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When going on a vacation of more than one week, it is often difficult to know which items to pack and which to leave at home. Below are some tips for packing that can lighten your load and make packing a breeze. Personal Care Items …

As a world traveler, I spend quite a large amount of time seated on airplanes. Some flights, such as that from New York to Cairo, Egypt, take almost twelve hours. And others, such as one from the US to Vietnam, can take nearly a full …

It sounds like a bad joke, two TSA agents walk into an airport.  No, seriously, the TSA has been getting major flack recently since they implemented the new full-body scans and aggressive pat-downs.But, the question remains, are they for real or are they a joke?  …

There are a few different places in this world that, when asked, I consider to be “home.” Among them are the New York and Panama. But sometimes there is a difference between what your heart calls home and what your head calls home. Today, I …

I’m sure you’ve heard of the legendary North Pole before- the land of nothing but snow, ice, and Santa Claus. But did you know that the North Pole is actually two different points on earth? It’s true. There is the geographic North Pole, which is …

As a new year begins, we’re dusting off our travel tour itineraries and considering some new locales for adventuresome travelers.  We’d also like our readers’ input on these suggested destinations. Each of these countries is somewhat off the beaten path when it comes to tourism, …

One of the best parts of traveling to far away places is the chance to experience the diversity of culture and tradition that exists in each location. During a visit to Burma, visitors must take the time to visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets. There …

I decided to have Kosher food for Shabbat in Alaska. With the Jewish communities found mostly in Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks, I had a good chance of finding the food I needed. Fortunately, I found a place that could offer me some challahs. It got …

What if you were told you had to spend an entire week in a desert?  If you’re like a lot of people, your first reaction may be— why?  After all, how many rocks and sand dunes can one person see?  But those are the thoughts …

In the wake of the recent Russian-Georgian conflict, hundreds of new Georgian Jewish immigrants have relocated to Israel, and Nana is one of them.  Today she meets me in Tel Aviv to share her story.  She joins me at a table in a lovely Georgian …