If you’re considering a trip to Israel but aren’t sure how to make it happen, here are seven reasons I recommend you use Abraham Tours.
Continue ReadingDestination Guides
Backpacking in Bougey Southern France
Southern France is one of the most expensive places in Europe, so it might surprise you that I backpacked there. Or tried to backpack, at least.
Continue ReadingThe Best Hump Day Ever
Not many people can say they spent their “hump day” in the company of dozens of Israeli camels – but I can!
Continue ReadingPostcards from Palestine
Traveling in Palestine not only provided me with incredible insight on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but proved to be among my most enjoyable experiences ever.
Continue ReadingThe Nude Beach of Cinque Terre
How a very brief trip to seedy Italian nude beach made me call almost everything into question.
Continue ReadingThe Pleasure Principality
If you’re unsure as to whether a visit to Monaco is worth it, I can assure you the answer is “yes.”
Continue ReadingPinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Today’s photo essay takes you with me to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a place I already count among my favorites I’ve ever visited. I’m getting teary now just reminiscing about it!
Continue ReadingSri Lanka’s Hot, Sacred Mess
I found myself awestruck when I finished exploring Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Anuradhapura, but more because of its otherworldly aesthetic than its important history, which was largely lost on me.
Continue ReadingFear and Snakes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s been at the top of my bucket list for a very long time. Let’s just hope none of these feisty snakes contribute to me kicking the bucket while I’m there!
Continue ReadingA Fresh Take on My Favorite City
“It’s as if – and I mean this in the very best way possible – we were in totally different cities on totally different days.”
Continue Reading7 Reasons I (Kind of) Hate San Francisco
I hate San Francisco—and I don’t care who knows it.
Continue ReadingThe Bali in “Eat, Pray, Love”
Bits and pieces of Julia Roberts’ Bali are within your reach, even if excessive tourism largely cancels out what appears in the film “Eat, Pray, Love.”
Continue ReadingThree Perfect Days in Cartagena
Traveling to Cartagena, Colombia? Here’s how to spend three days in Cartagena, including beautiful beaches, history and an active volcano.
Continue ReadingThe Monkey Man of Kuala Lumpur
Have you ever been under the impression that the rules don’t apply to you? Read about how an experience with a monkey owners in Malaysia reminded me that this is never the case.
Continue ReadingWhy I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The decision of whether or not to take part in dental tourism in Thailand is yours alone, but here’s why I’m glad I did!
Continue ReadingThe Last Place Gandhi Called Home
The highlight of my day in Delhi was undoubtedly Gandhi Smriti or “Birla House,” the last place Mahatma Gandhi ever lived.
Continue Reading