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My Quarter-Life Breakthrough: Why I Decided to Hit the Road and Leave...
I turned 25 this year. Something about that looming birthday made me evaluate who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I asked myself if I was happy, if I was fulfilled and doing what I … Continue...
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The Top Places on my Wish List
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my favorite places in the world, so it only makes sense that I now write about the places I wanna go to the most. So in no particular order, here are the … Continue...
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When Traveling Means Bearing Witness
On Thursday December 4th, 2014, in the wake of the grand jury’s decision not to indict the police officers responsible for the death of Eric Garner, a large group of protesters rallied on the streets...
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Travel Hate
As you know, this blog is run by travel lovers. But what happens when you’re not one? For a change in pace, I interviewed “Julian Child*”, a self-proclaimed travel hater. He’s a 25-year-old graduate...
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How I’m Kicking Butt on 2015
Yeah yeah, everyone’s making lists, how cliche, but don’t be haters! I’ve never actually done a yearly bucket list so I thought I’d give it a try and publish it online so I have even more pressure to...
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A New Year, Non-Solo Travels
Happy 2015, everyone! Last year, I sought independence in travel. I wanted to see if I could make it out there in the big world on my own without having to worry about anyone else’s expectations or...
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From Boston, With Love
Dear Elias, Welcome to Boston! Please keep your arms, legs, shoelaces, scarves, gloves, snow shovels, snow boots, and Red Sox logoed baseball caps inside the vehicle. It’s going to be a bumpy ride....
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A Short Trip to Jupiter
Spring has arrived, and with it, Passover vacation! Passover is the holiday that celebrates the Jews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt (see: The Prince of Egypt). Because I work at a Jewish school, we have...
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As Much Vitamin D As Possible
When I got to Florida after a long, dark winter, I had one goal and one goal only: absorb enough sunshine to wipe away the memories of hiding under blankets for warmth and digging my car out of the...
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On Finding Travel Deals
1. “You spent $999 [for a week in Ireland]? I’m more of a budget traveler myself. You know, hostels and stuff.” 2. “You used Groupon to go on a trip? I like to go to places before they become...
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NYC, here I come!
Start this video before you start reading. No, don’t watch the video. Read the post and listen at the same time! Do you have Ol’ Blue Eyes… Read more "NYC, here I come!"
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Welcome to Atlanta, Where the Hipsters Play
There are times when you make discoveries about the nature of a city you thought you knew. It could be a city that you were sure you… Read more "Welcome to Atlanta, Where the Hipsters Play"
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Travel Fitness: Colorado Highs, Holland Lows
We all know the type. Those pesky people at youth hostels with the hiking poles, fancy backpacks, and firm calve muscles. Those Adonises of adventure travel which… Read more "Travel Fitness: Colorado...
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Being Jewish in Germany…Part I
It’s no secret to people in my life that I’m Jewish, but in Germany, my religion/culture isn’t something people could/would assume. As I soon found out, many… Read more "Being Jewish in Germany…Part I"
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Saving National Face Abroad
One of the cultural quirks of being an American is that we are not supposed to criticize anything associated with the republic for which we stand when… Read more "Saving National Face Abroad"
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