightly less sad and perhaps more enthusiastic about a trip. And it was a good calculation because althoughContinue reading “Marfa, Texas: A City or Art?”
Emily’s Guide to Algiers
We moved from Algiers to Princeton, New Jersey 10 months ago, and as I’ve said, I miss Algiers, Algeria, North Africa, and living abroad in general. Don’t get me wrong, a hundred things about living in comfy and convenient America are aces, but sometimes when I see a friend’s photos of a party shot fromContinue reading “Emily’s Guide to Algiers”
How an Eccentric Chemist Amassed One of the World’s Best Art Collections
A recent visit to a museum with an astounding collection of Matisses has made me reconsider what I thought I knew about art museums.
Newsletter 2: What to Buy for Your Home When You Travel
Follow these five tips on how to buy for your home when traveling and you’ll have a curated house filled with treasures.
Woodstock of the Sahara
When 26 African and American musicians came together for a singular performance in the Algerian desert. Plus, I got a little wild with a few American friends who came for the show.
Vintage Rugs, Village Tours, and a Desert Fox Named Mike
A weekend trip to the “Cubist painting” southern Algerian town of Ghardaia offers more than just vintage rugs at amazingly low prices.