The Old Port City of Jaffa in Photos
If I had to pick the most scenic place I visited during my time in Israel, I would choose Jaffa. This ancient city sits…
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What is Israeli food?
Before coming to Israel I was expecting to feast on lots of authentic Israeli food. Give me all the falafels, the pitas, and the…
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Istanbul, It’s a Great Place to Linger
For the past two months I used Istanbul as my little jump off point for trips to Bulgaria, Israel and Jordan, accumulating as many…
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Whirling Dervishes: Attending a Sema Ceremony in Istanbul
I jolted in my seat as the five cloaked mystics slapped their palms to the ground and rose in unison. The entire room was…
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Istanbul’s Stray Cats in Photos
A woman drinking tea on her door stoop drops a hot dog to the ground. A young man at a baked potato stand collects…
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Sofia is for foodies!
I just got back from a spur of the moment trip to Sofia, and while I had a difficult time connecting with the city,…
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Turkish Delight and a Cup of Tea in Istanbul
“She’s here!” he grinned. “Finally! We have been waiting for her.” You’d think I was old friends with the man who welcomed me into…
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Getting Muddy in the Dead Sea
One of the highlights of my time in Israel was the chance to visit the Dead Sea. Sure, getting muddy and floating in the…
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A Little Taste of Israel
This past week I got to take part in a very unique project titled Taste of Israel which was organized by university students from Haifa…
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Yangshuo: Karst Mountains as Far as the Eye Can See
I’ll admit it, China and I got off to a bit of a rough start, but once I reached the Guangxi province and swapped tall…
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