"Go outside your comfort zone. You will find a whole new world out there! Don't forget to laugh at yourself. Just have fun and smile when you can." About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with her children, Zoey and Derek Topper, about the...
When You’re Overseas And You Get the Call
I was in Israel with my brother, sister-in-law, cousin, and husband. We were in Naharyia when I got a text from my son. "Mom, please call me when you get a chance." My heart dropped. I wondered why he wanted to talk. I spoke with him last night, I thought,...
Two Notable Restaurants in Tel Aviv, Israel
I didn't love the food in Israel. However, there were a few good restaurants that we frequented throughout our stay there that were worth mentioning, especially these two in Tel Aviv, Israel. Bazel Sushi Restaurant The sushi in Israel is fresh. They either get the fish from Scandanavia or throughout...
Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen
Have you ever accomplished something in your life that you’re truly proud of? Or maybe you’re looking for inspiration in order to achieve your goals? Season 15 of Hilary Topper on Air is a special one! Hilary's new book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete, published by Meyer and Meyer...
Three Notable Restaurants in Jerusalem
We went to three amazing restaurants in Jerusalem -- Chakra, Palomino, and Mona. Here's what we thought. Chakra At the north end of Ben Yahuda Street is a park on King George Street. Chakra is located right there. You have to walk into the park to enter the restaurant. This...
Upcoming Book Tours for From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete
My upcoming book tour is right around the corner. As you know, I wrote my third book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete. The book is about my journey over the past 10 years and includes my business life, personal life, and my...
Michael Local Bistro Review in Israel
One night, while in Israel, we went to a "top" restaurant in Moshav near Nahararya. The restaurant is located on a kibbutz. When you walk into the old wooden door, you are surprised to find an upscale, rural-feeling bistro inside. The large wooden tables gives diners enough room and it...
Two Week Israeli Trip Itinerary
When my brother, Ed, and sister-in-law, Andrea, asked Brian, my husband, and me to join them for their 25-anniversary trip to Israel, we said, "sure." After agreeing, my cousin, Mindy, also wanted to come, so we booked a minivan, an AirB&B, a couple of hotel rooms, and Andrea created an...
On Going Back To Your Childhood Home
Have you ever thought about going to your first home and seeing what it's like now? I recently did and I blame this one on Lisa Gordon. She is a brilliant publicist and marketer and when she suggested that I go back to my old home at 712 West Chester...
I Got Rebound Covid
After three days of taking Pfizer's Plaxivod, I was feeling amazing. I continued my quarantine for a full five days and then wore a mask indoors thereafter. That five days of wearing a mask is a little ridiculous because you aren't contagious at that point, but it is what it...