As A Jew, Can I Visit the Taj Mahal?

The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized landmarks in the entire world, and is visited by as many as 3 million people each year. I am sure right now, upon the mention of its name, you can picture its gleaming white façade and domed crown set against the brilliant...

Alaska By Land- What to See?

Salmon fishing, whale watching, kayaking… there are water adventure opportunities abound in Alaska. But don’t go there thinking that there’s not much to do on land. Because this is certainly not the case. Alaska has plenty of cool land activities to offer and things...

After the Carmel Fires – How can we help Israel?

It took four days to control the fire that raged in the Carmel Forest near the city of Haifa in Israel. The loss was immense and total. Huge plantations of forests and natural woodlands that had flowers and thousands of species of birds, mammals, and reptiles were...

A Visit to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, a city in Ethiopia, is gaining popularity as a tourist attraction. One visit and you will know why. There is so much to do including shopping, playing a bit of golf and visiting some of the cities museums and ancient palaces. The National Palace is a...

A Seder in Myanmar — Get Real!

With a population of less than two dozen Jews, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, seems an unlikely place to go to observe Passover.  After all, it no longer even has so much as a practicing rabbi.  But when I visited the country and saw some of its breathtaking sites...
10 Reasons Why I Love the Philippines

10 Reasons Why I Love the Philippines

After last year’s horrific typhoon that took such a toll on the island nation of the Philippines, many people are asking whether the country is still worth visiting. The answer is a resounding yes. While recovery continues in affected areas, most of the country is...