Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Isidora Goreshter
On the Showtime series "Shameless," Isidora Goreshter portrays a tough-talking Russian prostitute. Starring opposite heavy hitters such as William H. Macy is a dream come true, she says. A resident of California, Goreshter says, "There's nothing in the world quite comparable to Los Angeles, but I have visited Russia with my family and was able to see where my roots come from. I am first-generation American, so I was raised immersed in Russian culture, art and food; so Russia, in a way, reminded me of my childhood home." Fans may follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/IsidoraGore.
Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?
A. I went to Anguilla last summer and became completely enamored with the island. The beaches, the people and the food are all on another level. I've never experienced anything quite like it. Definitely rent a car. There are 33 beaches to discover and each island has something different to offer. Ken's BBQ is a roadside barbecue stand that will blow your mind.
Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?
A. My parents took me on a cruise to the Caribbean when I was eight. It was my first time on an airplane, too. I clearly remember saying out loud, "I'm on a plane. Oh, my God! I'm on a plane." I think I can still remember what I was wearing. It was a very visceral experience for me! I had the best time. I wanted to talk to all the locals and eat all the local food. I caught the travel bug pretty early.
Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A. It's OK not to have Wi-Fi and to leave your phone in the room. Being able to shut off electronically and just be present in a foreign city makes the experience much more tangible. Also, don't be afraid to go off the beaten path and explore.
Q. Have you traveled to a place that stood out so much that you felt compelled to incorporate it into your work?
A. I was taking a playwriting class at UCLA and I had just come back from a trip to Paris. There's something so mysterious about that city and I couldn't stop thinking about my trip. I ended up writing a play in class about a young girl living on the streets of Paris who made money performing in a side show as a magician's assistant. She meets an older man, and well, things happen. It wasn't very good. Needless to say the play never went up!
Q. Where are your favorite weekend getaways?
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