What’s in… Iran?
What’s in Iran? More Than You Think. Almost every time I excitedly told someone I was headed to Iran, I was met with puzzled looks.Reactions ranged from, “Are you nuts?! You’re gonna get yourself killed!†to the slightly calmer, “Iran? What’s in Iran?†Funny — no one ever asks that when you say you’re going […]
9 Day Trips you should Never Take
… Because they should be overnight trips! Day trips… convenient, efficient, and seemingly harmless. They let you cram a lot of sights into a short amount of time. But let’s be honest—some places deserve better than that. In my travels, I’ve come across too many spots that suffer under the weight of day-tripper tourism. You […]
Desert Oasis of your Dreams: Garmeh, Iran
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of visiting a real oasis. The sort of place you see in storybooks and old adventure films: a palm-fringed village with water gushing from an unlikely spring, crops growing against all odds, and silence so vast you could hear a sheep blink. A place where you […]
What I’ve been up to + what’s next
It’s been awfully quiet on Travel Cake these past few week. So quiet in fact, some of you have been wondering if maybe I’d left the blogging scene. If you’re following on Instagram or on Facebook you’ll already know that’s not the case. So what have I been doing? Why the silence? I’ve been traveling… […]
12 Favourite Destinations
Exactly ten years ago today, I embarked on my first independent trip. By “independent,†I mean a journey not organised or sponsored by parents, school, or any other organisation. It was the first time I travelled on my own dime, in my own time. I was 19 when a friend and I booked a ticket […]
2013 Travel Summary
2013 flew by so fast, I barely saw the months pass.In terms of travel, it was insane. I moved from Europe to Asia and wound up in a place that “forces” me to leave the country at least every two months just to renew my visa.Not the worst deal, right? Here’s a look back at […]
What’s in… Palestine?
Israel is, agreeably, a popular travel destination that sees millions of visitor each year. But what about Palestine? As it is often forgotten by travellers or ignored because of its size, ‘danger’ or whatever the reasons may be. I felt the need to find out… What’s in palestine? Very competent barbers. Like in the olden […]
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 […]
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