Pursuing passions, creating adventure, and inspiring others
The final days of Birthright, I visited the Har Herzl Cemetery, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, the old city of Jerusalem, the holy Western Wall, ate delicious treats at the Jerusalem marketplace, and said goodbye to my new friends. Overall, the Birthright experience was a ten day roller coaster ride featuring cities, nature reserves, deserts, […]
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Carmel Market candy stand
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Mahane Yehuda Market spice store
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After floating in the Dead Sea, rubbing dead sea mud on your body is said to be very good for your skin. Jumping with friends for a picture afterwards is a must!
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Golan Heights Winery is one of the biggest wineries in Israel. The varying altitudes of Golan Heights allows the winery to grow a variety of different grapes and produce many different wines.
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After the first days of Birthright, I learned about the independence of Israel, the death of Yitzak Rabin, watched the sun rise on Masada, floated on the Dead Sea, stayed in Bedouin tents, and experienced the amazing desert landscape. I started piecing together an understanding of the history of Israel and the culture of its […]
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A dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, often spiced with cumin. -Wikipedia
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Reflecting on the first few days of Birthright, I’ve learned (or re-learned) how powerful group experiences are at enhancing life and facilitating quality relationships. The first four days, we walked around the ancient holy city of Tzfat, conducted a Shabbat service and dinner, had a philosophical discussion of the “chosen” stigma of Jews, hiked next […]
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As I walked up and met with my group for Birthright at Philadelphia International airport and checked in, I received a few puzzling looks. “Is that one pack really all you have!?” “Yes”, I replied with a smile. As others were checking bags up to 50 lbs for the 10 day trip, I printed my […]
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I'm a travel junkie with an IT background. I backpacked around the world for 14 months creating adventures and learning. On this blog, you'll find stories and money saving travel tips that will help you make your travel dream a reality. Enjoy! Feel free to visit my social networking profiles below or my Google+ Profile here.
