About Me

I'm a lawyer in the midst of a career break after practicing for 20 years.  I grew up all over the world, with the majority of my adult life on the East Coast of the US.  I now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and believe that California is one of the most beautiful places on the planet!  I have enjoyed travel from a young age, and continue to traverse the world, always eager to travel to new places and learn more about the world.  In my travels, I am always touched and humbled by the basic human values of generosity, kindness, and humor that most people display.  These traits hold true across all cultures, and we should all appreciate that we are all more alike than we are different! 

I launched Woman on Deck to provide a platform to others who love to travel, but particularly those who may not have a regular travel companion.  I hope this site can be a source of encouragement to all who have thought about traveling but have hesitated to venture out on their own.  I hope that you can use this site to learn from others' experiences and share your own.  Happy travels!

My first solo trip was to Italy, where I visited Florence for the first time.  I remember being nervous, but also excited.  It was enthralling to see it for myself, and incredibly liberating to do exactly what I wanted without worrying about anyone else!

There are so many places that are beautiful in their own ways.  It all depends on what sort of vibe you're looking for.  Serene oceans, mountaintops, vibrant cities, or a little bit of everything. My favorite destinations include Italy (you can never go wrong!), Japan, London, Portugal, and Mexico City.