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The Solomon Islands: A Diverse Pacific Paradise
If you’re interested in a tropical Pacific island location that’s full of both history and natural wonders, look no further than the 1,000 tropical isles of the Solomon Islands archipelago. Strung out across the southwest Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia, the...
read moreSofia, Bulgaria – A Source of Hope and Promise During the Darkest of Days
Sofia, Bulgaria is a city rich in history and in Jewish tradition. There were certainly dark, dark days in the city throughout the years, but there were also moments of triumph for the Jewish people. When you visit the city, you will have a number of attractions from...
read moreSkiing in the Southern Hemisphere
When you see the words “ski” and “Southern” together, you may automatically assume that the type of skiing being referred to here is that done on water. It may then come as a surprise to learn that the Southern Hemisphere is a great place for snow skiing. While the...
read moreSix Months Later: Surviving My Pulmonary Embolism
Six months ago, I experienced the most significant health event of my life — a life previously marked by ridiculously good health. Like millions of others, I suffered an unexpected pulmonary embolism. In layman’s terms, I developed three blood clots in my lung, and it...
read moreAs A Jew, Should I Be Visiting Siem Reap?
The Jewish Chronicle Online recently reported that Jerusalem has been named among the top ten tourist destination cities in the Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. For those who have visited amazing sites such as the Western Wall and the City of David, this may...
read moreShopping in Seoul
There are many reasons that the capital city of Seoul, South Korea is one of the most popular destinations in Asia. For the Jewish traveler, there is a growing Jewish community and a Chabad House. For the history buff, there is a huge variety of significant historical...
read moreShopping In Buenos Aires
In life, there are those who love to shop ‘til they drop, and those who don’t like to shop at all. But when it comes to shopping, there is one thing that these two personality types will find they can agree on: they both enjoy shopping in the city of Buenos Aires,...
read moreShabbat in Pushkar, India’s Hidden Gem; I’ll be back in November for the Camel Festival.
Sure Shabbat anywhere in the world is special. It is Shabbat, after all, isn’t it? But, how about enjoying the Sabbath in an exotic locale like India’s Pushkar? Yeah, I thought you’d like that idea. Pushkar is not only sacred on Shabbat, but a sacred pilgrimage...
read moreAll My Bags Are Packed, and I’m Set To Go to Seoul, South Korea
A friend and I were discussing vacations the other day and she told me that her entire life she’s been a big city girl. She was looking for an active city. When it comes to vacations, New York and Chicago call out to me. The constant buzz of an active metropolis is...
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