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If you’ve been to India and someone asks you, “How was India?” it can be a confusing question. You might respond something like this, depending on the day. “Amazing! Best place I’ve ever been!” Or “Dirty, smelly, gross, and an assault on your senses. I’ll never go back!” Or “I loved it and I hated […]
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Japan is a country full of culture and heritage. From cutting edge transportation and toilet seats to beautiful Zen temples and gardens with the ancient sport of sumo, towns where deer are sacred, maid cafes, and nuclear bomb peace memorials in between, Japan has a lot to offer. Get a taste of the many different […]
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After two weeks in Argentina, I’ve hiked nine hours from day to night in Patagonia, hitchhiked six hours with a gas truck driver who spoke only Spanish, and spent a day touring and tasting wines via bicycle. These adventures have allowed me to understand just a taste of Argentina’s beauty and amazing culture. In this […]
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After two weeks in Argentina, I’ve hiked nine hours from day to night in Patagonia, hitchhiked six hours with a gas truck driver who spoke only Spanish, and spent a day touring and tasting wines via bicycle. These adventures have allowed me to understand just a taste of Argentina’s beauty and amazing culture. In this […]
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Without a plan, after 24 hours in an airport, 14 hours on airplanes, and 16 hours on buses all within five days, I ended up in San Carlos de Bariloche, one of the prettiest places I’ve ever seen located on the northern tip of Patagonia in Argentina. From San Francisco to CouchSurfing in Santiago, taking very long […]
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The food in Israel and Jordan always included lots of salads with hummus and tahini. I ate this delicious plate after visiting Petra in Jordan.
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When it comes to traveling, which will give you a better experience, CouchSurfing or Hostelling? How do you choose? Read on and find out. While in Tel Aviv, I received a message through CouchSurfing from a girl writing her thesis on CouchSurfing in Israel. She wanted to interview me and share my stories and experiences […]
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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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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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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.
