When planning your next vacation, you will have plenty of travel agencies and tour companies from which to choose. Deluxe Kosher Tours, however, can provide you with a level of service and extra features that will be absent should you choose many other providers. Keep …
Jewish Life in Beijing, China
As in many Asian countries, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam are prominent among its residents. However, residents of China may freely choose and express their religious beliefs, and therefore the religious landscape is quite diverse. This includes an active and flourishing Jewish community.The first members of …
My Penpal in Bangkok, Thailand
Did you know that the barking deer is just one of the rare mammals that calls Thailand home? Really, I couldn’t make this up! Until quite recently, however, I thought that a barking deer was only a creature that existed perhaps in a cartoon or …
As a Jew, Is it Really Safe for Me to Visit Tunisia Today?
A question I’m asked frequently these days: is it safe for Jews to travel in countries like Tunisia? So far, my answer continues to be yes. Turmoil in Tunisia Concerns stem from the recent ouster of longtime dictator Zine Abidine Ben Ali. While he was …
As A Jew, Can I Visit the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognized landmarks in the entire world, and is visited by as many as 3 million people each year. I am sure right now, upon the mention of its name, you can picture its gleaming white façade and …
Alaska By Land- What to See?
Salmon fishing, whale watching, kayaking… there are water adventure opportunities abound in Alaska. But don’t go there thinking that there’s not much to do on land. Because this is certainly not the case. Alaska has plenty of cool land activities to offer and things to …
After the Carmel Fires – How can we help Israel?
It took four days to control the fire that raged in the Carmel Forest near the city of Haifa in Israel. The loss was immense and total. Huge plantations of forests and natural woodlands that had flowers and thousands of species of birds, mammals, and …
A Visit to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, a city in Ethiopia, is gaining popularity as a tourist attraction. One visit and you will know why. There is so much to do including shopping, playing a bit of golf and visiting some of the cities museums and ancient palaces. The National …
A Seder in Myanmar — Get Real!
With a population of less than two dozen Jews, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, seems an unlikely place to go to observe Passover. After all, it no longer even has so much as a practicing rabbi. But when I visited the country and saw some …
10 Reasons Why I Love the Philippines
After last year’s horrific typhoon that took such a toll on the island nation of the Philippines, many people are asking whether the country is still worth visiting. The answer is a resounding yes. While recovery continues in affected areas, most of the country is …