It’s been a tough few weeks, stir craziness is settling in and it’s getting difficult to find ways to fill the time. Here are some more ways to see the world from the comfort and safety of your own home. I hope everyone is doing well and stays healthy. All information is correct as ofContinue reading “Stay Home and Travel”
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Travel the World During Lockdown
COVID-19 has become a pandemic and is spreading all over the world. We all need to do our part to stop the spread of the virus. Travel has to come to an end for a while, but there still are free ways to see the world from the comfort (and safety!) of your own home.Continue reading “Travel the World During Lockdown”
Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem
Living in Israel, I’ve come to realize that election day is more than just voting. To get people to the polls, everyone is given a vacation day, and those who still need to work (doctors, some retail employees, emergency workers, etc) are paid double, and still need to be given a break to go vote.Continue reading “Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem”
Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv
The nonstop city in the Middle East, the secular heart and soul of the country, there’s so much in this city to explore. Shuks (Open Air Markets) The open air markets are an iconic symbol of the Middle East, and you feel so immersed in the culture by visiting them. If no one’s yelling atContinue reading “Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv”
Street Art in Tel Aviv
I honestly love street art so much. How there’s no one specific type of graffiti, and just rounding the corner can bring you to something completely different. Florentin neighborhood in Tel Aviv is the heart of the city’s street art, and it’s constantly changing. The walls are repeatedly repainted, and new art is born onContinue reading “Street Art in Tel Aviv”
Santorini, Greece
Santorini, or Thira as it’s known locally (the island has gone through many name changes but either name is accepted), is considered to be the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world. The sunsets are not the only thing that brings people to the island. There’s a certain magic in the air that isContinue reading “Santorini, Greece”
Naxos, Greece
As the largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos has so much to offer. From it’s glimmering white sand beaches to its high mountain ranges, you can see it all. This self-sustaining island is most known for its potatoes, citron, and different varieties of cheeses. I knew I wanted to visit a couple islands while inContinue reading “Naxos, Greece”
Athens, Greece
I had been planning this trip to Greece for the better part of 6 years. I kept saying I was going to go and I finally did in 2019. One degree, one army service, and two long-term relationships later and I finally got here.This was my graduation trip to myself. I worked so hard toContinue reading “Athens, Greece”
A Day in Aegina
I decided to take a day trip while I was in Athens. There were several places to choose from when trying to figure out where to go. In the very beginning I had planned on heading up north to Meteora and spend a couple days there and staying in the north for the rest ofContinue reading “A Day in Aegina”
The Lowest Place On Earth
The Dead Sea is the most frequented beach vacation spot in the country (after Eilat) for Israelis and tourists alike. With it’s spa-like qualities, it’s hard not to see why everyone heads there. At 430 meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on dry land in the world. From it’s high percentage of salineContinue reading “The Lowest Place On Earth”