politics

The Politics of Travel

Israeli IDF Soldier

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As travelers, we can (and should) educate ourselves about political situations in the countries we visit. But we often can’t (and almost always shouldn’t) inject ourselves into them.

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Why I Went Back to Israel

Street Art on King George Street in Tel Aviv

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The reasons I opted to travel a second time to Israel were rooted mostly in my own curiosities and desires — and now, six months after the end of that trip, I know I made the right decision in going back.

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The Politics of Traveling to Israel

Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel

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Do you have to be pro-Israel to visit Israel? And does being pro-Israel or pro-Israeli automatically make you anti-Palestine or anti-Palestinian?

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Is America Actually Extremely Cheap?

America isn't expensive, it's cheap

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If you’re truly convinced that it’s expensive to live in the United States, travel just about anywhere else in the world, pay close attention to price tags and get back to me.

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