The South of France- Anything Worthwhile?

The South of France- Anything Worthwhile?

The South of France, which is locally known as le Midi, is the geographical region consisting of the areas of France that border the Atlantic Ocean south of the Gironde, Spain, Italy, Switzerland south of the Jura Mountains, and the Mediterranean Sea. While Paris with...
The Jews of Estonia

The Jews of Estonia

As in many countries, Jewish people have had a presence in Estonia for hundreds of years. Historical archives reveal that Jews first arrived in Estonia in the 14th century. However, it was not until the 20th century that the Jewish community of Estonia, a small...
The Jewish Community of Tunisia- Is There One?

The Jewish Community of Tunisia- Is There One?

There are many things that make the north African country of Tunisia unique. One of these, historically speaking, is that it was the only Arab nation in the whole world to come under German occupation during WWII. This means that as in many European countries, the...
The Best and Worst Airlines of 2011

The Best and Worst Airlines of 2011

Since travelling is literally my business, you can imagine how often I get asked about my favorite (and least favorite) airlines. It’s a subject about which I’m not coy — there are airlines that are distinctly better and worse than others. As I come to the end of...
The Beaches of Tuscany

The Beaches of Tuscany

When people think of Tuscany, they usually think of its rolling hills, lush vineyards, and green countryside. These are all wonderful aspects of one of Italy’s most popular tourist areas — but there’s a hidden Tuscany that the typical traveler doesn’t hear much about....
Thanksgiving- is it only an American holiday?

Thanksgiving- is it only an American holiday?

The cherished annual celebration that is marked with turkey and pumpkin pie is unique to the United States of America. However, the concept of a holiday that is designed to give thanks and celebrate with family is one that is recognized in several different countries....