Category: Destinations

The Best of Palawan, Philippines. Part I.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently vacationed in Palawan, a stunning island province in the Philippines. Its raw natural beauty and its remarkable people blew me away. Words don’t quite do it justice, but I hope these pictures can give you a glimpse of what made this place so special. In no […]

My Top Ten Experiences in Israel

In no particular order:  1.Shabbat Dinner with an Israeli Family After more or less getting chased off the market by an Orthodox Jewish man blowing his “you better close your shop, it’s Shabbat” horn, we headed to our Israeli friend’s home. There, we were welcomed with an elaborate and delicious Shabbat dinner. We learned about […]

Lazy travel: Sabah, Borneo

One Week Layover in Kota Kinabalu A one-week layover in Kota Kinabalu—or KK, as the locals and backpackers call it. Capital of Sabah, the second-largest state in Malaysia, nestled on the island of Borneo and famed for its rich natural diversity. Sabah boasts Malaysia’s highest peak, a UNESCO-listed tropical jungle, pristine beaches, world-class dive sites, […]

Sneak Preview The Philippines

Here is a quick post with a few pictures from the Philippines where I’m currently exploring the island of Palawan. So far I can only say, the PHILIPPINES are spectacular, diverse, enchanting… The people are eternal optimists, polite and always up for a laugh. Even though I’ve only been to two provinces of the country, […]

Backpacking in Africa? Yes you can!

First of all, let me clarify that by Africa, I mean the sub-Saharan continent. It’s quite different from traveling in North Africa, which follows a different set of “rules.” I often hear:  “I’d love to go to Africa someday, but I’m afraid it’s unsafe, too expensive, and too difficult to get around. Can you really […]

Gili mini miny moe

Finding the right Gili For those of you who have not recently been inspecting the map of Indonesia, the Gili’s are three small islands just off the coast of Lombok, the island neighbouring Bali. All three Gili’s have that remote island vibe visitors look for. They’re all scooter and car free -which is very refreshing […]

Road tripping Oman

There’s only one way to truly explore Oman: by car or motorcycle. It doesn’t matter whether you’re cruising in a rental, hitching a ride, or relying on a friend’s wheels—just make sure you’ve got an engine to take you where the roads lead. Is it cheap? No. But here’s the catch: public transport won’t get […]

Stone Town Street Scenes

It’s been two years since I was in Africa — and I miss it. The warm atmosphere, the infectious laughter in the streets, kids singing and dancing all throughout the day, the sweet taste of exotic fruits, the sun that gives you that healthy glow… I even miss the pungent smell of sweaty African armpits […]