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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Answering Your FAQ’s About Teaching in Korea
I seem to get emails about teaching in Korea almost daily now, and while I am happy to help future teachers find their way,…
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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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Abraham Hostel Jerusalem: Where Everyone is Welcome!
“Abraham – the first backpacker.” As I walked through the doors of Abraham Hostel Jerusalem I was greeted with a sign that read, “Abraham – the…
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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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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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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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Hong Kong: Not Such A Good Place For Spontaneity
It’s a Friday night in Hong Kong and Sam and I find ourselves sitting on the bleachers in what can be dubbed a ‘park’…
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