“Emek Refa’im street?” I ask the first cab driver I see in Jerusalem. I’m fresh off the plane and don’t know… Read more why are you here?
Category: Travel
from the desk of
I expected not to travel this fall. I ended up moving to a new city, which at times has felt… Read more from the desk of
same same, but different
There’s a saying you can’t miss when you’re traveling in Southeast Asia or India. You’ll hear it from locals, from… Read more same same, but different
backpackers v. the elements, part two
Our shoes have only just dried out from the Sapa saga when the time comes to lace them up for the… Read more backpackers v. the elements, part two
redefining authenticity
I always thought that the more I traveled, the less like a tourist I’d feel. I figured that with every… Read more redefining authenticity
plan b
Getting in a scooter accident in Southeast Asia is like getting food poisoning in India: practically inevitable. If you manage to escape… Read more plan b
in pursuit of authenticity, part one
As travelers, we often feel we’ve hit the jackpot when we get to experience life abroad as a local would.… Read more in pursuit of authenticity, part one
the night of the tiger
Only twice have I truly feared for my life. The first time was during a car accident, and the second… Read more the night of the tiger
misadventures of the sleeper car
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re claustrophobic, I know a way you can find out for sure — ride the… Read more misadventures of the sleeper car
intro to hinduism
By sheer coincidence, we arrived last week in Mumbai the night before a major Hindu holiday: the celebration of the… Read more intro to hinduism